So as of yesterday, I have had cramps and they are getting annoying! I'm also going through that usual food craving stage, however chocolate isn't at the forefront of my cravings this time. That of course doesn't stop me from shoving any other kind of sweet in my mouth though. If it's not one thing, then it's something else! Ugh!
Other than that, I am good. Weight is stable, mood is stable, hair seems normal, no spotting lately, no excessive acne. It's now been 9 months, so I am pretty happy that this has stayed consistent. Cramping and food craving once a month doesn't seem so bad when you think of all the other things that could happen.
I guess that is all for now! I hope you have enjoyed this post! (There is a bit of sarcasm there ; ) )
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Quick Update
I just wanted to update everyone really quick. In the last post, I talked about how I got a light period and it was lasting more than 3 days. Well, it stopped this past Monday and everything is good now! So, I am quite relieved!
Oh, and be sure to check out another Implanon blog: www.myimplanonexperience.blogspot.com
She just got Implanon not too long ago and is blogging about it too! It's nice because you won't have to fish through her archives if you start reading it now, whereas mine has a few months worth of posts to catch up on. Her story might even be more relateable to you than mine as well because she has different reasons for getting it and so on. Bottomline: check it out!
Oh, and be sure to check out another Implanon blog: www.myimplanonexperience.blogspot.com
She just got Implanon not too long ago and is blogging about it too! It's nice because you won't have to fish through her archives if you start reading it now, whereas mine has a few months worth of posts to catch up on. Her story might even be more relateable to you than mine as well because she has different reasons for getting it and so on. Bottomline: check it out!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Update time!
Hey everyone!
I'm so flattered that I have inspired some of you to start a blog too!!!! That is so cool! I will check them out, it will be interesting to read a more personal story about Implanon too! Thank you everyone!
Well, I'm having a period! Slight cramps, light bleeding. It started Wednesday night, just light spotting like I usually get. But then I started getting clots (sorry I know that is graphic, but it's the truth) and light spotting. Now, it's light bleeding. At this point, it's fine but WHAT IF....!!!!! Like always, time will tell. BUT I PRAY that it's going to be fine and it will go away like tomorrow and not come back for another 8 months or so!
What is also interesting is that I didn't have any PMS signs and I'm not sure what exactly that means. I am irritated that I have cramps though.... grrrrr!
Anyway, that is all for now. Thank you again for reading this and commenting! I try to reply to each one, but there were like 4 or 5 so I just thought I would do a mass thank you to avoid repetition!
I'm so flattered that I have inspired some of you to start a blog too!!!! That is so cool! I will check them out, it will be interesting to read a more personal story about Implanon too! Thank you everyone!
Well, I'm having a period! Slight cramps, light bleeding. It started Wednesday night, just light spotting like I usually get. But then I started getting clots (sorry I know that is graphic, but it's the truth) and light spotting. Now, it's light bleeding. At this point, it's fine but WHAT IF....!!!!! Like always, time will tell. BUT I PRAY that it's going to be fine and it will go away like tomorrow and not come back for another 8 months or so!
What is also interesting is that I didn't have any PMS signs and I'm not sure what exactly that means. I am irritated that I have cramps though.... grrrrr!
Anyway, that is all for now. Thank you again for reading this and commenting! I try to reply to each one, but there were like 4 or 5 so I just thought I would do a mass thank you to avoid repetition!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Odd...
So, about mid last week, I started to crave food A LOT. Which sucks when you are trying to diet. AND I wanted chocolate like crazy! ALSO not good for a diet!!! That aside, it worried me because those are warning signs before a period. I've read that women crave chocolate before their periods because it contains magnesium and iron. Magnesium can help curb PMS and since we bleed, we lose iron. Hence why we crave chocolate!
Needless to say, I'm not too happy about this! I even had those familiar cramps I get when I first start my period. But, nothing yet. Not even a hint of spotting. Let's hope it stays that way!!!!
Now, I want nothing but regular food that is good for you and not sugar and salt! (I crave salt too.... which I read is also common).
Anyway, just wanted to post that update.
Needless to say, I'm not too happy about this! I even had those familiar cramps I get when I first start my period. But, nothing yet. Not even a hint of spotting. Let's hope it stays that way!!!!
Now, I want nothing but regular food that is good for you and not sugar and salt! (I crave salt too.... which I read is also common).
Anyway, just wanted to post that update.
Monday, February 7, 2011
It's Been Awhile
It's been over a month since I posted last! Oops! Life just gets crazy, I get lazy... you know how it goes.
Well, everything is going well! My latest OBGYN visit went well and I no longer have to go back every 6 months! YAY! When I got my abnormal pap back in January of 09, I've been going 2 times a year. BUT not anymore! Very exciting stuff.
I've also lost 10 lbs! I'm going to be in a wedding in March, so I've been dieting and exercising regularly and it's paying off.
However, I was having a problem with acne. It seems that I can no longer wear my make-up ALL day, as it irritates my skin and causes breakouts. I had this problem when I was in high school too, so I'm used to it. Now I just use face wash every night and the acne problem is solved.
