There’s a reason I felt compelled to write about first period gift ideas. Did you receive a gift for your first period? I didn’t. In fact, all I felt during my first menstrual cycle was confusion, embarrassment, and discomfort. That isn’t the experience I wanted my daughter to have. My goal is to help her …
I knew something was wrong in my early twenties when I started bleeding through my pants during my period even though I was wearing a tampon and an overnight pad. When I asked my doctor why are my periods so heavy all of a sudden, she did some tests and discovered that I had fibroids. …
Can we talk about menstrual pain and how to stop period cramps for a minute? Of all the things I passed on to my daughter genetically, I sure wish I could have kept the menstrual cramps to myself. I’ve had challenging periods with really bad PMS since my cycle started. I was diagnosed with fibroids …
Over the years I’ve picked up some tips for helping my teen sleep better. To be honest, this wasn’t something that was on my radar before. We talk all the time about helping babies and little kids get more rest. Good sleep is important as kids get older, too. Teens often have the reputation of …
Getting my first period was not a joyous occasion. There was no first period party because I didn’t know I had anything to celebrate. In fact, throughout my life, I’ve considered my period a huge PITA. And it has been. I started my period early and suffered from fibroids, making my cycle long and heavy. I’ve …