Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Acorn and Poise; opinions shared are mine.

Teaching middle school was my world long before my children came along.  Scarfing down my lunch in 10 minutes was the daily routine.  Smelling contraband chewing gum from across the room became second nature.  I could (and did) teach all day without pausing for a restroom visit if necessary.  When my “personal kids” came along, I knew that it would be tough to balance work and home life.  Bladder control didn’t even cross my mind.  Soon, it became impossible to teach all day without giving my stressed-out bladder a break.  Childbirth devastated all bladder control, as 2 C-sections created a labyrinth of scar tissue on and in my body.  Hourly restroom breaks are now the norm.   As I’ve learned over the past few years, my mama bladder will make itself more comfortable despite my lack of breaks during the day.

At first I was embarrassed, visiting the feminine care aisle more often than my previous once a month schedule.  After finding out about products meant for bladder leakage, I took the chance and tried Poise microliners.  Comfort and cleanliness don’t have to become a compromise, as I soon learned.   Poise microliners were just the thing I needed!

Microliners work best for my absorbency needs for more than one reason.  First, they are super thin — so thin that I forget I’m wearing them.  As you can see in the photo below, they’re thinner than a penny!  They’re discreet and easy to carry in my purse, teacher bag, or to keep in my desk.  Finally, they’re more affordable than feminine pads.  I find that the coupons are often high-value, too, so the savings are even greater.  In fact, you can find a $2 coupon right here!  It’s so convenient to get my Poise microliners at Walmart.  I can find my classroom supplies, groceries for home, and personal care items all in one shopping trip.

Wearing Poise means that I can feel clean and comfortable all day, whether I’m with my school family or my home family.  This year, the 6th grade got to go on an exhilarating field trip to a local ropes course.  When it was time to do the 300-foot zip line, I knew I couldn’t back down.  It was a team building experience, after all, and I didn’t want to let my team down!  As I climbed up the huge rope net and proceeded to zip across the line (screaming all the way), Poise made sure my comfort was still intact.