So about that whole “getting my period” thing…

JUST KIDDING. Turns out, the spotting that I am having is definitely not my cycle. Fun, right? So, after not experiencing my normal period, I became concerned and decided to call the RE’s office. I was concerned that I had missed my window of opportunity for the blood work to begin the birth control medication. They scheduled me first thing this morning, and told me they were going to do an ultrasound. Dr. Cass was not in today, so I was seen by a different Doctor. Hooray for another instance of, “Hi, nice to meet you! Here’s my vagina.” I...

Hormonal Hell Finally Comes to an End

Disclaimer: If you do not want to read about my menstrual cycle, bail now. It’s all down hill from here. My cycle is ALWAYS predictable. It may vary within one or two days, but it is always predictable with the same set of symptoms and nearly the same length -27 days.  It has only ever varied by a few days when I was very ill, when I was pregnant (obviously), and post surgery to remove the ectopic. Other than that – 26-28 days. Waiting for this period to start I have dealt with: Extreme stress from training my four temps in...