So, anyone else kind of like having their period???

[~me~]

I went to school with a girl who girl who called AF My Friend

When I was TTC I liked AF as that told me my body was working and it was only a matter of time.
I don't dislike getting my period, I have never been one to think it's a curse and why why me.
I now have a Mirena in...I do like the fact it has stopped my periods, certainly wouldn't be upset if AF showed. It really is just all about being a girl and I love being a girl

[briggsy's girl]

i WAS liking it for a while - after TTC for so long, to get a semi regular AF (about 7 weeks - so not normal but regular) was great. now she is awol again, so i hate her again!

[PumpkinZulu]

Yeah i agree with BG; even with TTC, i didn't mind it when it was regular...but when it's all over the place, makes me angry! Like this 9 week cycle

*edit* An I just bought a meluna cup, so i'm soooo excited to use it...and thinking about getting a few cloth pads too, because they're pretty

[Nettie]

Yes!! I tried a new contraceptive for 3 months and it made me stop having AF... which I detested. I asked the doctor to put me back on the old one as I couldn't stand not having it.

Just bought some lovely new pads off Obsidian star and am now hankering for her to turn up! About 10 days (and counting)... LOL

[AnyDream]

I've never minded, up until a few months ago (when probably due to all the trauma my poor body has been subjected to) they just went crazy. Heavy, heavy, heavy, very stop-start...had one shocker that gushed for 2 whole weeks. The logistics of managing that much bleeding is exhausting. At that point I suddenly understood why some (older perimenopausal) women are glad to see them go. But I also untuitively felt it was a sign of how much my whole self was affected by what has happened to me, and to rest more and look after myself. Since then I'm just glad I'm still bleeding on a semi-regular basis, it's a hopeful sign that my fertility isn't gone for good.

[meow]

I either enjoy it or don't mind it. It never bothers me to have my period. I agree on the cloth pads- I feel all nurtured and snuggly tucking into bed with a flannel topped cloth pad. I enjoy getting my period because it reminds me of my wonderful womanly body. Mine are regular, fairly short and not very painful though so I'm sure that helps. I hope that keeps up after this baby.

[Serendypyty]

I never really hated it I guess... it was inconvenient at times but I am fortunate that mine were never really horrid or anything. The first day is the strongest but then it kinda just eased off. No cramping etc. But yes, it was nice to know that my body was regular and it was like my body was getting the hang of how it all worked and was working in tune.
Have an Implanon in how though, and I am enjoying it!!

[ElleJay]

I actually don't mind it to be honest - except for the really painful ones

[isharathena]

Oooh someone here also mentioned menstrual cups - I use one, and it's awesome! It has saved me so much money over the years, the original cost of it was $60 but I used to use minimum $20 a month, and the cup has a 10 year lifespan. So something that has a 10 year lifespan has paid for itself in three months = awesome!

Would highly recommend them. Also I do use cloth pads at night or at other times when I don't want to use the cup, they're fantastic as well.

[sconeonamission]

I don't mind... Coz I got to use my cup! I have obsidian pads too, but I just can't use them. They're for night time during the heavy time with the cuo and that's it... I can't stand the 'leaky' feeling.