How well do you monitor your periods?

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  Posted by Sheelah N Thu May 28, 2009 11:10am PDT

  Although we all would love to forget this monthly dreaded thing ever happens, I have never (past my beginning teen years) "forgotten" my period. Most responsible women dont.

  She's a star who runs around without panties on the regular, there is no reason to expect her to have a stash of maxipads in her Birkin bag.

  Ha! The show must go on period and all. Gross.

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  Posted by HawkeyeGirl Thu May 28, 2009 11:12am PDT

  I am now on the pill so I can tell you the day and time my period will get here. No accidents for me. However, when I was in high school, before the pill, I once attended an all-day seminar on teaching younger children. Of course, my period showed up four days early, and not a single woman at the seminar had any extra supplies. And lucky me, the restrooms didn't have a machine, either. I wound up cleaning up the best I could and making sure I kept my legs together so no one saw the stains on the crotch of my jeans, and using toilet paper as a temporary fix while praying that I didn't smell. That was the LONGEST day of my life, and all I could think about was getting home and cleaning up!!

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  Posted by Jessica Thu May 28, 2009 11:14am PDT

  Yeah, I keep track of my periods. It's pretty easy for me to monitor them, I'm usually very regular, unless I'm under stress. Plus my breasts get sensitive about two days before my period starts, which is a heads up.

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  Posted by Certponte3 Thu May 28, 2009 11:23am PDT

  I am pretty regular-so the day or so before I would get it I do use a pantyliner and go to the bathroom frequently to check. Other than that I don't wear light colors or skirts for those days and hope for the best. POOR Brit! Shes doing such a good job-she can't catch a break!

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  Posted by tweet Thu May 28, 2009 12:05pm PDT

  I put a mark on the calender when I start. so that way I can tell, pretty close when I'll start again. Panty liners are wonderful!! LOL

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  Posted by 80'sgirl Thu May 28, 2009 12:56pm PDT

  tweet so true "panty liners are wonderful" my period is pretty regular, but I always keep some sort of protection just in case!

  To all you that are on the pill remember taking antibiotics will make the birthcontrol pill ineffective please take precautions!!!!no matter how long you've been on the pill

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  Posted by gin-gin Thu May 28, 2009 1:28pm PDT

  I cannot believe we still use the term gross. Sure it is unfortunate and not the most pleasant thing in the world, but many times it is not the person's fault ( I say many because most women are aware their period is coming and are equipped in case, but sometimes they come early and you are not necessairly equipped for whatever reason) I usually feel it coming so I make sure to have the proper protection, also Sheela, I also don't wear panties, that doesn't make me irresponsible or one who bleeds all over the place. Poor Britney, cannot catch a break. I know many will disagree with my views, but if you meet me on the street and tell me you have started your period and need help, I will not think less of you, nor will I consider you gross- something I am sure you will appreciate in your time of need.

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  Posted by Jewels Thu May 28, 2009 1:56pm PDT

  I am on the pill so I know exactly what day I'll get my period. I wear panty liners and always carry at least 1 tampon or pad. Better safe then sorry!!

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  Posted by Cindy Too Thu May 28, 2009 3:19pm PDT

  I no to the date, the time, and which ovary fired the egg,i used to have a shot every other month for pain and discomfort the pain was unbearble. I couldn't use the pill to danger to my health.In my early 40's now and yes I still deal with the pain. come on hot flashes,mood swings and and no flow,but that could be years away my mother had a period intil her late 50's Go mother narture Go!

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  Posted by Cristina Thu May 28, 2009 5:08pm PDT

  I was on the pill and would now what day my period would come. I have been off the pill for about 8 months, due to personal reasons, and it would come normally by the end of each month on Tuesday until this month.

  Last week my boobs were sore, I had my sugar cravings and I was tired and these were the symptoms that I always get the week before my period. I have not had my period yet and it is freaking me out since this has never happened.

  I haven't been sexually active since last year so I don't know another reason why it's not occuring. Has anyone gone through this situation? Is it a bit normally for a period to skip a month but still have the symptoms?

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