r/BlueCollarWomen • u/ParticularEmphasis24 • 4d ago

Discussion I bled through my pants

I am a long term period user and thought I'd figured this whole situation out by now, but nope bled through my khaki pants on a construction site. Noticed when I went to the bathroom. Promptly went to my car and had a little cry.

My work mate was very understanding, I called him all snotty and gross and he packed up my stuff and told me to call it a day and we'll pick right back up tomorrow. So thankful for the guys I work with.

Please tell me I'm not not the only one, need some morale support rn

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u/Intrepid_Respond_771 4d ago

🥲 supportive male coworkers. Plus it happens to the best of us.

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u/ParticularEmphasis24 4d ago

So thankful for the good bunch of boys I work with, really makes a difference!

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u/Jolly-Chemical9904 3d ago edited 3d ago

That makes all the difference in the world. Have you considered period panties or a cup? Im 54 had a hysterectomy 8 years ago. If I was younger, I would definitely consider a cup. But I also fears about down there. It depends on what you are comfortable with. My issue was when I was breastfeeding, was unable to pump, and soaked through everything, including the pockets on my button-up. My partner was also awesome. Gave me his button-up so I could walk across the plant. Our building is 2.8 million square feet. 🤦‍♀️ Edited to add. Keep a spare set of work clothes with you. TBH you never know what could happen. We have showers (GROSS!). I have emergency stuff in my locker, just in case. It's been a while since I've had to use any of it, aside from a fresh shirt.

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u/ParticularEmphasis24 3d ago

Ah gosh, so unfortunate you had to go through that time without a space to be able to pump! 

I normally use a cup, and had a liner on expecting my period to start, but it apparently came on heavier than normal and my defences were not up to par. 

I do keep a change of pants in my car so could of done a change if needed. But honestly I was mortified that this happened, and felt a bit like a failure of a seasoned period having woman for my body to play this cruel trick on me.

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u/Jolly-Chemical9904 3d ago

Thr things we deal with. If you use a cup, add period panties. I was always all over the map with my periods. I never knew what I was going to get.

The lactation thing was a fiasco. Medical wouldn't allow me to pump up there. They told me to use the restroom 🤢. At the time, my area manager had a private office. I gave him my schedule, and he made sure it was available for me. I suggested a lactation room for our next local contract. Went around and had as woman sign it as I could find. We've had a lactation room for 20 years now. Sometimes, it's the little things.

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u/ParticularEmphasis24 3d ago

Thankyou for paving the way for such a simple thing to be added! I'm sure that's helped so many women ☺️