Ok, Just a quick update- I sucked it up, bought some midol, and went to my friends grad party

Then I went to my FMIL's house because she was altering my jacket that came with my dress. well, after her hour long rant about how i need to do a body cleansing every 3 months due to chemicals, hormones, and preservatives in our food she finally showed me my jacket.
I AM SO IN LOVE!!!! Here's a before and after pic of my jacket so far. She cut it and lined it. She's not quite done. she has some hand sewing left (hence the pins), but it's amazing, and even though she has "special moments" the lady is AMAZINGLY TALENTED!