8 month Mirena update.

I haven't given a Mirena update in a while, so here it is.

I've been really pleased with my experience so far. The initials issues disappeared around January-February time frame. I no longer have cramps associated with it, and my periods are light as can be. They are not even a full two days long, with occasional spotting, so I can't really call it a period.

That has honestly been my favorite thing about the Mirena.

As far as side effects go, I haven't gained crazy weight or had my hair fall out, but I do experience occasional cystic acne on my face every month. Slowly it goes away though.

My plan is to keep it in for about 5-6 after we get married because I don't want to get pregnant right away. That will put me at having it in for just over 2 years.

I'm hopeful that once we start trying for a baby, it will be easy, but you never know. I'm also hoping that Zika won't be an issue by then.

Mirena has definitely been a positive for me so far, and I am very glad I decided to get it instead of going back on the pill.

It's been awhile.

I'm so horrible with this blogging thing.

I honestly thought I would write 1-2 posts a week about things, but that obviously hasn't worked out. In my defense, I have been busy wedding planning, working, and being a mom. It's tiring, not going to lie.

But I do need to do a better job about keeping up with this blog. We just have so much going on this year and next year. It's going to be a lot of changes.

For instance, next summer I'm getting married. After that we will most likely go on our honeymoon and then after that, my daughter and I will be joining my husband in our new state. It's crazy. I haven't lived anywhere else since I was 12-13. It will be a huge change for me, but also for my daughter because she hasn't lived anywhere else either.

I'm hoping that the transition will be smooth, but you never know. There are always unforeseen circumstances.