Making its mark (women only)

I have a rough time during that "time of the month". Mostly cramps that have me curled up into a whimpering ball of misery. I was fortunate that this weekend I had the cramps start, so I didn't have to call in sick.

When this episode is over with, my NP told me that I could use my birth control continuously. I have Nuva-Ring, and there's enough medication for 35 days. So there's no reason why I shouldn't try continuous use.

I like Nuva-Ring. The first few days it can slip, but after two days, it stays put. Boyfriend knows it's there, but he didn't say anything good or bad about it.

So I'm glad this will be my last period for a while. But it sure is leaving a bang.

Last night, I had to drag out the heating pad for the cramps. It stayed until bedtime, but I didn't drag it to my bedroom. I was woken up around 3:15 AM with terrible cramps. I rolled around from side to side until something was a bit comfortable, and then I went back to sleep.

This morning, I noticed the flow was a bit on the low side. So I was hoping that it going to be a mild episode. Then I got in the shower. The warm water relaxed me enough I guess and I passed a decent sized clot. Then the absent flow appeared. Well, at least I was in the shower and was able to clean up.

March 1, the new ring will go in. I'll have to break open a bottle of Teton for a farewell toast to monthly hell.