Nerd Nuggets

I was asked this in the comments of my ‘Mirena and my tinfoil hat’ posting and thought that this would make a better blog entry than it would a response.

The primary difference between the Mirena and the copper IUD is what they’re made of and HOW the body responds to the different materials. Let me put it out there that I’m not a Dr and I am biased. I had a really rough time on the Mirena and feel a bit duped by the medical system so I may not be kind.

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So, it’s been about 7 weeks since I had the dreaded IUD out and I’ve had my 6-week post-op check in with my gyno and all is ok. I’ve had a normal cycle and things are overall where they should be.

Since having the IUD removed I’ve noticed the following: Read the rest of this entry »

I love this comic: Read the rest of this entry »

I have to say, I love environment Canada’s website - particularly their weather warnings. From today’s Ottawa freezing rain warning:

An active early spring weather pattern will continue to send a conveyor belt of moist air towards the lower Great Lakes region. The leading impulse in this conveyor belt began last night with rain over much of southern Ontario.

Weather Warning Link

What I really like is the use of words like Conveyor - not something you’d expect from a weather warning. :-)

Yes - my baby cat is now the senior cat of the house at the wise and yet silly age of 13. Hard to believe that I’m old enough to have been responsible for an animal for 13 years. Gah - we’re both old. Happy Birthday brat. I love you lots.