In Europe, per my former Dr, they're rated good for 7 years--the US just hasn't approved the Mirena for that long.

Mine has *cough* been on Euro time because my Dr left before I could schedule getting it out. I'll have it taken out once the post-snip checks are clear for Paul, and I will miss it, because periods are stupid and I like not having them.

24.3 Inches in my town. This is my parking lot [link]

yes, those things peeking out of snowdrifts are cars.

Wowza, Vortex! Just looking at that photo makes me want hot cocoa.

Thanks for the info on Mirena. I realized I was actually curious about Nuvaring. Has anyone used that?

meara, that sucks. Maybe it wasn't her idea? Still, sucks to have a night ruined.

Speaking of exes... went to the underwear and capes party. It was pretty fun. It was nice to finally have a reason to wear my only matching bra/panties/garter belt outfit. Plus, I was able to use a fake fur wrap for my cape. I felt very Daisy Buchanan. The whole house literally shimmied from everyone moving around, and around, and around (you're welcome).

It's a good thing I've come a long way in my body acceptance and self-confidence, because one of D's exes (he's friends with two in town) showed up in duct tape. Only duct tape. Including a cape taped to her shoulders. She's super skinny and, I discovered last night, has a lovely voice. Her eyes are not lavender, though, and her hair is more mousy than red.

She's never been anything but nice to me, and I don't want to be That Girlfriend, so I'm just trying to be compassionate with my little twinges of insecurity.

Hey, she's an ex, not a current, right? But still, yeah. And go you for body pride. I'm sure you were freaking hot as hell.

It probably wasn't Sues idea to go dancing, but I still feel like she could've texted an warned me rather than waiting til I showed up to text "hi".

Smonster, I really liked Nuvaring. The cost even with my insurance got to be too much. But I'd happily go back to it if I could.

I slept the entire day. Like, I woke up "for good" at 10, ate, lazed in bed with the computer, started dozing, and had to force myself to get up at 2:30. Maybe there's something about New Orleans. Or vacation.

So Nora and smonster, I suspect I won't be trying to do parades Sunday or Monday, with the weather forecast. I'd like to see you guys if possible, though.

smonster, I like my NuvaRing quite a bit. Don't feel it, no major mood swings or weight changes, periods definitely less severe. And they still have the same 50%-off-the-first-12 promotion they had going when I first started, so you can at least try it for a few months without taking too big a financial hit even if you've got insurance issues.

Dana! I also wasted all of today. Got up, made pancakes and then realized that I had just missed two of my favorite horses racing at Gulfstream Park. (Watched it online: exciting race.)

Now, lounging even more.

I also wasted all of today.

As did I! I accomplished dying my hair, and slounging around in pajama pants. Next I may accomplish a nap.

I wasted today too. I'm feeling guilty about it because TCG spent most of the day shoveling.