Birth control pills are wonderful, while simultaneously being a pain in the rear ~ remembering, refilling, etc. I used them. They were effective. Still a pain
Can I just take a moment to plug the IUD? I love my IUD
5 years and no having to remember to take it. No worrying about blood clots. No worrying about the risks of bc pills and smoking (and yes, I know I wouldn't have to worry if I didn't smoke). My IUD is even more effective than the pill
I didn't want to have to take pills forever, especially since I'm on the heels of 40.
I don't know if hubby would have considered taking the pill. I suspect he would have if we were still considering having children, but since we're done with
that, he went ahead and got a vasectomy. I would have gotten my tubes tied after my last child's birth, but I had a rather proactive obgyn who said, "Hey, why doesn't your husband just get a vasectomy? It's outpatient surgery for him. Getting your tubes tied would mean a tougher recovery for you and more time in the hospital." It was tough to argue with that logic, and there was no "lifestyle" to consider at the time.
btw, Chicup, you slay me