The Boy cringes that I discuss this stuff with people, let alone the entire internet. So, my apologies to the Boy, but I don't think it is a big deal. But it does involve my lady business, sort of. Be warned.
So, I have been super good with my diet. I am bitching at least 50% less, except when chicken is involved because chicken sucks, as I have repeatedly stated.
In October, I started seeing a new lady doctor. She wanted to get me off of the pill because estrogen based birth control can cause migraines. So, after much discussion, we decided on Mirena. (Let us be clear that these are not the scary IUDs from the 70s class action lawsuits. In fact, it is the second most common form of birth control.) Even though I have not given birth, she was fine giving it to me. My appointment for the insertion had to be delayed repeatedly because of the hell that was November and December 2008. So, today was the big day. I was nervous because my cervix has been pretty well behaved and doesn't cause trouble, so I didn't want to piss it off by making it contort or anything.
Things I learned. I have a perfectly normal uterus. I was hoping for one that tilts because that is totally dinner party conversation. If anyone is considering this method of contraception, the insertion wasn't bad. And this is coming from someone who has never had children. In fact, she said I did better than some of her people who have dilated before. So suck it wussy moms who can't take it. (I'm still mildly sedated from the meds she gave me.) It wasn't something i would want to happen more than once every five years, but I didn't kick or scream. There was some wincing. I don't even think I cursed. I kept mentioning that I liked the kitty painting on the wall. That was definitely the pill, but I do wish leslie could duplicate the cute kitty painting that I saw on the wall. Thanks.
Everyone knows from my past stories that I am prone to fainting spells. I sat up too quickly and thought I was going to pass out. That's when I got a glucose drink. So, technically, i cheated on my yeast diet. But it was a medical exception, so I do not think it counts. But, oh, was it delicious. Fruit punchy sweet nectar passing my lips. I didn't finish the whole bottle because I didn't want to super cheat. But, omg, so so so delicious. Sugar drinks are good...
Back to the Mirena. So far, so good. Pretty severe cramping when I got home. She said that tonight was probably going to be the worst night, but I might have cramps for a few days. Nothing that 600 mg of motrin can't handle. (i took the motrin and things improved.)
I go back in three weeks to ensure that it hasn't disappeared. I questioned whether that happens regularly and if, perhaps, i might feel a tickle in my throat and cough up the tiny magic device. She said no and assumed that was the happy pill they gave me. No, that was something I'd ask anyway.
So, yes, i cheated but for good reason. One cannot pass out every time one goes to the dr. AND I crossed another thing off my to-do list. Woohoo.
Did you snap a cell phone pick of the kitty picture? Because I suck at the mind reading thing...
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Posted by: Leslie | January 25, 2009 at 11:05 AM