This probably belongs more on the original big-mouthed blog (Spilling Ink), but I've finally gone and done it. After years of being tormented by an out of control menstrual period (ever since it first started), I am putting my foot down. I do not feel like washing sheets today. No ma'am, I do not. So I'm not going to. I bought adult diapers for the mess instead. Because I've tried everything else that I'm willing to, and I just can't fucking stand it anymore. If they can help people who are incontinent, they can certainly help people who bleed half to death in their sleep, right? RIGHT? I sure fucking hope so, because I am finally out of patience and I just ain't doing the wash today.
p.s. Grace is out of the hospital. I'm so very glad. (Love you, honey.)
And there is a whole load of other shit that's been going on in here, but I've been a huge mess and I can't write about it right now, so you have to settle for a post about my period. Lucky you. Seriously. It's better this way. Trust me on this.
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And for any volunteers -- in case I am carted off to a hospital in need of a transfusion, I'm O+. Thank you in advance.
ReplyDeleteI can seriously relate. I had endometriosis and a fibroid tumor and every month was a nightmare. I would literally flood clothing and sheets all the time. Finally I resorted to what you have done, I started wearing adult diapers to bed. They helped immensely. I eventually decided to get the hysterectomy that my doctor suggested (they took my uterus but left my ovaries). It was the best thing that ever happened to me. I wish I had decided to get it done after all my children were born.
ReplyDeleteI'm a +- can I donate? Although you probly don't want my blood rigt now! I am sitting on a runway in dallas tx as I type this... Waiting for a gate.
ReplyDeleteI have a terrible headache but I'm still breathing
xoxoxo
I'm A+ unfortunately. I guess there are some advantages to be almost in menopause. But that's TMI too I suppose.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about all of the other crap that you mentioned. {{{Lynn}}}
[[[[HUG]]]] I know some of what you describe. I am almost dancing in anticipation of "the change" so that I no longer have to worry about anemia threatening my health every month. One thing that might help is natural remedies - Cyclamen and China are supposed to help with the heavy bleeding, and Capsella bursa-pastoris is supposed to help, too. This is a website that has some stuff - it may not be something you want to try, but in case it is, I hope it helps: http://www.healthymyway.com/ProductInfo4.aspx?ProductId=4236#ingredients
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon, my friend.
Bloody hell, our periods are in synch!
ReplyDeletehate to say it but if you are blleeding that heavy maybe you have fibroids?
I've checked into this a few times over the years, K. No fibroids or anything. Doc says it's just the way I am. Sister's the same way.
ReplyDeleteBleeding half to death in your sleep.
ReplyDeleteNow that made me laugh out loud!
"I'm O+. Thank you in advance."
You're killin' me.
My TMI moment is that I only go for 3 days and it's light. I'm not on the pill either. I know, I know, shut up Austin we don't care.
I think using depends is a good way to handle it though.