I still waiver back and forth about my hair, but I'm 85% sure it's paranoia.
I will say... I do spot randomly. I'm thinking it's roughly every two weeks and it lasts a day. It starts with two or three spots, then by the end of the day there is like a thin line in my underwear (sorry if that is graphic, but I'm just telling you how it is!). Then, the next day, it's gone and the dark spots/line washes out (if I haven't thrown a pad on before it starts, of course). No big deal. Maybe it will get worse, maybe it won't. I'm just taking it day by day.
As far as going in for the check-up, the doctor who did the procedure isn't working at that clinic anymore. I feel that since I saw my OBGYN and she knows about it, then I'm fine. But, if I start to get side effects, I'm tracking that doctor down!!!!
Well, everything is going well! My latest OBGYN visit went well and I no longer have to go back every 6 months! YAY! When I got my abnormal pap back in January of 09, I've been going 2 times a year. BUT not anymore! Very exciting stuff.
I've also lost 10 lbs! I'm going to be in a wedding in March, so I've been dieting and exercising regularly and it's paying off.
However, I was having a problem with acne. It seems that I can no longer wear my make-up ALL day, as it irritates my skin and causes breakouts. I had this problem when I was in high school too, so I'm used to it. Now I just use face wash every night and the acne problem is solved.
I still waiver back and forth about my hair, but I'm 85% sure it's paranoia.
I will say... I do spot randomly. I'm thinking it's roughly every two weeks and it lasts a day. It starts with two or three spots, then by the end of the day there is like a thin line in my underwear (sorry if that is graphic, but I'm just telling you how it is!). Then, the next day, it's gone and the dark spots/line washes out (if I haven't thrown a pad on before it starts, of course). No big deal. Maybe it will get worse, maybe it won't. I'm just taking it day by day.
As far as going in for the check-up, the doctor who did the procedure isn't working at that clinic anymore. I feel that since I saw my OBGYN and she knows about it, then I'm fine. But, if I start to get side effects, I'm tracking that doctor down!!!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Happy Holidays
I am just blogging to say that everything is going well. I have decided that my sex drive is good and healthy now, so my mind is at rest. My hair is the same, I'm losing weight. All is good. Except, I am breaking out a bit, but only on one side of my face. It's probably the side I sleep on, which means I need to wash my pillow case. Hopefully. It's getting annoying!
Oh! AND I found that I can press on one end of the implant and the other end sticks up and you can feel the edge of it! It's kinda cool. Childish and stupid, yes, but cool none the less!
Anyway, I noticed I have a few more followers, which is very exciting! I'm happy to see this blog is interesting and getting Implanon info out there. Or at least one of the two.
That's all for now. I'm spending Christmas in Seattle, which is (arguably) the most beautiful city ever! Happy Holidays everyone!!!
Oh! AND I found that I can press on one end of the implant and the other end sticks up and you can feel the edge of it! It's kinda cool. Childish and stupid, yes, but cool none the less!
Anyway, I noticed I have a few more followers, which is very exciting! I'm happy to see this blog is interesting and getting Implanon info out there. Or at least one of the two.
That's all for now. I'm spending Christmas in Seattle, which is (arguably) the most beautiful city ever! Happy Holidays everyone!!!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Day #111
Well, I have not had time to schedule a check up appt. I've been swamped in school paper, finals, presentations and Christmas shopping. I probably will call after the holidays.
Anyway, I'm having, again, super light spotting. Slight cramps too, but only for about 10 seconds, as opposed to 1 or 2 hours as I would normally. I try to think back when I wasn't on bc and the first day of my period would send me on a warpath. You did NOT want to cross me on that day. Lol.
Secondly, I'm starting to think maybe my sex drive is diminishing.Granted, no boyfriend, no crushes. Nothing. Can I get anyone's opinion on this? When you don't have a crush or a guy in mind, does sex just seem not worth the effort? OR when you ended a long term relationship? Does it mess you up in the that regard? Looking for any kind of advice/reassurance! I'm hoping this slump is circumstantial.
Anyway, my hair still seems fine. I'm finally losing weight, although I pigged out yesterday. I'm afraid to weight myself now!
I think that is all for now. If anyone has some feedback, please post. In need of advice. Bc is not worth compromising my sex drive!
Anyway, I'm having, again, super light spotting. Slight cramps too, but only for about 10 seconds, as opposed to 1 or 2 hours as I would normally. I try to think back when I wasn't on bc and the first day of my period would send me on a warpath. You did NOT want to cross me on that day. Lol.
Secondly, I'm starting to think maybe my sex drive is diminishing.Granted, no boyfriend, no crushes. Nothing. Can I get anyone's opinion on this? When you don't have a crush or a guy in mind, does sex just seem not worth the effort? OR when you ended a long term relationship? Does it mess you up in the that regard? Looking for any kind of advice/reassurance! I'm hoping this slump is circumstantial.
Anyway, my hair still seems fine. I'm finally losing weight, although I pigged out yesterday. I'm afraid to weight myself now!
I think that is all for now. If anyone has some feedback, please post. In need of advice. Bc is not worth compromising my sex drive!
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