Having been a blogger for a month-and-a-half now (woop woop!), I have pretty much got the blogging/infertility abbreviations down. But there's one that, although I know what it means, I haven't a clue what it stands for. AF.
From previous posts I've read I know it means the start of the menstrual cycle. The day the painters and decorators arrive. Menses. The blob. The monthly cycle. Arsenal are playing a home game. Woman troubles. And since that's where I'm at right now I thought I should really know what it stands for.
I have been thinking it over and over and have come up with some possible solutions to what AF could stand for:
At First
Achy Feeling
Acutely Feminine
Achy & Flustered...
.....but my favourite has to be
Ahhh F*@k!
this one definitely seems most appropriate for TTCers.
However this month I was totally expecting my unwelcome visitor, after all it's been our first month of not trying, so at least there has been no major heartache involved this time. In fact I can't believe a whole month has passed since the yoga incident (backstory here). A whole lunar cycle.
I love the fact that my body is connected to the moon. That as she changes throughout the month, the shifts in her beauty, her personality, her power - are reflected in me, in us, the women on this planet. I found this website (click here) that relates our monthly cycle to the lunar one and this is what it recommends for my particular time of the month:
The luteal phase is likened to the waning moon. The buildup for ovulation has come to pass and women will benefit from taking time for inner reflection and deep rest. As the energies wind down, taking time to deeply nourish with healthy foods and self care will help with the transition to menstruation, marking the beginning of the new moon, and help to combat PMS.
I like the sound of the deep rest and self care. I'll definitely show this to Mr. T. And if anyone knows what AF really stands for, please enlighten me. I'm sure it's going to be a Durr, Of course! moment :)
