If you're a bird, I'm a bird

I started my period when I was 11 years old, the August before 7th grade. It was a Saturday. I had been at a water slide all day with my aunt and uncle. I was left sitting on the toilet while my mom went to the store to get some pads. I knew women had periods. I saw my mom's feminine hygiene products under the counter. I remember a story my mom told me about when my aunt started her period while visiting some family in NC. She said, "I can have babies!" Her family member responded, "Not any time soon you can't!" When my mom asked if I had any questions, I asked if I could still run. That just shows you how young I was. The first four pads I purchased from etsy My periods were the same as most women- heavy days, cramping, and leaks. Started using tampons as a teenager and even tried the menstrual cup a couple times. In 2006, I started an eco-kick stemmed from an environmentalist boyfriend. When I moved to Athens, GA in 2007, I started using banda...

Baby: Little Lincoln is 3-months old. His teachers at school said he is reaching already which has shocked them. They placed him in the exersaucer so he could reach for the toys on there. He grips pretty well and loves putting EVERYTHING in his mouth. Lincoln sits with us at the table in his BUMBO while we eat dinner. He's so joyful and really is a good baby. Joe and I spending the evening with him just lying around on his playmat as a family while he kicks and grabs. We have a bedtime routine- bath, feeding, story, bed. I miss him so much while I work and can't wait to pick him up after school. Mommy: This week, I started shedding hair again. During the pregnancy, I never shedded, but as I was washing it this week, I felt it tangled on my fingers. I also hadn't had a menstrual cycle for a year. My period returned last night. I'm glad it is back, but it is taking some getting used to. I use cloth pads that I purchsed on etsy which makes my per...