Hugs MauMau - I totally get this feeling. I put off getting my pap/std test for a long time because I was dreading that ob/gyn visit with all the pregnant women around. My visit last year was all about pre-pregnancy blood work &vitamins. I actually teared up when I had to tell her that I needed an std test this year and wasn't trying to get pregnant anymore.
Ugh. I'm sorry that feeling had to of been worse. But it's done now for me and hopefully I can move on from this sadness later tonight.
Sorry Mau I actually couldn't even face going to my ob/gyn since I knew there would be pregnant women and she would ask me about getting pregnant. I went to a Planned Parenthood instead to get the STD tests. So instead it was me and a bunch of 16 year olds who were getting birth control, ha.
At least it's over and done with now! Hope your day gets better!
Post by Wanderista on Sept 22, 2014 16:25:32 GMT -5
I don't have anything especially new or exciting to say. I had a pretty good weekend despite feeling a bit crappy part of the time, at least not as crappy as before though. I am getting better, I just wish that it would go a bit faster.
My work life is interesting. It has kind of picked up. Over all, I like it.
I'm fighting off a slight yeast infection, but I already had spare Monistat around so it is no big deal. Yay for being prepared.
gozf tell me more about the 21 day fix! I'm starting whole thirty today and a work out program!
I'm only on my first day, so I can't speak to results or how I like it yet. But I can tell you the reasons why I thought it might work for me!
Basically, it seems like the goal is to get you to learn portion control and clean eating, while getting into the habit of exercising daily. I need to get a handle on all of these things. The system tries to make things relatively foolproof.
For food, you are given these little color coded containers, and that's what you're allowed to eat. The containers themselves are terrifyingly small, but you're allowed multiples of several of them a day, and once your food is plated, it looks like a decent amount. It makes you aware of what you're putting into your mouth, and how that fits in, nutritionally. You're also having three meals and two snacks, so you're not starving. I'm doing the Shakeology shakes, which are expensive. I like the flavor, though, and as of right now, I'm not hungry, so it's filling. I'm not sure whether or not I'll re-order the shakes -- time will tell. I've got my meal plan for the week mapped out, and I did a lot of cooking and meal prep yesterday, so my meals are prepared through Thursday and figured out through Sunday.
Exercise-wise, you get DVDs, and you're supposed to do one 30 minute workout a day. (On days 15-21, I think you're supposed to do two, but i'm not there yet, so I don't know!) They rotate -- total body cardio, upper body, lower body, pilates, yoga, etc. I like that the workouts are short and have a good variety.
Basically, I need a push to get off the fast-food (again) and into healthier habits. I like that I have a coach and a challenge group for support and recipe ideas. People seem to generally have impressive results if they stick to this -- my coach lost 7 lbs in her first round of it. I'm optimistic!
I think I'm going I need to try this. Keep us updated I how you like it. I'll be done running for the season next month so I'll need to replace it with something. Plus, I'm really bad at portion control so I like the idea of the containers.
I don't want to be a douche, so I am not posting this in the OP thread on ML, but man, MB's story has me all kinds of anxious. It actually led to the "possible outcomes of accidental pregnancy" talk with Vegas...and thank god we are both on the same page with that.
I don't want to be a douche, so I am not posting this in the OP thread on ML, but man, MB's story has me all kinds of anxious. It actually led to the "possible outcomes of accidental pregnancy" talk with Vegas...and thank god we are both on the same page with that.
I hope it works out for her, but man, I worry.
I'm not even having sex right now and it has me worried :/
Just any idea of a baby landing in my belly freaks me out...lol. And I'll admit, things haven't always been 100% safe...I mean, I am on BC and he pulled out, but I'm not dumb enough to think that prevents all badness from happening. LOL.
jigsy as someone who's been through it, it's super duper scary. It's honestly one of the biggest reasons I'm not dating right now. I'm literally too scared to have sex. I can't go through an accidental pregnancy again. I will always use two forms of birth control from now on.
Getting pregnant is my biggest fear. I don't want kids, ever. Honestly, the good part of not having sex for the last 6-7 months has been not worrying about it. lol
Oh, but I ordered condoms off Amazon today, just in case I end up breaking my streak sooner rather than later.
Post by jojoandleo on Sept 22, 2014 20:23:47 GMT -5
Okay, it is really NOT THAT COMMON to get PG on BC. 75% of BC pregnancies are user error ( taking them while on a prescription, not taking them at the same time every day, skipping pills, etc.). Yes, it happens, but I promise you, sperms are not navy seals, i have mirena and NEVER use condoms. I haven't used th in over 4 years. Still barren.
By all means, use both, ESPECIALLY to protect against STDs, but no need to be terrified. Plus, if you DO get PG, they make a pill for that.
Lol...logically, I know I'm good. But man, hearing about someone who is in a sort of similar life situation who gets knocked up. Ugh. It would just be the worst. :takes two pills:
Lol...logically, I know I'm good. But man, hearing about someone who is in a sort of similar life situation who gets knocked up. Ugh. It would just be the worst. :takes two pills:
Kidding.
I know. That's why I hate these stories! I know it happens, but hearing it happen makes it hit closer to home. Lol. These stories are actually why I got off BC pills and switched to Nuva Ring and then Mirena. My doctor told me being an HOUR off with the pill can render it completely ineffective and I was the WORST about taking it at the exact same time. I have the worst memory. I needed idiot proof.
You guys, I had a great first date tonight! I've been on a few meh dates over the past year and a half after a bad breakup. Tonight was the first time I felt excited about a guy- it's a great feeling I was starting to wonder if there was something wrong with me bc I was just not into it. I'm feel like I'm back!
Post by lyssbobiss, Command, B613 on Sept 22, 2014 21:46:44 GMT -5
Oh my brain always resorts to the worst-case scenario. I take the pill, I have two different types of infertility, AND BF has been re-wired, and if my period is like half a minute late, I'm peeing on sticks. It's ridiculous and probably wasteful, but sometimes I just need that added reinforcement that my body didn't fail me again this month.
"This prick is asking for someone here to bring him to task Somebody give me some dirt on this vacuous mass so we can at last unmask him I'll pull the trigger on it, someone load the gun and cock it While we were all watching, he got Washington in his pocket."