Here is why periods suck to me:
1. Blood everywhere - I'm going to be 32 years old and I still can't always keep my panties clean.
2. Cramps - it feels like an elephant in Jimmy Choos is grinding his feet into my stomach for at least the first 2-3 days.
3. Food- All I want is potato chips which cause bloating, ice cream and soda which worsen my cramps. And after I cook or order greasy comfort food, I'm not hungry.
4. I hate going to the bathroom - I find bodily functions to be a chore, so when I have to spend even more time in the bathroom, it's extra annoying.
5. Emotions - I don't get "bitchy" on my period (thank goodness) but I do get weepy. I can't watch a Romantic Comedy without tearing up a little. And is horny an emotion??
But as I rolled over this morning and mumbled, "My tummy hurts" I was yet again thankful to have my girlfriend. She placed her warm hands on my stomach to calm my cramps.
In a similar vein, last month, we were on our way to lunch when she took a bathroom break and discovered Mother Nature had arrived. I raced to the store to buy her pads and for good measure, I also bought her chocolate and a stuffed animal.
The moral: periods suck but the people around you can make it better!!
Kisses,
Misty!
