Ideas for Birth Control?

I agree with the other posts that highly recommend the Sympto-Thermal Natural Family Planning method taught by CCL (www.ccli.org). It works great for both postponing pregnancy or for achieving pregnancy if you ever decide you want another. :-)

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A.,

I highly recommend the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It is outstanding.

S.

My dad had a vasectomy after I was born. Seven and a half years later my baby brother was born. (He just turned 29...Hard to believe!!!) After David was born my mom had her tubes tied, and that worked for them.
So, when my husband and I decided we were finished having children (We had three without ever "trying." In fact, with each one we were trying harder NOT to get pregnant...Go figure!) I opted to have my tubes tied. If it worked for my mom, I trusted it would work for me, too.
It's been almost six years since my surgery. Seems to be working! *grin*

If he doesn't want to get snipped again (which I understand) and you are tired of being on BC (also understandable), then the other alternative is for you to get your tubes tied. It's less invasive than it used to be. I had mine done after our 2nd was born and I'm glad that I did. If surgery isn't for either of you, you may need to talk with your Dr or do some research on your own. I hope that this helps.

I just want to say I am so happy to see how many people are sugesting NFP. Having practiced it myself, I think it is a great way of understanding the female body and a great way to prevent the side effects of medical birth control.

i have the merina iud and love it!!! nothing to remember is the best part i think. this one is good for 5 yrs but i think theirs another one that is good for 10 yrs! i read someplace that this type of bc is better for the money in the long run since you don't have to re-fill it, and plus by the time you add up your co paies thru the years this one comes out cheaper. i can say when they put it in it sucked but i like mine i have had no problems with it, i know a friend of mine also has it and she like it also. good luck with your choice

Hello A.,

My husband and I used natural family planning (NFP) for 25 years and taught it to other couples for 20 years. It is 99% effective if learned and used correctly. Communication between spouses is usually enhanced and it is amazing to watch the female fertility cycle work! A woman is fertile only part of her cycle--NFP teaches the couple to know when this time is and to abstain from marital relations if they are postponing pregnancy. And there are, of course, no negative physical side effects. I recommend it! See www.ccli.org for more information.

F.

My husband and I have been useing Natural Family Planning for 6 years. It is 99% effective when used properly. It is natural so you are not useing medication when you are not sick and best of all after you either pay for the class and/or book it is free. Check out the wed site http://www.ccli.org/.
Many blessings,
K.

Have you considered a tubal? They are not all that bad. If you are truly done, its permanent-like a vasectomy.

If you want to go more natural, check into the standard days method....
It depends on your cycle length... Working for us and if stuck too (off limit days = condom or no action.)is 98% effective.

I would recommend the 5 yr IUD. Its painless to go in and it completly effective for 5 years, and if you want to try for a nother child before then, you can always have it removed and your fertility will almost become immediate. It doesnt hurt to get put in but there may be some cramping on the first day. Just keep some advil handy for the first day, but this method is totally effective, inexpensive and guarenteed for 5 years! Its more convenient than the shot because you dont have to go back every couple months and get another one, easier than the patch because those have been linked to heart problems and stroke lately, and frankly didnt stick that well and I would go through more than I was perscribed because they would come undone. Its just a thought and I hope it helps! God Bless!