Camping Dilemma-Possibly TMI

[Anonymous]

So, we are set to go camping this weekend Sat/Sun. It will be my dd's first trip (she is 4). My boys have each been a few times (10 and 6). When we go, we do not go to a campground, we will load up the canoe (and raft with our supplies) and paddle up the Potomac to our "spot". The area of the Potomac we go is very secluded, that is not my issue. My dh has been so excited about this one night trip. So, of course, I am going to get my period between today and Saturday (the day we leave). I can rough it, really I can, but am I being a wuss about feeling like if it happens, I want to postpone our trip? Dh cannot take the kids alone, neither of us are comfortable with one adult doing this trip, in the event that something happens. He assures me he will make sure I can have privacy from the kids when needed, but ugh.....definitely no bathroom, and in a weird sort of way I am a bit worried that my trash might attract animals (yes I am totally serious).

[Anonymous]

Bring a 2-gallon ziploc bag and wrap your "trash" in baby wipes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bring a 2-gallon ziploc bag and wrap your "trash" in baby wipes?

This.

or bring a small shovel and dig a hole and bury the used tampons.

[Anonymous]

are you on the pill? if so, you can skip your period by just skipping the placebo pills and starting the next pack. I do this occasionally when I don't want to have my period on vacation.

[Anonymous]

So pack yourself a ziplock bag with tin foil and a few crushed aspirin. You use the tin foil to wrap your "used" items and the aspirin neutralizes the smell.

[Anonymous]

My son, who's 4, has handed me a tampon before and has asked where the blood is. How how you hidden this all these years? I envy your privacy.

Anonymous wrote:So, we are set to go camping this weekend Sat/Sun. It will be my dd's first trip (she is 4). My boys have each been a few times (10 and 6). When we go, we do not go to a campground, we will load up the canoe (and raft with our supplies) and paddle up the Potomac to our "spot". The area of the Potomac we go is very secluded, that is not my issue. My dh has been so excited about this one night trip. So, of course, I am going to get my period between today and Saturday (the day we leave). I can rough it, really I can, but am I being a wuss about feeling like if it happens, I want to postpone our trip? Dh cannot take the kids alone, neither of us are comfortable with one adult doing this trip, in the event that something happens. He assures me he will make sure I can have privacy from the kids when needed, but ugh.....definitely no bathroom, and in a weird sort of way I am a bit worried that my trash might attract animals (yes I am totally serious).

[Anonymous]

Bring a coffee can with a plastic lid for used tampons.

~former Girl Scout leader

[Anonymous]

No pill, cannot take hormones due to blood clotting issues, but thanks for all the other tips. I think the ziploc and aspirin will make me feel I am at least trying to do something. As far as how I have managed privacy, you know, I often wonder the same thing. I guess at home, I just shut the door (at least once they were old enough to notice/care), and when we are outside of the home, I have them stand outside my stall with their feet showing. I was hoping for all the posters to come and tell me, "no way would I go" but alas, I guess dh might win this one

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So pack yourself a ziplock bag with tin foil and a few crushed aspirin. You use the tin foil to wrap your "used" items and the aspirin neutralizes the smell.

Not the OP, but that sounds like a great suggestion! I didn't know that about the aspirin.

[Anonymous]

you can always wear cloth pads and wash them...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So pack yourself a ziplock bag with tin foil and a few crushed aspirin. You use the tin foil to wrap your "used" items and the aspirin neutralizes the smell.

Not the OP, but that sounds like a great suggestion! I didn't know that about the aspirin.

Yes, I used to lead wilderness trips and this was how we handled it...worked pretty well.

[Anonymous]

Diva cup for the trip.

[Anonymous]

I would throw the tampons or pads in the campfire - and voila! And I would use paper towels with water to "freshen up" down there and throw those in the campfire too.

[Anonymous]

Start practicing now.

In my experience, you can pretty much always count on getting your period when camping. I could go camping three weeks in a row, and I'd get my Little Friend. Every. Single. Time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would throw the tampons or pads in the campfire - and voila! And I would use paper towels with water to "freshen up" down there and throw those in the campfire too.

For some reason, that sounds like a weird ritual in honor of some goddess.