I am following this thread. I turned 50 in October and I thought I was fine with it. But around the same time, I plunged into a deep something - I don't even know ...... I have always struggled with Anxiety, and take meds for it, and I do have some health issues that are kind of vague and probably just menopause. I just feel kind of lost in general - my kids are 12, 15, and 16 - we are still homeschooling and dealing with their learning disabilities and their medical stuff. It's all just a lot and I am tired - in all the ways.

It could be taking a few days to show up. Or it could be the flu. Or some other virus. If it wouldn't change what you are doing, I wouldn't bother. I'm always afraid I'll end up with something worse than I walked in with!!!!

It is definitely ok to stock up the freezer with things you know everyone likes. We have recently started getting some things from Hungryroot. Most of their stuff is premade, but you may find some things you like.

I’ve gotten several from ebay. Read reviews and definitely look for the heavyweight ones.

@BakersDozen I PMed you.

I had never heard of it. I grew up in the 70s and I honestly never knew it was a thing until maybe college in the 90s? But then I thought it was just something that people only did when they wanted to shelter their kids - mostly very religious families.

I would like to get an espresso machine for making lattes at home. I think I would say my budget is under $200. I’ve looked on Amazon, but I get overwhelmed very quickly! I just want one that makes basic espresso and steams milk. Any recommendations????? ( I do have a great drip coffee machine already, but I’m open to a combo machine if that fits in the budget.)

Exercise of some sort Start getting kids' passport documents ready Get everything together for first day of co-op Monday Figure out what else needs to be on this list LOL

Another vote for a Cuinsinart. I have a fairly basic one, but I LOVE it.

I have been on Armour for years, but in the last 2 years, something feels like it has changed. Do you know where you heard that the formulation has changed?

I'll add that to my list of things to research!

2 years ago (when I was 48), I started having serious fatigue - as in I have to take a nap pretty much every day. It's seriously inconvenient. My Primary Care doctor has ruled out - sleep apnea, depression, anemia, autoimmune issues. I am Hypothyroid, but I take Armour and that has been fairly stable for a while, although I know that can be complicated. I do need to eat better, exercise, and drink more water, which I am working on. But what else can I do? My GYN upped my estrogen replacement and that got rid of the hot flashes. The fatigue is seriously affecting my life and I'm so over it. Ideas? Supplements? Something else to look for?

I haven't read the book. Should I read it before seeing the movie?

I just recently changed primary care doctors. My previous one left the practice, I had had issues with the practice in general, so I decided to find a different practice altogether. My criteria was - Who could see me as a new patient the quickest? Many doctors in my area have 6 month waiting lists or weren't taking new patients at all. I could not wait that long, so I asked friends for recommendations, called a bunch of places, and eventually, got lucky and got an appt 2 weeks later.

It may have been sent by your insurance company. Ours requires us to use mail order for maintenance medications.

Definitely ask to test for all the thyroid antibodies.

I have a couple of crochet projects I need to finish. And a new one I want to start!

Great idea. Hubby is helping me make a list for our family to do as well. So that one will go on the fridge!

Does anyone have a good way to track your progress on your list? I may just write it in the back of my planner (which is really just a fancy notebook where I write my neverending To Do list).

I’m so sorry, Dawn.

I want to do this. I do need to do some things like eating better and exercising. But maybe having 23 things to DO will help me focus.

Yes! I have ADHD and tend to get all fatalistic - I just ate cookies, so I'll NEVER be able to eat healthy.

Oh Dawn, I'm so sorry. Hugs to all of you.

I keep saying I need to channel my stubbornness and do this.

Sounds like my 12 year old. She's my youngest and she might actually kill me one of these days.