Shark Week

But the quote comes from Tracy Jordan on 30 Rock.

Is the IUD OK for those of us over 40 (I am thinking yes because I am pretty sure Suzi is)? I am so sick of my period! I have had it since I was 9! That's a lot of years and cramps. Plus with the week of cramps heading into my period, the week of my period, and the week of my ovulation, I have like, one good week a month!

I have always thought (I assume because someone must have told me) that Mary Chapin Carpenter was Harry Chapin's daughter. Turns out, she's only his FIFTH cousin. That's barely related at all! My worldview is shattered.

Is the IUD OK for those of us over 40 (I am thinking yes because I am pretty sure Suzi is)?

Yep, I'm almost 48. When I first talked about it with my doc, she so sweetly said that while the IUD needs to be replaced every 5 years, I may hit full menopause before I need a replacement.

Doctor's appointment secured for 2:45. She asked if I felt safe so I told her I had CJ to mind me during the day and drive me to the appt. I need a darned minder.

Thanks Suzi!

I LOVE Mary Chapin Carpenter, although I haven't listened to her for years. She was one of my favorites of that 90's time when everything was female singer songwriters. I miss that time.

I need a winter boot recommendation. I think the LL Bean Shearling boot is probably the best solution, but they are on back order AND are over $200.

1. I have a wide toe, narrow heel and ankle, and wide calf 2. I walk a lot, so I really want to feel like my feet aren't encased by cotton wool. 3. It is cold and snowy where I am most of the time, so they need to be warm and tall(since I don't wear trousers). 4. Mostly, I would like them to somewho fit my toe AND my heel! Not sure this is possible because of the aforementioned fan shaped feet, but the walking in boots is driving me crazy- has anyone ever had a heel insert of some sort?

In much more minor complaints, it is not fair that my cold is barely getting better and now I have cramps! I think this is the last straw, and I'm going to look into an IUD, even though I just stocked up on tampons.

In a similar place, but hormonal headache instead of cramps. PLUS, they are drilling concrete about 30 feet from my cube. Do Not Want!

Is the IUD OK for those of us over 40 (I am thinking yes because I am pretty sure Suzi is)?

Oh yeah, my doctor asked me if I was interested at my last appointment.

And Gud, I actually knew and was just funning you. Because of course the default definition of shark week is about menstruation!!

My hormones have become the weirdest things. Week before period, super productive and great mood. First days of period falling asleep all day. Week after period annoyed super easy and want to cry in an instant.

Is the IUD OK for those of us over 40 (I am thinking yes because I am pretty sure Suzi is)?

That's why I got mine -- the birth control pill can be dangerous in women over 35, particularly in terms of heart disease. Since my dad's family is chock full of heart disease, I didn't want to go down that route, so I got the IUD.

The Mirena is the one with low levels of hormones, and it can make your period disappear (which is AWESOME). The copper IUD can make periods heavier, but it has no hormones.