Alaska was still not a state in the late 40's, so he was given (as all takers were) 600 acres of land for free if he promised to homestead it. He sent word back to his homeland of Switzerland, where many friends expressed wanting to move, that he had found a good piece of land.
Yes | No Thank you! It's very possible to be pregnant have your period. I had a normal period just before I found out that I was pregnant. My period ended on a Monday. I had symptoms right after it ended. Nausea, dizziness, breast tenderness, headaches, bloating, food cravings.
Rankin says that if your period timing swings wildly (such as 22 days one month and 35 the next), then you should talk to your doctor to make sure nothing is wrong. If you are new to having a period, however, variations in your cycle are normal. It may take a few years for the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ovaries to mature fully and result in normal, regular monthly cycles, says Rankin.