Short-Term Birth Control Methods/Products

Why are you concerned about a certain date for the baby to be born? Is it personal? You may be relocated to another school and they could be year-round (unless you're in secondary ed. Good luck with staying in the CCSD...I think you will be fine...worrying might be hazardous to getting pregnant. :+) I think since you are so close to when you want to start trying that you ought to just go for it and let nature happen. Many times, couples plan everything out(pregnancy/delivery) just to find that their body and/or child has her/his own ideas. I say don't let your job (as a teacher) dictate your "appropriate" plans! Relax, get off the pill, and let nature take it's course! Good Luck!

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The Today Sponge can be found in drug stores, Target, etc. and is cheap, effective, relatively easy to use and doesn't require a doctor's prescription. It might not be the most comfortable for you and your husband, but it worked great for us early in our marriage and is ideal for your situation. Consider it.

Like the foam mentioned earlier there is also a vcf vaginal contreceptive film. you just place it inside the vagina and wait about 10 min. and you are good to go (check the box for actual time, we haven't used them in a very long time.)

mY HUBBY AND I USED THE SPERMICIDE FILM FOR A WHILE. IT WORKED FOR US, BUT I DON'T THINK IT IS AS SECURE AS THE PILL. I AM NOT SURE WHAT FORM OF THE PILL YOU ARE USING, BUT MOST OF MY FRIENDS GOT PREGO WITHIN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF BEING OFF THE PILL. IT MIGHT NOT TAKE YOUR BODY A FEW MONTHS TO "BE READY".
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR JOB! WE NEED GOOD TEACHERS IN OUR SCHOOLS. IT IS SUCH A SHAME THAT YOU ARE HAVING TO STRESS ABOUT YOUR JOB WHILE TRYING TO BEGIN YOUR NEW FAMILY!
GOD BLESS!

I have used VCF (Vaginal Contraceptive Foam) and Conceptrol (basically the same as VCF, but they are individually wrapped, filled applicators).

Well if your husband was soooo great.. then he would afford you the luxury of taking time off to care for your newborn child for at least one year so you could bond and breastfeed.
If one income is not an option then maybe you should be building up your savings account instead of trying to "cram" a kid into your schedule

Hi K.,

I second the mom who suggested diaphragm. It's SOOOO easy to use and doesn't upset your natural hormonal balance like the pill. Once you get used to it, you might decide to use that as your primary birth control method for your remaining reproductive years.

Best,

S.

Hi K.,
Get a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. It tells how to tell when you are ovulating so you can get pregnant or use it to prevent getting pregnant.

One thing you might consider is the Today contraceptive sponge. It is maximally effective for up to 24 hours, if I recall correctly, and quite comfortable and easy to use.

L. E

Hi K.,

Even though you're not a fan, condoms are really your best bet in your situation. I don't like broccoli myself, but I eat it because it's good for me--maybe you and your husband just change your attitude about condoms for the next few months. It won't be forever.

:-) D.