Ok I'm a guy and I admit I read through this thread because I'm the one planning for the family. I have a wife and two daughters so I was curious about what I should store for them. I think I'll let my wife know about the cups and she can think about it for her and the girls.

Has anyone though about spill pads? They look like cotton, but are polypropylene (same stuff as milk jugs) and absorb a huge amount of liquids. The case I have is a giant roll that is 4" wide and 100' long and about 1.5" thick. Just cut to lenght, line undies and toss when done. They burn too so you can dispose of them in a fire. Am I totally off my rocker for planning or is this an ok idea?

What about those of us with young daughters? Being a guy, I wouldn't even know how to address the topic with them, if we were ever presented with it... The cups would definitely not be an option.

I guess I need to start stocking up on tons of old rags... Just when I thought I'd prepared for everything.

All I know is that if bathing is not an option then keep baby wipes in stock too.

I am now praying for menopause..woohoo, can't wait. LOL

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Originally posted by Melissa101
I have bad cramps sometimes and I worry about being without my heating pad and Advil? Any natural yet safe cramp killer ideas?

On your lower back, approx 1/2 to 1 inch outwards of your spine, are pressure points, at approx hip level. If you lay on your back, and use your thumbs to put pressure on these points for 5-10 min at a time, the cramps will ease up and depending on the severity, will go away. It takes some practice finding these pressure points, but once you do it is worth it. Even when Advil is available, if the Advil does not completely do the trick, the pressure points will help.

Also, the lower abdomen, approx four finger widths below the belly button, press and hold for about 30 sec.

On the top of your foot between your big toe and second toe, where the two bones meet, gently press in a circular motion.

Cross your left ankle over your right knee and use your right thumb to find the point on the inside of your lower leg just behind the shinbone and three finger-widths above the inner anklebone. Press gently.

Inner thigh, about two inches above your knee are pressure points as well.

Slide your finger out and away from the pronounced bump below your kneecap on the front of your knee until you are on a muscle between two bones of your lower leg. Massage and apply firm pressure to encourage softening of the muscle and to stimulate digestion, promote the release of blood, and relieve nausea.

Lie on the floor with your hands in loose fists under your buttocks, your knees bent and your feet flat.

Use the knuckle of your middle finger to stimulate the area of your buttock just outside of the tailbone below the ridge of the hip.

Lower your pelvis onto your hands and allow the weight of your body to apply the pressure.

Slide your fists under your sacrum (tailbone) and lower your pelvis onto your knuckles. This will relieve lower back pain and the abdominal discomfort of menstruation.

It does take time and practice to find these pressure points, so don't give up if you don't find them right away. These were a lifesaver for me before I had my hysterectomy.

Good Luck
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Peace

Greenize you seem to be a very pratical woman, this is really some thing to think about.
Question what did cave woman do, American Indian.

I am man if need be I could help you solve this problem for about nine months, please u2u me for details.

I apologise in advance for this old joke!

Why do woman have legs?

Ever seen the mess a snail makes??

Sorry!