28 Days

That’s the number of days in this month

That’s also the number of days since my husband left (to go finish his studies. It’s going to be a good 6 to 8 months till we’re together again)

That’s also the number of days in the normal period cycle

Which brings us to the seemingly random question my grandmother asked me ; “Have you got your period?”

Having PMSed last week, even I was wondering when it is going to come.

I’ve also been googling the correlation between ice creams and the onset of periods. [The self-inflicted ban on ice cream having been lifted post the wedding, there might have been one too many of the said indulgence]

Well, my grandmother and I have discussed periods on many occasions. Sanitary methods used across the ages. How it used to be in hers and how it is now. We discussed it at length when my sister switched to cloth pads – from why would she bother going back to the old ages when you have easier methods available now to this fabric might be good for her cloth pads. She also knows that I like lemon water during my cramps. So my period is no stranger to her.

What was strange however was her asking me if I got it. I don’t think that has ever happened before.

I didn’t think too much of it when she asked however, as I was temporarily distracted by wondering that myself: When am I going to get it? Will it interfere with my weekend plans?

THEN it dawned on me!

The connection between her question and statements 2 and 3 from the beginning of this blog.

Hahahahahhaha!

My dear grandmother is hoping I’m preggo! She don’t care that I’ve been married less than 2 months. She’s wondering if I’ve started preparing for next stage of life already.

However, what my poor grandmother doesn’t know is that I have a 40 day cycle.

Hahahhahahahahahahah !!!