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Rachelxoxo
Savvy October 2018

Positive period stories!

Rachelxoxo, on August 21, 2018 at 11:10 PM Posted in Fitness and Health 0 18
I stopped birth control a few months ago so that FH & I can begin setiously trying right after the wedding to have a baby. But now my period is going to be on our wedding day! I dont want to get on BC just for the wedding. Please share your or someone you know experience of being on the time of the month during the big day

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Latest activity by MrsV1027, on November 6, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Super December 2018
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    I have not known any brides first hand who have had that inconvenience. That sounds disappointing. I might encourage you to take regular doses of pain relievers the day before and day of to regulate any pain, and build bathroom breaks into your schedule every hour to make sure you have plenty of opportunity to refresh. Best of luck!
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  • Alexis
    Dedicated April 2021
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    How far out is the wedding? In the past I have been able to take in a lot of vitamin C to speed up when I get my period. I just ate a bunch of oranges (like 3 a day) the week leading up to when I wanted to get my period and it worked. I know that everyone is different but it has worked for me every time that I tried it, and it was just one of those things that I looked up and tried out.
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  • Rachelxoxo
    Savvy October 2018
    Rachelxoxo ·
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    Im 2 months away

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    Master July 2018
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    That's super interesting!
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    Expert January 2019
    Anakaren ·
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    Hii I’ve heard of a few brides having their period on their wedding day and they were fine it all depends on How you feel during your periods usually the first day can be either light or super heavy !!!, if you really want to be period free and not have to worry about your period coming down I would say go back on birth control as of now and skip your sugar pills and start the new pack that way you can skip your period but I would suggest seeing a doctor first before taking my advice lol ...I’ve had a baby 2 years ago and I’ve been on a ultra low dosage of birth Control no side effects at all no acne or weight gain im planning on skipping my period Because I don’t want to deal with bloating and cramps , for me periods on the first day makes me super bloated and it’s super heavy on the first day than the next day is super light so I wouldn’t want to have it on my wedding day unless I’m on my third day of my period day I hope this info helps good luck !!
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  • Lindsey
    Savvy August 2019
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    If you use a menstrual cup you can go all day without having to change out a tampon/pad, which would help! And then for other annoyances, like cramps, take some pain killer (a kind compatible with alcohol if you plan to drink) early in the day and keep taking them to stay ahead of any pain. You will also have so much adrenaline and excitement that day that you may not even notice any cramps! It will be okay, just plan ahead =)

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  • Christine
    Expert September 2018
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    I will be having mine the night of my wedding as well

    :-(
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  • Christine
    Expert September 2018
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    I will have to try this:-) thank you for sharing

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    Savvy October 2019
    Jessica ·
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    I think there is a pill that blocks your period for a few days. Talk to your gyno. I am not taking birth control right now (its horrible for me) thats what i am afraid of 😬😬😬
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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
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    I started my period the night of my wedding. I also was sick with a cold. Thankfully I was so excited and happy on that day that it didn't even bother me.
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  • Alexis
    Dedicated April 2021
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    Perhaps try the vitamin C thing out for this months period if you haven’t started yet. And it might bump the whole thing up for next month
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  • FutureMrsS
    Savvy June 2019
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    I would recommend going on the pill just up until you're wedding. I know it will suck but you can skip the placebo pills so you miss your period all together and then stop right after the wedding. You can still get pregnant immediately right after you stop taking as the pill protects you one day at a time. Might be worth it so you don't have to deal with all the PMS and stuff

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    Devoted January 2019
    Jesalina ·
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    I am going to be dealing with the same problem.. k havnet been on birth control and really hate to start it again, but j also don't want my period. I am 5 months out so have some time. I would say that it's not going to make a huge difference for you to take the pill up till the wedding. Good luck
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  • Angela
    Dedicated September 2018
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    I'm not on BC either and I'm going to be on the 2 heaviest days of my period my period during my rehearsal dinner and wedding. Last month I tried pushing it back with no luck. This month (my wedding month) I'm going to try to speed it up. If I at least knock out the first 2 days of my period before my wedding I can make it through without cramps, bloating, overflow Smiley atonished , etc. I'm doing this by taking ginger shots a few days before my period and I told my FH to gear up because we'll be having sex (TMI, I know) every day for at least a few days before my period. I'm also using a menstrual cup so that I don't have any overflow accidents like I would get from a tampon. I've used it for 2 cycles now and I'm in LOVE!

    The science behind it... Ginger stimulates the hormones related to your period and can send your uterus into shedding mode early (only a day or 2, nothing crazy). Sex, orgasms specifically, stimulate the uterus causing it to contract. If you are about to have your period, this can cause it to come a day or two early and end faster. Semen also has a chemical in it that triggers the uterus to contract and shed it's lining as well. So if you're already having premarital sex, I say go for the gusto a few days before and speed that sucker up. Hey, you'll probably relieve some pre-wedding stress and get closer to your FH in the process. I say it's a win-win.

    I'm not a scientist and I'm definitely not a doctor, I've just been researching non-hormonal ways to alter my period for the 4 last months... ever since I found out my period would be ON my wedding.

    Edit: Just a side note, doctors are now saying that the hormones from BC can stay in your system for up to 12 months after you stop taking it. It's not the same for everyone though.

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    Savvy September 2018
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    I’m so worried about this!! I have the mirana and it makes my periods super irregular so I never know when it’s coming. I’ve gone 4 months without a period and I never know when I’m about to start until I start cramping the day before. 😬 I’ve never heard of trying the vitamin C but maybe I should try it! My wedding is in 21 days
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  • Heather
    Expert September 2018
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    My wedding is september 15
    I have an app that predicts my period when i was choosing my date i chose a weekend that my app said i would not have my period
    So 7 or so months ago it changed
    It predicted id have my period over my wedfing weekend
    It changed since them im to have it the weekend before the wedding
    Im hopin it dont change again
    But hopefulky it changes and you get it earlier
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  • Nohely
    Savvy May 2019
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    Hi Rachel,

    I've had two people close to me be on their periods on their wedding day. One of them started the night before and other was towards the end. Make sure you're taking whatever pain medication you normally use on a scheduled basis to avoid as much discomfort as possible on your special day. However, be mindful that some medications shouldn't be taken with alcohol as it can have a negative effect on your liver, so read the bottle!
    If you're more of a holistic pain relief person, try these.

    https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/thermacare-heatwraps-advanced-menstrual-pain-relief-therapy/ID=prod6003654-product?ext=gooKBM_PLA_-_Health_Care&pla&adtype=pla_with_promotion&kpid=sku6002894&sst=_k_Cj0KCQiAlIXfBRCpARIsAKvManzsTu4Y67VD8Z-pxj-yx14tcaiPKJzgI8TbyxXEGfyOjVesrTeJXv8aAupXEALw_wcB_k_&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlIXfBRCpARIsAKvManzsTu4Y67VD8Z-pxj-yx14tcaiPKJzgI8TbyxXEGfyOjVesrTeJXv8aAupXEALw_wcB


    I'm a nurse and use these during my shift and it helps me get through my day with minimal discomfort (I have really bad cramps, every time).


    Schedule potty breaks to freshen up, wouldn't be a terrible idea to have a pack of baby wipes in your bag to clean up, because your dress is probably going to make you hot.


    Then just take a nice refreshing shower after the reception, and see where the night takes you! Both brides said that the post-nuptial celebrations were not interrupted by their periods, and were easily worked around.

    Congratulations and enjoy your day!

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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
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    I see your wedding day has now passed! I hope all went well! My period came 6 days early to greet me on the day of and was legit the heaviest it's been in 5 years but it was ok!

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