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.
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.
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!!
Ahh Leasha, I’ve been thinking about this WRT me a bit lately too.
I went on the pill when I was 16 due to very heavy, painful and irregular AF. Then after 13 years on it, I came off it to TTC. AF was crazy irregular, I had a MC, then four months went by with no AF. I started all the “investigations” and found out I was pregnant (only just) with DS. BFed DS, a few more AFs, pregnant with DD. I’m still BFing DD but now, for the very first time in my whole life, AF comes semi regularly, it’s not too bad, and I finally feel like I am getting to know my body and my cycles. And I really love it, I love that my body works and I really appreciate it. DH is desperate for me to go back on the pill, because he’s not keen on the alternative methods of contraception, hey neither am I, but NO WAY. I’m just not going to do that anymore, it just doesn’t feel right.
The hugest of hugs to those of you struggling with this stuff atm.
I used to hate it, especially since there was a time when it was regular yet I would bleed for 3 weeks heavily...seriously, when most girls were bleeding for a week and then nothing for 3 weeks, I was the exact reverse!
I went onto the Pill to sort out some of those issues, then as part of my spirituality (I am pagan) I began to view my period in a different light and changed my views on what it symbolised, and began to feel really empowered by it. Those of you who are also pagan might know what I'm talking about, or those of you who have studied Womens Mysteries or know what the Red Tent is.
Anyway so now I love it. Ironically, it's now irregular, but I'm hoping for it to settle down with a bit of natural help, and even if it never does, hey, it's fine, that's just my body, as long as I am able to conceive I can live with irregular periods.
I gotta come out and say YES I like mine to ..every since I got onto cloth I love knowing that nothing toxic or unnatural is near my womanly pieces and my flow has been good, less painful since having babies and knowing exactly what my body is doing is a blessing.
It does become a bit tricky for me with my issues atm but allas IM almost healed so fingers crossed it can only get better.
I have enjoyed getting AF every month as it meant I could use my nice new cloth pads (love my Twinkle Lily's, they rock!!) but only up until April when we've started trying to conceive.... now that I've been getting AF the last few months when I have not been wanting it, it's been disappointing and heart breaking But on a good side, it's a regular 28-30 day cycle which is great.
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..every since I got onto cloth I love knowing that nothing toxic or unnatural is near my womanly pieces 
and my flow has been good, less painful since having babies and knowing exactly what my body is doing is a blessing.
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