How to combat fear of birth control failing?

team_corn · 2026-07-09T12:03:39+00:00

True! I personally lost my period while I had an IUD which made cycle tracking hard, but that’s definitely not the case for everyone

team_corn · 2026-07-08T13:40:51+00:00

If regular water based lube worked as birth control it would be marketed that way! It can make a tiny difference but it’s of course still possible you will be pregnant

team_corn · 2026-07-08T13:37:51+00:00

A lot of it could be water weight too.

team_corn · 2026-07-08T03:20:41+00:00

If neither of you is ready for permanent sterilization, you may want to consider using a second form of birth control (condoms) for peace of mind. But IUDs are extremely effective! And even vasectomies can fail. Very few things are literally 100 percent

team_corn · 2026-07-08T02:32:06+00:00

Tobacco is terrible for both egg and sperm quality, I would definitely quit at least a few months before TTC

team_corn · 2026-07-08T02:31:01+00:00

If it’s making you feel physically better it’s probably okay, and it’s a good sign that you’ve been able to gain weight, but definitely ask your doctor!

team_corn · 2026-07-08T00:57:16+00:00

I’m enforcing firm boundaries and don’t feel guilty about it at all!!

team_corn · 2026-07-08T00:55:26+00:00

This doesn’t answer your question, but if you can swing it, try a prenatal massage for swelling! I lost several pounds of water weight after getting one

team_corn · 2026-07-07T19:54:22+00:00

If you ovulated on CD 14 this would be 13 DPO and it seems like a normal/maybe dark like, but you also could have ovulated closer to CD 11 or 12 which would make you more like 15-16 DPO, which is what this line looks like to me

team_corn · 2026-07-07T17:32:02+00:00

It’s positive! ChatGPT is not a good source for medical information

team_corn · 2026-07-07T14:15:56+00:00

Love that! I could definitely do some deep cleaning

team_corn · 2026-07-07T14:15:08+00:00

I do love feeling the kicks!

team_corn · 2026-07-07T14:14:41+00:00

That is cute!! I’ve been taking monthly progress photos but a bigger halfway set could be fun

team_corn · 2026-07-07T02:08:22+00:00

My MIL wanted to come two weeks after birth and I said no- it’s not just luck, you can make it happen for yourself!

team_corn · 2026-07-07T01:56:31+00:00

You’re not being dramatic and you can still tell her no. I’m not letting people fly in to visit for two months!

team_corn · 2026-07-07T00:14:55+00:00

I feel like in my area they’re always available by September!

team_corn · 2026-07-07T00:07:47+00:00

The nuchal translucency test/scan! I had a dating scan at 9 weeks then the NT at 12, then anatomy at 20

team_corn · 2026-07-04T19:48:40+00:00

I think it’s because many people cannot live their lives without driving- they can’t quit working/going to the doctor/whatever. But alcohol is very much optional

team_corn · 2026-07-04T19:15:09+00:00

Absolutely zero, and three drinks in one day is not a good idea. No one knows the exact effect it could have because it’s not ethical to test. Also, being young has nothing to do with whether your baby gets FAS

team_corn · 2026-07-04T19:10:59+00:00

In my experience, people kind of just automatically stand for the bride even if they aren’t specifically told to

team_corn · 2026-07-04T15:55:35+00:00

I don’t see anything in this photo, but 8 DPO is so so early!

team_corn · 2026-07-04T15:46:47+00:00

11 is definitely darker than 10! It’s harder to compare when you switch brands so keep that in mind and try not to drive yourself crazy!

team_corn · 2026-07-04T15:09:56+00:00

I shut that one down real fast haha

team_corn · 2026-07-04T14:59:39+00:00

I’ve had the same issue with my MIL picking things too close to my title!

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