I've made a decision*

*Disclaimer: Before people (especially my mother, sisters, friends, family members...) start to gasp, make baby booties or buy stocks in Osh Gosh Bogosh, I just want to make things very clear. Please read my blog very carefully, and read what it says. There are no hidden meanings, implied statements or the like. Thank you!

I've been on the pill for about 6 years now. Quite a long time in the realm of "birth control pill" world. I was on it for menstrual cycle reasons, pregnancy reasons and oddly enough health reasons (acne). I've diligently popped a pill every evening before I went to sleep, and rode out the hormone injection every night in bed.

Being on the pill is so great. Despite having to remember to take it EVERY night, it definitely had its advantages. I could time my period to the hour. My cycle is that predictable. Apparently it reduces cramping--I'm not so sure about that one...And it's supposed to reduce acne too. Again; not so sure about that one since I still break out. Yes-it's a sad story. Then again, it was a benefit when I first started the pill, so it must have helped!

Well, I've made a decision.

I'm nearly 30 (so I hope my cycle has straightened itself out by now), and I hope I don't have to have acne plagued skin once I get off of it, but I've decided to take myself off of the pill (please re-read disclaimer again).

I've gone ahead and decided on this--I must say I'm a bit scared. I haven't had a normal period in years; so the cramping I've had until now probably won't compare to what I'll experience when the wrath of my uterus kicks in.....in.....in...dangit. I don't remember how many days my cycle is/was!

So, I'll be returning to the days where I'll be carrying 'emergency' tampons, wondering if it'll show up any second now, and frantically counting days on the calendar. Wish me luck...knowing me, I'll let you know how the first "aunt flow" session is. I think it's going to be a LuLu!