Need to make decison on what BC to use after delivery.....

Hi. I am 11 weeks pregnant with my 5th child. I am 32 years old, 5'4" and about 80 lbs overweight (ugh!). Anyhow, I HAVE to go on some sort of BC after this baby is delivered. I can't be having more kids as I am already overwhelmed and then some. In the past, I was on the Depo shot but it made me moody and gain weight. Then I tried BC Pills a few times and the same thing; moodiness and a clot scare. It ended up not being a blood clot, but a bursted blood vessel. But since it happened right after starting a BC Pill, I associate the two and am 100% freaked out about clots now (I suffer with Anxiety/Panic Disorder to make things worse). Lastly, after my 3rd child I was going to get my tubes tied. But after a nurse came in and basically talked me out of it due to she said I was still young and could want more kids in the future, I opted out. My fears of the actual surgery helped make that decision easier as well. Through all this, my Hubby has repeatedly said that he would get a Vasectomy, but he has yet to do so to this day. He has his own fears, obviously. I can't deprend on him that he'll go through with it, so I need to take matters in to my own hands. With all this being said, my questions is- what can I do to make a 'right choice'? And to not be so fearful of things such as blood clots or a tubal ligation? What do you all think of IUD's? Can anyone out there give me their fear turned in to success stories? I'd appreciate any input on this. I want to make this decision now and be totoally clear on it. Thanks much. Blessings to all.

[EmsMom07]

I had my Mirena IUD inserted after having my son. I absolutely LOVED it! I use to get really bad periods, cramps, bleeding, the whole nine yards. After about 2-3 months with having my IUD inserted I didn't get any periods which was GREAT, I especial LOVED the fact that I didn't have to remember to take a pill every single day. I had no discomfort with it at all, I'm actually planning on going back on it after I give birth to my second son sometime in September. Also I never gained any weight, or had any acne problems. I hope that this will help you in your decision, best of luck to you and your family =0)

[fhl77]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. An IUD is what I seem to be leaning towards, for the moment. Is the Mirena the one without any hormones in it? I'm looking for the non-hormonal one so it won't mess with my mood, weight (already 80lbs. over), acne (already existing) and cause no blood clots since I already had a slight scare before. Also, how was the insertion and removal process, as far as pain and time? I mean, I'm going to give birth to #5, so not much can be more painful than that, right?-LOL!

Blessings!

[Jary08]

I have the implant and love it....I don't know if you plan to breastfeed but it can be used if you are. It's simple, lasts 3 years and is progesterone only. I've had next to no side effects...less periods a year but not painful or heavy like they were and no babies! So it must be working lol