I never really liked much about being pregnant.  Many women just love it, and they have that “glow” people talk about, but that wasn’t really me.  There were certain aspects that I enjoyed about being pregnant.  The biggest…no period!

It was great, no supplies to buy, no terrible pains like someone is sticking a knife through your abdomen to come out the back.  No terrible mood swings, no need to pop ibuprofen like they are tic tacs.  No relentless fatigue. 

Then after the inital postpartum flow, if you strictly breastfeed you don’t get a period right away.  Great!  One incentive to breastfeed.

Six months later, heaven comes crashing down and I get my first period back with avengence.  After not having one for 15 months, it is pure torture.  Being totally exhausted, in pain, moody, and feeling like a big, fat blob is just not what I am used to anymore.  I was spoiled for so long.  Why is it that when the big “P” hits, I want chocolate, and salty chips, or anything bad.  My pants feel tighter, and I feel so bloated, I could be called Blow Fish.  Luckily, it doesn’t last too long, and then I am back to the normal way of life.  Its tough to be a woman!

We put up with periods, go through pregnancy, go through childbirth, and menopause.  If men are scared of having a little Vasectomy, remind them of these things.