One of the (very few) “perks” of a hysterectomy:
I’m finger quoting the “perks” word since there are only two “perks” I know of which are getting rid of the Cansuh and also having no more “friend,” which, (if we’re being cup-half-full-people, which we are, especially after having a sort of down week) are pretty good perks.
My white pants are in the closet rejoicing as we speak and my granny panties are gathering and preparing for a giant granny panty protest.
I have three boxes of leftovers of these things in every size and I’ll ship! Wait, is that weird? Inappropriate? Well they’re not USED! OK, FINE. You can come get them then. Still weird? Fine.
What was funnier though was the scene of the actual tampon photo shoot which was a couple of boys proclaiming “Hey! I want to play with the ‘glow sticks!’” Along with the barrage questions, “Mommy what are those!” And “Why are you spelling ‘DONE’ with those?!” while I continued to fanny about and spell my word and take pictures from every angle completely ignoring them. And of course the observances, “That spells TAMPAX! I CAN READ THAT!”
I was also accused, by the way, by my 6 year old of irresponsibly and frivolously buying something I do not need to which I tried to explain: “But, but… I bought them when I needed them! Oh, never mind…”
There is of course, the multitude of punny alternate captions, the one of which stands out most:
“Done. Period.”
Ya know, as in “end of story?” But also it’s a period? Get it?
*snicker* Sorry. (Feel free to chime in here…)
Ps. Oh yeah, sorry Tampax, it’s nothing personal. We had a good run.
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birth control pills (for the first 20 years of my “period” life) and and now an IUD have been kind to me, so i don’t need those. but if you’ve got any of the light days liners i’m your girl!
off to sort through my photos and link up!
Brooke recently posted..Tri Training Thursday
LOL! I still use those for when I pee when I run. HA!
Christie O. recently posted..Foto Friday: Free to Good Home
You should donate your extras to your local women’s shelter. They are always in need of feminine hygiene supplies.
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That’s a great idea!
Christie O. recently posted..Foto Friday: Free to Good Home
Fantastic photo! I should do the same thing with the piles of baby clothes I have stored in Audrey’s closet. After a lot of discussion we’ve finally decided we’re done. Just can’t go through the stress and worry and the “possibilities” again. My decision now is.. Yard sale or consignment?!
Since my hysterectomy in 2010, and about 6 months of mourning my loss, I now rejoice in the fact that I no longer have to worry about the monthly enemy coming. Yahooo!
almost worse than the enemy herself, is the sneak attack she often hits with!
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I have actually found many benefits since my hysterectomy 4 years ago. Hot flashes and muffin top (I had a TAH), are NOT two of them.
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I can imagine!!! Not fun at all! I don’t have those yet, I kept my ovaries, oh well, I lie, I don’t have hot flashes but I did develop the post-non-working out, recovery muffin top that I’m working on! xo
Christie O. recently posted..Foto Friday: Free to Good Home
Giving away unused tampons is just being environmentally friendly! My next door neighbour presented me with a giant bag of feminine hygiene products when she officially ceased to cycle. I’m looking forward to doing the same for a younger friend when I get to that point.
(So sorry you got there in the most difficult way imaginable).
xo
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Paying it forward!!! I love you guys. You’re awesome.
Christie O. recently posted..Foto Friday: Free to Good Home
You should take what you normally spend on those (they are NOT cheap) and do something fun with the money!!
BRILLIANT!!!!! I hadn’t even considered the fact that I”m saving a buttload of money!!!!! Which I am!
I’m sure my husband will think of it that way. HAHA! Perhaps I’ll make that my case for a mani. LOL
Christie O. recently posted..Foto Friday: Free to Good Home
Well, I have no more BUT some of the crap that came with no more – well, I am not sure which is worse!;-) I have hair all over my face & other unwanted places, hot flashes, night sweats & more – I still try to decide which I dislike more!
I am so glad the cansuh is gone!
As for the left overs – I still keep them since you have to be period free for one year & mine came & went multiple times & once I was so close to a year & it came back!
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I love you. Your sense of humor and perspective is awesome and inspiring. Have I mentioned I love you?
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