The Red Tent

[Nyree]

It's baaaaack!!!

Inspired by a book of the same name, it's a place to share your moon time with other women.

A blurb about the book:

this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood - the world of the red tent.

So when Aunt Flow knocks on the door, come & hang out in the tent

[Hailstorm]

Oh thank the goddess this is back!! I'm in here all on my lonseome it seems...oh well more tim tams for me then bwahahaha, had a good workout this monring so no cramps but unfortunately got the usual AF headache been trynna up the water and just popped some nurofen so it doesn't get to bad...hanging on the puter doesn't help either....

[mummabare]

nah Im here....no timtams, no coke..its all rather tragic right now :P

[Merlion]

well i'm still trying to figure if im supposed to be here or not. best i can figure AF maybe a week overdue. but i need my last most but i got lost.

[Beckstar]

I am here, as of last night. Still getting my natural rhythm back after being on the OCP for a couple of years. I think it was a new moon recently, so hopefully I am ovualting with the full moon? That would be easy to keep track of.
Do any of you chart your cycles? We have learned in detail how to do it (at uni) so we can reccommend it to our patients. I think I might start tracking this month.
:Becky lays back on the cushions and enjoys the serenity of the tent:
(Unfortunately I have a busy day, classes then clinic....)

[Hailstorm]

I cannot belive how heavy my flow is this month.... wondering if it has anything to do with the amount of excermacising I'm doing? any one know anything about flwo increase during excercise?

[Donna]

I'm in as of yesterday morning. T13 is in with me, her cycle is still making it's way to regular... poor darlin is suffering worse than me atm.

I have my new pretty present pads on the line, I can't wait to use them properly tomorrow instead of giving the 'comfort' test first!

T13 has started using her cloth at home too I think she is going to go full time at home with them YAY!

[Nyree]

wondering if it has anything to do with the amount of excermacising I'm doing?

See - exermacising is baaaaaad for you

I'm day 26, but I think this is going to be another 6 week cycle

[ali_celt]

According to how goddamn HUNGRY I have been over the last few days, and how achey sore my boobs are, I'll be with you in about a day and a half. Or something.

Puts me right on the stupid 3week cycle I've been stuck in for ages, too. Grrrrr over it.

[jodiemiller]

I'm waaay overdue this month (and obviously not preggers). Had my first twinge of achiness this morning so Flo must be on her way.

[emd]

I probably should use this to track my cycle. So I can be careful not to get pregnant. Bah, who am I kidding, I'd love an accident! Even though it would be terribly inconvenient and stressful.

I've been in the tent for a few days but hope to be outta here soon.

[Donna]

Can I totally recommend this site.
I've used it for over 12 months now, and darn hecky it's fab.
http://monthlyinfo.com/home

[Phoenix]

I am new to IP so this is a little wierd but....

Aunty Flo is my unwelcome visitor, she has overstayed her welcome for over 3 weeks and only goes home for 2 weeks and again overstays her welcome. I AM EXHAUSTED!! And an emotional mess really.

I am hoping to be out of the tent for a longer time but we will see. I have pretty much given up on being normal again.

I should prob mention that I was incredibly regular and then I had bubs almost a yr ago and it has been a mess.

So I guess I will be seeing everyone around this tent!

[Merlion]

well i guess pregnancy is not going to be for me. Well this afternoon had bad cramping lo-behold i wiped my myself (OOPS TMI) and bloody AF started. Oh well one day it will happen. NOt using any protection since D was born so don't know whats happening with my body. have some interesting caramel chocolate ice-cream swirl so good with marshmallows and duo flavoured cone

[Nyree]

Phoenix - have you had your hormones tested at all?

[Moneypenny]

so I am back in the tent after a 23month break. Feels good to be back, but wistful at the same time..... My babe is no longer so small. I have already had a 'welcome back' pressie from Bec that has taken care of my sugar requirements

[Beckstar]

Pheonix (and Merlion) Chaste tree (Vitex Angus) is a great herb for regulating menstrual cycles. I would reccommend seeing a good practitioner (or at least attending our student clinic) rather than just buying from the HFS and self prescribing.

[Phoenix]

I am off to the doctor tomorrow, I had some testing done at the beginning and wasn't happy with the doc so have changed, I think they have to start again. Off to the hosp with little one so will chat more soon. Thank you

[Savannah]

I cannot belive how heavy my flow is this month.... wondering if it has anything to do with the amount of excermacising I'm doing? any one know anything about flwo increase during excercise?

It apparently increases your flow but shortens it. You just pass it all faster. ykwim?


I'm here too as of last night. No headache, no cravings, no mood swings, no pain. Happy with that. It's heavy today though.

[Hailstorm]

That makes sense as it's really really lightened up today thanks