tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post320034934819553429..comments2024-03-29T01:15:17.398-07:00Comments on Barefoot Angie Bee: A letter to the Goddess. Please bless my IUD. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15169460908351248051noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-61923558559075583712012-10-04T21:15:55.197-07:002012-10-04T21:15:55.197-07:00Oh wow do I hear you! Had the same issues with er...Oh wow do I hear you! Had the same issues with erratic periods. I had my first son at age 22, and 5th and last one at 32. I was DONE. I just wanted to feel normal and be able to focus on raising the boys into men. I did that injection BC for awhile, but it was so bad with the periods I wanted a hysterectomy. Dr. in Canada refused because of my age (around 34 when I asked) I had to stop the injection because the Dr. told me it wasn't safe anymore. Hubby had his vasectomy by then, so I just left the BC and focused on my diet and exercise. I have found for me that a well formulated LC(low carb) HF(high fat) diet combined with moderate exercise, and removing gluten, has been the final answer for me, now age 46. Paleo/Primal I don't really follow a 'diet' plan per se,I eat lots of healthy fats, extra virgin coconut oil every day, and grass fed beef tallow for cooking. 3 eggs per day (yolks are important for hormone regulation) and avocados. My carbs are from rice/rice noodles, but I don't eat them every day. I have a pretty severe auto-immune inflammatory disease as well, and the LCHF diet seems to keep the symptoms the quietest of all. The higher fat and gluten free have made the greatest difference of all. Good luck with your journey, and thanks for sharing.Kotoula01https://www.blogger.com/profile/12000972204481238748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-92090821895684373372012-09-25T08:26:26.829-07:002012-09-25T08:26:26.829-07:00A hysterectomy is major surgery and I am not wanti...A hysterectomy is major surgery and I am not wanting the birth control to control birth as I can do that without help. I am looking for the least invasive option to reduce the stress of a monthly eradic period.<br /><br />So far no problems. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169460908351248051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-10692345206750718442012-09-24T23:43:55.716-07:002012-09-24T23:43:55.716-07:00Why don't you just have a hysterectomy? Seems...Why don't you just have a hysterectomy? Seems much easier, more reliable, and you don't need to ask a mythical goddess that that will hear you just as well as as a wooden wall.Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-5695332202699678882012-09-20T11:45:23.592-07:002012-09-20T11:45:23.592-07:00I wish you luck, Angie. I've been on birth con...I wish you luck, Angie. I've been on birth control for decades now. I am a new reader. I found you while looking for barefoot running shoe reviews.<br /><br />Love your site and your sense of humor.<br /><br />SB<br /><br />Sarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-69860223525339124092012-09-20T09:11:55.734-07:002012-09-20T09:11:55.734-07:00How is it working for you?How is it working for you?Laura Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076084096196971062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-82462390912968862232012-09-19T22:11:01.762-07:002012-09-19T22:11:01.762-07:00I think what you are doing is great, especially si...I think what you are doing is great, especially since it is your decision and you are speaking freely about it! I know what you mean about the monthly pain. Every year it gets worse for me so i know how you feel. :/ <br />I hope it works out for you!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527403924787415881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-72695862833160318582012-09-17T09:30:31.412-07:002012-09-17T09:30:31.412-07:00The "whacked" is so not fun :( I hope t...The "whacked" is so not fun :( I hope the IUD gives you that which you seek :)XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-43402937738848158242012-09-15T14:22:36.458-07:002012-09-15T14:22:36.458-07:00Now I know that some women do not have great exper...Now I know that some women do not have great experiences with the Mirena, so I want to acknowledge that. Some bodies do not cooperate wit the hormones in it, even at such a small dose. <br /><br />However.<br /><br />I would marry my Mirena if polyandry were legal. I'm on the second year of my second IUD, and it's probably my favorite thing ever. I pray that you and your Mirena are as happy together as mine and I are. Truly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515072003827902255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-42147630838636109502012-09-15T07:05:05.195-07:002012-09-15T07:05:05.195-07:00Angie-you should seriously consider getting your t...Angie-you should seriously consider getting your tubes tied. Best thing ever.I had mine done 27 yrs ago and have never regretted it. You will still have periods but may lesson your issues. Especially with your other health concerns, it is a great alternative.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292285745474344850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-2776559091847572802012-09-15T04:56:44.095-07:002012-09-15T04:56:44.095-07:00girl you are going to LOVE that damn thing. it is ...girl you are going to LOVE that damn thing. it is my best friend. it is my longtime (going on 6 years now) companion and the best decision i have ever made for my reproductive health. my periods come each month but they are so light that i maybe have to wear something for protection one day only. there is no pain, bloating or fatigue associated with my periods. the IUD is MORE effective than sterilization. it also, if you leave it in until you are older, will prevent most of the symptoms of menopause! i have never noticed the symptoms that the pill gave me like dangerous mood swings, metallic taste in my mouth, headaches etc. the hormone is released locally and is tiny, it really doesn't hit your blood stream.<br />the only drawbacks are:<br />1)for the first 3-6 months you may have random spotting. this is not a time to be free with your business. always be wearing panties, because it comes on without warning, though it's usually minor. this is a hurdle that you must get over, but it's worth it. also, it will take a year or more for your periods to become light or totally disappear.<br />2) i and others have experienced more general dryness, which makes sense since the IUD thickens cervical mucus. so the very unromantic and unspontaneous bottle of lubricant needs to be kept in full supply in the night stand.<br /><br />other than that, i cannot imagine having made a better or safer choice. reproducing was lovely, i agree, but doing it again is just about the worst thing that could happen to our family outside of one of the current members getting chronically ill,injured or dead. everyone has a certain toolkit to work with, mine only accommodates 2 children. :-)<br />rock that IUD!shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484258407276573441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2956782078294242459.post-65802047748297079062012-09-14T20:22:10.021-07:002012-09-14T20:22:10.021-07:00We are ashamed to admit it but being a woman is ha...We are ashamed to admit it but being a woman is hard! I know I don't like to admit my weaknesses. But I think you did the right thing for you and your family, and screw anyone who tries to tell you differently!<br /><br />-PattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com