Saturday, August 23, 2008
" Cramps Cramps, go away.
Come again another day (better if don't).
Little Mewdwed wants to play.
Cramps Cramps, go away. "
When talking about their birthing process, my friends (on separate occasions) asked me "do you know how giving birth feels?"
I thought to myself "Duh! How would I know when I haven't had any kids of my own?" (Furkids excluded; I definately don't give birth to anything furry even if I do have kids in future. I hope not.) Both of them replied in the same way by asking me this question if I have had menstrual cramps before. I answered 'ya'. How could I not have menstrual cramps before? Cramps and menstruation comes hand in hand; they are like best friends who have never been apart. I refuse to believe that any woman who has started menstruation has never experienced a single cramps before.
Then my friends replied "The pain of giving birth is like your menstruation multiply 10 to 20 times."
The first time I heard it, my jaw almost dropped. I almost wanted to knock off the idea of having any kids in the future. Why must women be put through the torments of suffering from pain (& other pms symptoms) every month, and then extreme torments each time they give birth?
Guys, if you think you have had enough of us ramblings and grumblings, thinking that you know all about it, then you are so wrong. You can never understand how horrendous and tormented we feel, it's nothing like muscle cramps nor gastric pains.
The worse thing is, PMS doesn't just stop at cramps! PMS has made me feel faint and giddy at times, breaking out in cold sweat, having hot flushes, lost of appetite (even someone who eats as much as me loses appetite!) and stomache! It's worse if it's all of the above! I remember I almost fainted on a train while on the way to CityHall. I really wished someone would give up a seat to me. I quickly went out of the train in time (cause the crowded train was really stuffy) and squatted down while my vision slowly regained (I was close to blacking out then).
Sighs. Why must we be tormented with pre-menstrual symptoms on top of donation of blood against our own will !?!?! If we can donate the blood that we have lost the years, I believe the blood bank never be low on supplies.
I watched on news last month that Japanese scientist have discovered that blood from menstruation can be used to repair heart damaage. On a separate article, it is also stated that menstrual blood cells can be used to cure incurable disease.
I really do hope that these scientists/researchers can work harder, so that these methods are widely use in the health care sector like how people eat antibiotics and paracetamols like nobody's business. At least, I will feel happier that my monthly sacrifice is not for a worthless cause.
On a side note, I am going to donate blood 'The Proper Blood Bank Way'. Most probably at HSA (which is in the compounds of Singapore General Hospital at Outram). Anyone keen to join?
Edited: Someone just ask me to donate blood today. That's a crazy idea, cause I can't afford to donate from two different avenues. Given the amount of blood drawn out from my body (through a biological cycle and needles), I think I wouldn't be able to make it out from the Blood Donation Centre. Though the blood bank's handout says it's okay for most women, I know that it wouldn't be the case for me. Not when I feel faint when standing on the train for <45 minutes.
The monthly affair causes great damage to the body okay! (At least to mine.) 元气大伤 are the best words to describe. Let my weak little body recuperate for a week or so before donating. Thus donation of blood will probably 2 weeks from now.Labels: It's a Girl's Thing
I-dreamt-of-a-cavalier at 11:07 am
wishesGALORE
1) Go for Charity Dog Run
2)
Bring the Poochies out!
3) Set up an Adoption Blog
4) Donate money to Charity
5) Convince my friends to donate/volunteer at Charity as my birthday gift
6) Volunteer
7) Go Ubin
8) A Nice Over Night at Sentosa
9) Pudding to Blend in Well
