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[serene]

So I went off birth-control pills a little under a month ago, I think (I'd
have to check to see). A few days ago, I noticed really terribly sore
nipples. Then yesterday or the day before, water retention. Also, before
I went on birth-control pills 5 or 6 years ago, I had my period every day
(though some days weren't more than spotting).

Yesterday, as I was out walking with someotherguy (or was it the
day before? I suck at timelines), I mused aloud about whether I could be
pregnant. Probably not, but...?

Then last night I realized that what was probably happening was
pre-menstrual symptoms that had likely been muted by the Pill.

Today? Cramps. (I've never had cramps in my life, even when I was
menstruating every day.)

I think maybe I'd better count on getting my period in a day or two. With
any luck, it'll end before I get on a plane for 12 hours on Wednesday.