Birth Control.... To take or not to take.

Hey ladies how did you decide to stop taking birth control and how did your body react? I have been on birth control for 9 years and am not quite sure how my cycle and body will react. Ive put on 40 extra pounds from changing my birth control and have been working out but the weight just doesnt seem to budge. I've been married for a year and a half and my husband and I have discussed kids, but I'm ready and he doesnt want them right now. I really want to focus on getting healthier and get rid of this extra weight, but I dont want it to seem like I am getting off birth control to get pregnant. Him and I have discussed this and he got angry, but then did the "do whatever you want because you are going to anyway." attitude. I know this is a big decision and want weigh pros and cons.