IUD!!! share your stories:)

So after long careful consideration, I finally did it! I got the Mirena IUD. I had originally wanted the copper, as I didn't want hormonal but my aunt had it and was unhappy with the length of the adjustment period and how horribly crampy and long it made her periods. My doctor also warned against it as i suffer from a terrible period as well. So I was extremely nervous to get it, as I'd had an internship at the VA in the women's health clinic and I observed many placements and they were a nightmare I must say. Lots of crying women and some blood so that put me off. But what kept drawing me back was how perfect it seemed for my lifestyle. I have a long term boyfriend and we both dislike condoms, and I have trouble with the pill, it made me suicidal. So I took the leap. I was practically shaking three hours before I went in I was so nervous. I took a leftover pain killer from my wisdom teeth surgery and that calmed me right down. When I got to the office a very kind nurse had me pee in a cup, and then set me up on the table with my bf right at my side. The doctor came in and was very calm and gentle. I became terrified however and I begged her to hurry. So she inserted the speculum, (icy cold) and already I was uncomfortable. Unfortunately the pill is taken had not changed my sensation, only my intellect. But then she grabbed my cervix with those pokey tongs, the tenaculum I think and that was quite a cramp. But then it all became a blur or my legs shaking in pain, and me making embarrassing noises until finally I felt some relief as she slid her instruments out of me. I laid on the table feeling incredibly vulnerable for nearly 40 minutes until I hobbled out to the car. The next few days I had some cramping that was pretty awful. And one week later I'm still experiencing some pretty terrible cramps for several hours a day. All the way in my stomach and down to my thighs. I was concerned and I was going to call my doctor but I found a group of women online who also suffered some terrible cramps. There seems to be a small percentage that really really suffers and just needs to power through to the three or maybe six month mark for their bodies  to finally accept the object. Regardless I'm so proud of myself for doing this, and it's empowering to take control of my sexual health like this. I feel like I can do anything. IUD girls please share your stories I'd be interested to hear from you all!