Goodbye Sweet Uterus…..

uterus (y t r- s)

Plural uteri (y t -r ) or uteruses

The hollow, muscular organ of female mammals in which the embryo develops. In most mammals the uterus is divided into two saclike parts, whereas in primates it is a single structure. It lies between the bladder and rectum and is attached to the vagina and the fallopian tubes. During the menstrual cycle (estrus), the lining of the uterus (endometrium) undergoes changes that permit the implantation of a fertilized egg. Also called womb.

 

I would like to take a moment of silence for my uterus, the home for my two children for a total of 18 months……aaaaannnndddd….the moment is over. Because for most of my forty years, that little ball of muscle or whatever the hell it is made of, has made my life miserable. Who else in this world could get away with (legally) making you bleed once a month? In my case it was every two weeks at best. I am fully aware that the uterus did not work alone. I know that the ovaries were involved in the chaos. Don’t you worry, they will get theirs. But, for now, the discussion is about the uterus.

I was really concerned that after having a hysterectomy, I would somehow feel like less of a woman. Like the one thing that defines you as a woman, would be gone and I would feel like something was missing. Well, nothing could be further from the truth! I feel free! Free from tampons and midol. Free from headaches and mood swings. Free from my husband being able to say “oh, you must be getting ready to get your period”. Dick.

So my uterus served its purpose and now it’s gone. I am so thankful that it gave me my amazing children, when so many people do not get that gift. That being said, I would still put it in a jar and torment it once a month if I could.