Contraceptive

I was on the mini pill for years and had little to no issues, but found it messed with my moods massively the first 6 months or so after having my kids.
I also had the hormonal coil for 2 years, loved it for the first 18 months, absolutely hated it for the next 6 months, so had it removed.
I've opted for the copper coil this time. Had it fitted in January, and am actually liking it. The change in me from when I was on hormonal contraception to now is amazing, I honestly didn't realise how much the added hormones were impacting me.

My husband is also not keen on getting the snip 😂 I've been referred to be sterilised, which was my choice. We're done having kids, and this is the option I feel is best

I completely get you. The thought of getting pregnant now also stresses me out, we have 2 and are definitely done. I'd maybe consider giving the coil another chance. I had quite a traumatic birth with my first, hence the 5 year age gap. You're feelings are completely valid!

The snip is so quick and convenient, and recovery is easy too. I just think some men are not keen on the idea at all 😂 I'm 30 now, so I'm hoping they will agree to sterilise me.

I worked great on the patch! Honestly the best contraceptive I’ve tried!

The pill was no good, gave me loads of issues, and the mirena coil just messed up my periods and moods!

I tried the patch and it’s been great for me. You make it work for you sort of thing. Change it weekly and the 4th week you’ll be patch free and then have your period! So you know exactly when period is coming and can even delay if you need to by just putting on another patch.

I think it just takes time. I knew I wanted 2. I also had an elective C-section and knew that that was what I wanted and needed. It was such a good experience and somewhat healing.

Have you looked at the lowdown website? It's a good way to see all the contraceptive options and people have reviewed them ect. I spent ages researching on it before deciding what to go on.