Birth Control while BF

[layloo08]

Just wanted to see what everyone was doing as far as birth control goes while breastfeeding.  



My 6week PP appointment is on the 14th and I'm pretty sure I don't want to do the mini pill.  Going between the Skyla IUD and the Depo shot.  I had mirena when I was in college and if it was a side effect, I got it... plus a TON of pain because I have (had? does that change after birth?) a very retroverted uterus. 

[Deleted]

Abstinence? I have the rx for the mini pill, but can't even remember to take my prenatals.....

I was supposed to have an appointment to discuss mirena/paraguard/nexplanon on Thursday, but forgot about DS's ENT follow up. Now my appointment is next week.

I want to do an IUD for a few years before H gets the big V.

[bibliothecary]

IUD. Got it last week. Thanks, Planned Parenthood!

[RandomName]

My BF doesn't feel confident using only a copper IUD so we're just going the condom route. I can't do hormornal BC and I suck at routine so the mini pill is out. Yay condoms... aaarg.

[econmarie]

Mini pill...then real pill at 6 months. If we decide this is our last, then DH is getting snipped.

[lemon200]

IUD, getting it tomorrow.

[layloo08]

Sept 29, 2015 11:59:39 GMT -5 RandomName said:

My BF doesn't feel confident using only a copper IUD so we're just going the condom route. I can't do hormornal BC and I suck at routine so the mini pill is out. Yay condoms... aaarg.

Ugh... 

[abvintage]

Nexplanon (the arm insert) but let's be honest I'm not having any sex.

[girlonabike]

My 6 week PP appointment is tomorrow. I'm going to ask about paraguard (the copper IUD).

[layloo08]

Sept 29, 2015 12:17:22 GMT -5 abvintage said:

Nexplanon (the arm insert) but let's be honest I'm not having any sex.

Until last week I couldn't wait to be cleared for sex.  Now... DNW 
I totally get everything I've read about not wanting to be touched since I have a baby attached to me in some fashion for most of the day. Poor H.. 

[bcmomsaysso]

abvintage right? Our couple attempts at ST have been laughable so far...

[melohdy]

H is getting the big V. Until then we're using condoms. They're terrible.

[layloo08]

Sept 29, 2015 12:28:14 GMT -5 melohdy said:

H is getting the big V. Until then we're using condoms. They're terrible.

This is our first but I'd really be okay with him getting one.  We are 25 though so I'm not sure if anyone would even do it... 

Condoms are terrible.. 

[2dumbdogs]

We are using condoms.

FFC neither of us minds them, really. Plus easier cleanup.

[ars093s]

I haven't decided yet, my 6 week appt is next week. Will most likely do either the mini pill or depo shot. Am curious to hear what my OB recommends.

[layloo08]

Sept 29, 2015 13:10:18 GMT -5 ars093s said:

I haven't decided yet, my 6 week appt is next week. Will most likely do either the mini pill or depo shot. Am curious to hear what my OB recommends.

I'm curious too since I had issues with another IUD.  I know I'd fail at taking the pill at the same time every day so I can't even have that as an option lol.. 

[motownthrowdown]

I wanted something I didn't have to think about. I had enough shit on my mind without having a panic attack over whether I forgot my pill. I had been on bc pill for about 10 years. I decided to go with nexplanon this time, since it has a success rate higher than surgical sterilization (not sure how), and I don't have to do anything or think about it for 3 years. Since I was having ppd issues, she picked this one over an iud, but I'm not sure why. Something about hormones. I'm cool with it though, because I'd rather get it in my arm than my hoo ha.

[mommabakes]

I'd personally recommend against the depo shot. I got it last time around. It made me so emotional, frequent migraines/headaches, as well as made me gain 25 pounds :/

We're sticking with condoms for a while. We'll be deciding whether we want a third by the time this one turns one. If not, H will be getting a vasectomy (his choice!).

[motownthrowdown]

Sept 29, 2015 12:17:22 GMT -5 abvintage said:

Nexplanon (the arm insert) but let's be honest I'm not having any sex.

When A went to the hospital for her shunt revision, they did a scan on her and they asked if I could be pregnant since I wanted to stay in the room with her. I wanted to laugh and say that you have to have sex to be pregnant.

[layloo08]

Sept 29, 2015 13:41:39 GMT -5 mommabakes said:

I'd personally recommend against the depo shot. I got it last time around. It made me so emotional, frequent migraines/headaches, as well as made me gain 25 pounds :/

We're sticking with condoms for a while. We'll be deciding whether we want a third by the time this one turns one. If not, H will be getting a vasectomy (his choice!).

One of my college roommates also gained that much on the shot.

[cupcakecutiern]

I'm comfortable with the chance of getting pregnant while breastfeeding. It's fairly low during the first 6 months. We will essentially be ntnp and with our history of fertility issues I'm not very concerned about getting knocked up and if it happens great.

[pmcd886]

I just got a Paraguard IUD yesterday. I was super nervous about having it put it, but it was no big deal.

[aracale]

Mini pill. I've got an alarm set on my phone to remind me and I've got one of those daily pill holders like old people have. Right now I'm taking a Prenatal, extra folic acid, colace and the mini pill. I'll be stopping the colace soon, but it's nice to have everything in one place.

[arimaythea]

Sept 29, 2015 12:37:45 GMT -5 2dumbdogs said:

We are using condoms.

FFC neither of us minds them, really. Plus easier cleanup.

+1, or at least that's the plan once we actually have ST again.

[packmomma]

Sept 29, 2015 15:59:07 GMT -5 arimaythea said:

Sept 29, 2015 12:37:45 GMT -5 2dumbdogs said:

We are using condoms.

FFC neither of us minds them, really. Plus easier cleanup.

+1, or at least that's the plan once we actually have ST again.

We've always used condoms as our second form of birth control so I don't really mind them. I did mind the mess while we were ttc so glad I get to avoid that. I'm going with the mini pill as well although who knows when st will happen.

[tigger815]

Thinking the IUD route. I wish I could go back on the pill I was on before ttc. I couldn't tell you the last time I had a period. It was awesome!
With kiddo and the twins I'd be lucky to remember a pill.
As far as the deed. I'd be fine without because holy freaking dryness. :/
I think there is more moisture in the sahara. Not a fun experiance even with lube.

[layloo08]

tigger815 just from fooling around with H I've noticed the dryness. Good. Lord. :0

[caitie713]

I hate the mini pill. I was going to get the Mirena, but then I was warned that there is a 1 in 1000 chance of it punching through my uterus during insertion. Hmmm... I don't know about that.

[esgrunner]

We'll use condoms although I told DH that I would be ok with the super reliable pull out method.
We'll be trying for #2 fairly soon anyway.

[zonagirl]

We are going to use condoms until I get my period. Then we are going to try nfp. As of right now I'm 8 weeks PP and we still haven't tried. I has my PP appt and then my MIL was here for a week. MH was all excited after she left and went out and bought condoms and lube and even tried to initiate something...but I'm just not ready. The only time we could do it is after she has gone down for the night and I'm sooo tired by that point. Luckily it seems like he understands....