but I just removed my own Mirena IUD on purpose.

For a long time the benefits of the Mirena outweighed the not so good stuff. Over time, things shifted. I really feel like I've been a crazy, irrational, moody bi*** since I've gotten it and that mood/feeling (and depression) has only snowballed. It's not fair to me or my kids and husband. I want my kids to know the real me. Not this crazy person I've become.

We were planning on getting the Mirena out later this year. But my mood has been getting worse. Everything points to the Mirena. Either that or my son because I got the IUD 6 weeks after he was born and I'd really hate to put all this feeling on my sweet little boy.

So, I was googling Mirena. And then I started reading a lot. And then I pulled it out about 10 minutes ago and sent a text to DH to pick up condoms. No pain. I do expect bleeding in a few days though. But I am so happy to be rid of that device. Hopefully I won't have a "mirena crash".

and I can't believe I did that!