My 2G did the same thing. You Can buy a Remote for it, like I did, or a bluetooth headset. Or wait for the next iPod Touch, you know it is coming and it is gonna blow minds.
I have these as well they are pretty good for the price. And as an added bonus you can use the mic cable for turtle beaches. the only problem is that they engulf one of your ears making it hard to have "situational awareness"