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Birth Control Frenzy

How frustrated was I to get my menstruation only about 8 weeks after having my son... ME!!!  With my daughter I was free from monthly periods until she was 9 months old but things are so different with my son.  I have had many hormonal days since having him, but the question and biggest issues was not just getting my period but getting it every 2 weeks!  2 times a month for a 6 day stretch has been my nightmare since June!  :( I mean headaches, and moodiness are all too much!  I feel like I should hand out apology letters to friends and family because I might have been short or rude to them!  Well the frustration got to much in August so I started doing more research on my options as a breast feeding mamma I need a progesterone only option.  There were 3 options that I felt I could choose from but for some reason I was not getting peace about them.  The 3 options consisted of Norplant, mini pills, or Depo Provera i...

Birth control options...

With my doctor I got discussing birth control at my 6 week postpartum appointment.  After I had my daughter I only used condoms and that is the plan right now.  I did get some literature of different kinds out there.  I just dont want any birth control that will make my moods different, make me gain weight, lessen any chance of getting pregnant in the future.  There just seems to be so many risks.  I think I made my mind up to just use condoms...even if they put the fire out a little just getting them on.  LOL Anyone have any thoughts...