Diaper Swappers

esoloj · 10-03-2006, 08:27 PM

I am expecting baby #4 and we think this will be our last but I still am not ready to do anything "permanent". I have always been one who conceives easily so we need to be really careful but I'm not sure what we should use. I won't use the pill or any other hormonal contraceptive because it does weird things to me (Jekyll and Hyde). We have used condoms but have conceived twice while using (operator error, not quite). I almost feel like we are going to have to double up and choose two methods of BC just to be safe. Am I crazy or what? Baby #4 isn't due until March 26, 2007 but I am already stressing about this! Anyone have any suggestions? Forgive me if this seems insensitive to those who try so hard to conceive.

Erika

ChurchPunkMom · 10-04-2006, 12:23 PM

If you know that this is your last, why aren't you ready to do something permanent? Just curious.

Anyway, I'm much like you. Conceive VERY easily.. never actually had the pleasure of trying. Once we decide for certain that we are DONE, dh will get snipped. Till then.. we use condoms as well as keeping track (as best we can) of when I'm fertile. I don't chart or anything as my body gives off pretty textbook signs, so I know when I'm ovulating and we are *extra* careful at those times.

My dh kept saying after our fourth was born "We're not having any more. We're done." and I warned him "Until you do something permanent to prevent, you may not want to say such things."

Cristina · 10-04-2006, 12:39 PM

Have you considered getting fitted for a diaphragm? I am planning on doin' that pretty soon here.

OneFabMama · 10-04-2006, 12:50 PM

I would suggest charting which can be just as effective as hormonal birth control if done correctly, or a diaphram as pp suggested. We have used spermicide in conjunction with condoms and had good results lol

Summer · 10-04-2006, 12:56 PM

I highly recommend the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It's very informative and will teach you how to "learn" your body signs and when you are the most fertile. It's great for trying to get pg or natural birth control.

babiesabove · 10-04-2006, 04:27 PM

We will never do anything permanent here. Having lost a son at 22 months we've learned not to limit our options. I tried the diaphragm too much work. What about a copper IUD?

bsydprmkn · 10-05-2006, 01:21 PM

i second the mirena iud. i got mine insterted 2 years ago.

10-03-2006, 08:27 PM	#1
esoloj Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: IL Posts: 915 Ratings: 103 Feedback: 100%	Preventing pregnancy... I am expecting baby #4 and we think this will be our last but I still am not ready to do anything "permanent". I have always been one who conceives easily so we need to be really careful but I'm not sure what we should use. I won't use the pill or any other hormonal contraceptive because it does weird things to me (Jekyll and Hyde). We have used condoms but have conceived twice while using (operator error, not quite). I almost feel like we are going to have to double up and choose two methods of BC just to be safe. Am I crazy or what? Baby #4 isn't due until March 26, 2007 but I am already stressing about this! Anyone have any suggestions? Forgive me if this seems insensitive to those who try so hard to conceive. Erika

10-04-2006, 12:23 PM	#2
ChurchPunkMom Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,507 Ratings: 52 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Preventing pregnancy... If you know that this is your last, why aren't you ready to do something permanent? Just curious. Anyway, I'm much like you. Conceive VERY easily.. never actually had the pleasure of trying. Once we decide for certain that we are DONE, dh will get snipped. Till then.. we use condoms as well as keeping track (as best we can) of when I'm fertile. I don't chart or anything as my body gives off pretty textbook signs, so I know when I'm ovulating and we are extra careful at those times. My dh kept saying after our fourth was born "We're not having any more. We're done." and I warned him "Until you do something permanent to prevent, you may not want to say such things." __________________ ~Megan~ On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. Wife to 1 "People want the truth but never want the scars.." Emery Mama to.. too many to list!

10-04-2006, 12:39 PM	#3
Cristina Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,981 Ratings: 610 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Preventing pregnancy... Have you considered getting fitted for a diaphragm? I am planning on doin' that pretty soon here. __________________ Cristina- Mama to a bunch of super kids!

10-04-2006, 12:56 PM	#5
Summer Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 281 Ratings: 36 Feedback: 100%	Re: Preventing pregnancy... I highly recommend the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It's very informative and will teach you how to "learn" your body signs and when you are the most fertile. It's great for trying to get pg or natural birth control.

10-04-2006, 04:27 PM	#6
babiesabove Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 972 Ratings: 38 Feedback: 97%	Re: Preventing pregnancy... We will never do anything permanent here. Having lost a son at 22 months we've learned not to limit our options. I tried the diaphragm too much work. What about a copper IUD? __________________ Holly...Mom to Kenzie 8/1/05 and 4 angel babies Elliot 3/3/03-12/29/04, Duncan 6/3/04-6/13/04, and two unnamed angels. I'm clickin' for cash at Youdata you can to. and winning at Swagbucks