(Robin, I think Adam can skip this post!)
The other day while out with a friends, the topic of periods came up. As we rolled our strollers through the mall, it was quite shocking to find out how alike our "monthlys" had become since having children.
Right on schedule. Painful. Full.
(I told you men to beware!)
Before having Roo, I was on the pill for years. So obviously, I was like a clock but I never had any of the mind-numbing, painful symptoms that went with it. I was blissfully unaware of how bad it could be hiding behind my pill.
After insurance costs became too much and after weaning, my "monthly" came back with full force, complete with every uncomfortable PMS symptom men have made fun of for years.
I felt like I was back in middle school and embarrassed about the whole scenario. Now, my husband and I are very open with one another, but I was blushing just thinking about complaining to him.
Thankfully, my friends were right on par with me and understood every word that was coming out of my mouth.
It was like sweet relief!
I wasn't alone!
Now, tell me... I'm not alone, right?
:)
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Thanks to nursing and then the Mirena, this is all completely unknown to me. And thanks to what you are saying I think I will keep my Mirena until the end of time because if periods are WORSE after children, I am so doomed.
I've yet to even get a glimpse of a period since May of 2007! Knock on wood. It makes me feel weird though, not having one.
I have yet to get my period back since having my daughter. She's 7 months. I don't even remember what a true period feels like anymore..as I was on the pill for years before finally getting pregnant. I'm scared!
Not alone. 'Nuff said.
You are not alone but there are options out there to make it better.
I enjoyed two years of no periods after my first. Now that we are done, I got my Mirena a few months ago. The first two weeks, I thought I was going to die. So much cramping. But then I adjusted, and haven't had a period since! I love it!!!
Oh, you are not alone. I'm dealing with the dreaded curse and have every symptom under the sun. GAH, womanhood.
My Boy is basically a doll about it though. I wince, he jumps. Last night, I must have been wimpering in my sleep, because I remember him holding me and whispering,"Do you want me to get you some Midol?" MUAHAHAHAHA!
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