My GYN isn't yet 60. She was a school teacher for a while, and medicine was her second act. I am unsure why she is retiring. I have no idea why my friend's Dr prescribes it to everyone. I am frustrated that I am probably going to have to find a new Dr since one is gone, and one doesn't give me any info. I am still waiting on the hormone numbers to be emailed. I know enough to know "in range" does not equal optimal, but I don't know much more beyond that.

The Dr who did it said patients usually take several months to level out and she replaces/supplements for them. I was under the impression this was around the 6 week check, and that the beginning would be the most wonky. A friend who had one 5 years ago said her Dr supplements everyone, so it that kind of supported in my mind what my Dr said. The weight thing is usually my first sign things are off. I just about never fluctuate. Every time I have had noticeable weight gain, my thyroid or hormones have been off. Unfortunately, they didn't check thyroid at the same time with last draw.

Yes, I kept both ovaries. I am 36. My weight was originally down 8#, then leveled out to down 3-4# from preop. I am now over preop weight despite working out again. Thank you for well wishes.

I got zero notifications on this and had to search for it when I remembered I asked here. Thanks for your replies. I honestly have no clue why she gave me progesterone. I was told a blood check at 6 weeks. That didn't happen. They scheduled one for early August. Meanwhile, my endocrinologist is waiting for results to possibly tweak my Rx. I had my PCP do a panel when I saw her for a check-up. I don't have numbers because I am waiting on the email but got a phone call that "all was normal and there were no signs of menopause". I just hit the 3 month mark this week. I gained 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks. I am in PT for some related pain and bladder issues. I am wondering if I need to see someone more specialized about the hormones before I decide to use any at all. My GYN retires next month and the one who did the surgery seems pretty hands-off. Basically I am glad I am not bleeding profusely but I have a new host of issues to sort now.

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Waited too long to get to the garden and we have severe thunderstorms so maybe tomorrow.

Morning. My sister is coming down today so mostly prep for guests. Animals✔ Breakfast✔ Work 1.5 hours✔ Clean boys' room✔ Safety lesson✔ Bible✔ Read aloud✔ Scripture Weed garden Prep/freeze berries and corn✔

I found our English text and TM for $25ppd used a vs $60+ s/h new. It's not even for the upcoming school year, but the one after. LOL But then I have levels 2-8 complete and can reuse for child 2. Thank you homeschoolclassifieds. I have GOT to finish cleaning cleats and take them in for trade/sell. The $$$ free range organic etc etc meats were on mark down today so I got 4 packs chicken and 3 packs steak less than the price of conventional and threw them in the freezer.

What state, if you don't mind sharing? I am 8.

PT actually ran its scheduled hour instead of hour and twenty like usual. So I guess I have no reason to put off the laundry. 🙄

Interior designer?

I had a major surgery recently and I feel like I knew who counted me as a true friend based largely on what they brought us to eat when I couldn't cook. That sounds silly but some people went out of their way to get stuff they knew we loved even if I had only mentioned it in passing once. I was kind of awestruck how specific a few people were, versus generic "oh yeah, they like pizza". I hope that I am that kind of helpful and considerate to others. That isn't to say I base my relationships on anything like that. It just struck me really deeply.

Good morning. I am trying to really get myself back in the school year groove. We are past our week off for cleaning, past most of our travel, past most of our visitors, and back into math, reading, and Bible. Animals✔ Breakfast ✔ (egg and cheese croissants and fruit salad) Bible✔ Read aloud ✔ (The Family Under the Bridge) Math lessons✔ Grocery shop✔ Work 1.5 hours✔ Lunch✔ (pizzas) Dishes✔ Laundry Unpack Chewy order✔ Clean back porch✔ Check mail✔ Scripture✔ Prayer Dinner✔(prepped chicken salad and watermelon before appt) PT appt✔

I will never forget hearing a story about a mom asking her kid to eat half his sandwich and him replying defiantly he would "only" eat 11 bites... which finished the whole thing. LoL

Target has spiral notebooks listed for 75c... I paid 35c a week ago. Walmart beat them on Ticonderoga and Pink Pearl by 4-7c an item when I was shopping then. Target had the better price on Frixion pens because of a Circle deal. But the Target ad right now is sneaky because of the stuff like the notebooks.

Lol someone once gave me trash bags of clothes they got from someone else. I kept 2 items and months later, wearing the sweater for the first time, I found a $20 in the pocket.

Yes, many times and many different circumstances.

My county has tried to overstep several times since we started 6 years ago. They keep trying to add regulations and even volunteer committees to police other parents. Go by the letter of the state law and just submit your eval annually. The SB has nothing to stand on when they ask for more. "Maintain" has already been established by the state law and Brenda Dickinson.

Walmart surprised me recently with their options from their private brands. Seems there was every format I could dream up. Not sure which were masculine but it might be worth 10 minutes of browsing. I found one I love for under $5.

Took the kids and a tagalong cousin out all day. 4.19/gal for gas. State park entry was $5. Packed lunch. Then creamery for cones was $18. We went to the museum and parking was $4. Pressed penny souvenir for cousin was 51c. Hit the art shop and found discounted pottery by a local artist so I paid $10 for 2 small bowls; one is mine and the other is a gift. $43 after tip for dinner with leftovers. We don't typically spend money like that but she's visiting from out of town and my kids needed to get out, too. Back to free fun for a while now.

The group we lost to Covid had a great team that planned it all- weekly standing park play dates rotating through different area parks every two months, local free or cheap events that required RSVP, and more distant/more costly events that made more sense/were more cost effective to do as a group than just Mom+2 kids and required advance registration and payment. Plus a couple of holiday parties or crafting days.

One librarian had a particular love for art so she would do a 5 minute lesson on an artist and show their works then we would do art inspired by it or in the same style. I don't have it in me to lead a class but know kids are routinely creating so I figured an art show is the next best thing.

Our public library used to have monthly art classes free for all ages. It was 2pm for homeschoolers and PACKED. They quit due to covid and don't plan to restart it. So I have decided I am going to ask the local art gallery/supply shop hybrid if we can do a homeschool art show. I've got friends in various co-ops so we can advertise and coordinate easily. I am thinking 2 or so pieces of each kid's choosing, and preregistration to be sure we have display space. I am trying to establish a full proposal for her that she can tweak as necessary rather than be too vague on the idea.

I'm sure your sister knows you well enough to not be offended. In the South, you'd be in more trouble if you didn't try to help.