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[cathubodva.livejournal.com]

The last period I will ever have started this morning.

On one hand, I'm kind of thankful. It's a last minute reassurance that I'm not pregnant, which would have screwed up the whole hysterectomy thing (and I've been having unprotected sex for the last month and a half or so). It gives me a chance to say goodbye to an "old friend," because it will be really weird never having one again.

On the other hand, it's (obviously) painful and making me miserable. I was kind of hoping it wouldn't come again before the operation. It's a last minute rub in my face that my uterus hates me and it's going out kicking and screaming. One more "HA YOU'RE INFERTILE!" jab.

This will be a weekend of quiet contemplation, meditation, and coming to terms with the premature end of my "bleeding years."

So I'm curious - what would you do, if you knew you were having your last period ever?

(Cross posted)

Comments

[k-rich.livejournal.com]

wow. Well, for one I'd have sex with someone while on my period, not quite sure why, probably because I have yet to do that. Try everything once right?
Then I would probably buy on of those Diva cups, b/c I have yet to try those either.
Then when I finished my period. I'd throw a huge "see ya later (or not) sucker" party.
Come to think of it, I should do all these things anyways.

[aflaminghalo.livejournal.com]

Definately have a party. And tell everyone I spoke too.

I quite like having my period (once i get past the cramps) and I'd probably have a bit of a sniffle too.

[stripling.livejournal.com]

If you don't mind me asking, why are you having a hysterectomy?

[cathubodva.livejournal.com]

Severe endometriosis and adenomyosis.

[rotf-lmao.livejournal.com]

I really hope this doesn't come off as sounding callous&insensitive, considering the fact that you're about to have a procedure that I'm sure you aren't exactly looking forward to, but: If I knew I was having my last period ever, I'd have a big huge party. Because my period's been nothing but a pain (literally AND figuratively) since I started it sixteen years ago.

[cathubodva.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. :) Especially coming from someone I talk to outside of the women's health boards, I'm certainly not going to be upset by that.

I asked because I was honestly interested, no matter what the responses would be. I'm not about to throw a party (I'm in too much pain for that!), but I think I'll have one after the surgery and I'm all healed. A "thank god Ash'll be well again!" sort of party, you know? And I'm going to get so unbelievably hammered, too, I think.

[rotf-lmao.livejournal.com]

Oh sweet Jeebus, have one for me! *lol*

[zambonigirl.livejournal.com]

I'm with the others re: feeling relieved to no longer bleed every month. I just can't think of anything that doesn't sound...inappropriate considering how you're obviously feeling about the procedure.

In keeping with the spirit of the post, though, I think I'd do all the stuff "they" tell you not to do on your period-like swimming, taking a long hot bath, sowing crops, embroidery, and laundry. ;-)

I might advocate the idea of having sex, but...I usually hurt too much to even think about it at the beginning. But when you hit the "horny as hell" stage towards the end, no holds barred.

[bonanzajellybee.livejournal.com]

I think I'd go deep into the woods and perform some kind of ceremony. With some close friends there to witness. A burial perhaps. Having a periode is so much a part of our lives (welcome, or not, painful, or not) it should have a proper send off, whatever that may be.

[millyfan.livejournal.com]

Word to the idea of a celebration. I mean, I'd be so happy if I never had to have another one.

[ex-the-major316.livejournal.com]

I think I'd be rather upset I'd probably even miss it after it went, I mean I hate it's arrival and the inconvience it brings (always when you want to go out and do something!) but I guess it symbolises so much: fertility (and the fact you've escaped pregnancy for another month!), the fact that you're a woman "all grown up". A bond between women and a horror story for men (bless their squemish little hearts).

Sex, of course, anytime is good for sex, especially if like you I was going to have an operation that would prevent one having from sex for a while.

I don't think a party though, but more of a celebration and waving good bye to it by myself. A hot bath with candles and a chance to relax and think about all the good times (the kind reminder that the birth control is working) and bad times (how dare you stab me across my belly with pain??) we've had together.

[chrissysue.livejournal.com]

In your situation, I think I'd be quite happy to know that it is the last time I ever have to deal with that horrible pain.

In my situation, where I've had problems not being able to get my period to come and I'm incredibly focused on having children -one day-, I'd probably cry.