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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To think this is a stupid idea.

29 replies

SomethingProfound · 18/01/2013 19:08

Will try and keep this short, basically for the past three years I have been using the contraceptive implant, which has now run out. I have decided to go on the pill as the implant caused me to gain weight and I find the pill works a lot better for me.

So obviously I have to wait for my first period before starting the pill, I have explained this to BF and said that we will have to use condoms until I can start taking the pill again. Now he is less than enthusiastic about this and has suggested just pulling out.

AIBU to think this a really stupid idea and be really angry with him for having such a cavalier attitude towards this?

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Eskino · 18/01/2013 19:10

Explain to him gently that's how babies happen

fairylightsandtinsel · 18/01/2013 19:11

YANBU but I am sure you know that. "no" is a complete sentence.

ClippedPhoenix · 18/01/2013 19:12

YANBU.

His idea is indeed stupid and arrogant.

OurPlanetNeptune · 18/01/2013 19:13

he is dim and daft!

expatinscotland · 18/01/2013 19:13

YANBU. He's being a tool.

carabos · 18/01/2013 19:14

Would he be more enthusiastic about abstinence? Tell him if it isn't on, it isn't on. Grin.

catgirl1976 · 18/01/2013 19:15

Maybe show him some stats

YANBU

BumpingFuglies · 18/01/2013 19:15

Perhaps he doesn't quite understand? You'd be surprised how many men think this works.

Why be so harsh?

AKissIsNotAContract · 18/01/2013 19:16

Is this his way of saying 'lets have a child together'?

GoldPlatedNineDoors · 18/01/2013 19:16

Tell him "cover it or keep it to yourself"

CaptainVonTrapp · 18/01/2013 19:16

Explain that this will significantly increase the likelihood of pregnancy. Tell him you would have it. Ask him "how would you feel about this?"

YANBU it is a ridiculous idea (unless he secretly wants to be a Father)

LunaticFringe · 18/01/2013 19:18

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SomethingProfound · 18/01/2013 19:31

I really do think he understands the risks, when he suggested it I said to him that it would greatly increase the chance of me becoming pregnant. I think he just really hates using them and is letting that cloud his judgement. I know that in the grand scheme of things this is not a major problem but it really wound me up.

Yes I do think he wants to be a farther and we have discussed it but are both in agreement that it is not piratical for at least two years.

I will be insisting that everything is bagged up before we DTD.

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MooseBeTimeForCoffee · 18/01/2013 19:37

I present 12 month old DS as evidence his theory is incorrect Grin

ecuse · 18/01/2013 19:39

Adding my 20mth old to the evidence for the prosecution Grin

ErikNorseman · 18/01/2013 19:41

Piratical Grin

YorkshireDeb · 18/01/2013 19:44

And my 4 month old ds. Along with a few friend's children too. This is only really a sensible method of contraception for couples who are ready for a baby & happy to just relax & see what happens. If you're not in that place yet offer him either condoms or abstinence to choose from. X

SomethingProfound · 18/01/2013 19:45

Erik yes that should say practical Blush

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catgirl1976 · 18/01/2013 19:46

Maybe start buying some "bits" for the baby he is clearly looking to have

A few Mamas and Papas catolgues around the place might work better than the stats I suggested upthread :)

NatashaBee · 18/01/2013 19:47

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CitrusyOne · 18/01/2013 19:47

My OH thought that was an option. SIX WEEKS POST C-SECTION.

I played the 'hormones' card and cried and shouted lots.

emmam25 · 18/01/2013 19:49

Add my 13month old and 29week bump to the evidence that not all forms of contraception are equally effective! :D

schoolgovernor · 18/01/2013 19:51

Oh well, no penetrative sex for a while then eh?
He's being an arse. Show him this thread.

catgirl1976 · 18/01/2013 19:55

Since it is Friday, may I be the first to suggest this would be an ideal time for bum sex?

Grin
PomBearWithAnOFRS · 18/01/2013 20:50

Buy yourself the biggest sparkliest loudest, glow in the dark vibrator that Ann Summers stock and tell him it's no skin off your nose if he doesn't want to use condoms, you'll be fine and he can get into bed with you in about 6 weeks time... Grin

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