Birthcontrol Question

Any time you do not use the pill as intended, naturally you could get pregnant. Even when used as intended, the pill is not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. If he does not like condoms, you two can always use spermicide.

Well, anytime that you do not use your pills correctly there is a significant increase in failure. Remember, the pill is only 98% effective if take 100% correctly. That being said, I was in a similar situation, I explained to my husband that because of some meds that I was on, it may interact with the effectiveness. (We were in a position that pregnancy would not be a bad situation) I told him that he needs to wear a condom if he doesn't want a baby. I left it up to him. He knew his options and we went with the option that was best for everyone.

Now, because you are just now starting birth control, I would venture to say a pregnancy would not be okay. I would explain to him how important it is for him to wear a condom. (because he has been gone so long he may not think things through ) But I would definitely buy some spermicide (make sure to read the directions) And if the next day you are uncomfortable with your decision then you can go get plan b. (I am not condoning this as a birth control method)

I hope all works out the way you want!

You can start the PILL anytime you are not on your period, but it is not effective immediately, you must wait 7 full days for it to be effective...

Yea, I don't drive so it's going to be weird to ask someone to drive me to the store to get spermicide..but I think I can manage to do so, lol.
Yea, him being ''oh man I've been gone for six months and there is only one thing on my mind when I get home'' and him not being a pro-condom guy to begin with is going to be a hassle. I did read like Clarifairy said if you at least wait a week. So I'm going to at least convince him to wear a condom until next monday at least (he gets home on saturday so hopefully he can spare 3 days ) Oh well. He has to respect what I want (and babies is not in the picture right now!) so either condom or nothing, unless I can get to the store and pick up some spermicide.

Yup, he has to respect your decision! If you tell him " condom ..or nothing" I am pretty sure that will be the only inspiration that he will need. ( I am pretty sure that since he has been gone so long, he will do everything short of lighting his hair on fire, if you ask him to )

Clarifairy is completely correct the pill will be effective 7 days after you begin taking them *correctly*. Just make sure you are taking them correctly before you begin counting days.

Do you think I should wait longer? i've been on the pill before and I take them around the same time of day, everyday. Cept on weekends or something when I sleep in a bit more but either way I take them everyday around the same time like i'm supposed too. But since I started late should I be ok if I wait 7 days or should I wait longer?

If you start on the first day of your bleeding then it is effective immediately. If you start at any other time in your cycle it takes 7 days. So as long as you take them the same time every day, you will be good to go!! I'm sure he will appreciate the welcome home

thanks guys for answering!
I really appreciate it. Who knew birthcontrol could be so complicated (specially for me who can look at a pencil and go ''uh, now what?'' lol)
Thanks again!!
I figure I'll do the double up method for at least a week and a bit. I should've read this stuff before but that's ok! Thanks again!