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Originally Posted by Pinoikoi
 Well, let me know if they are out.. I bought a box of tests the other day at Fred's.. and I know what life is like when one desperately needs one and doesn't have one..
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Originally Posted by spruce
 Katreena Whichever way it turns out, we're here to support you.  love, penelope |
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Originally Posted by roadfamily6now
 I just wish that sometimes people would stop messing with nature. |
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Originally Posted by spruce
Katreena Whichever way it turns out, we're here to support you. love, penelope |
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Originally Posted by dislocator3972
Amen.
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Originally Posted by roadfamily6now
Katreena,
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Yeah. And his other debts, and reapplying for Denali Kid Care for our daughters, and applying for Charity for some of those medical bills.
| Early Menopause Symptoms |
| Premature menopause symptoms are essentially the same as those of natural menopause. Women commonly suffer from night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia, headaches, and joint or muscle pain. Body shape changes are also common, causing you to put on weight around the abdomen. Additionally, water retention and menopause commonly go together. Menopausal women can experience emotional ups and downs, including anxiety, depression, cravings, and forgetfulness. All of these symptoms are triggered by the fluctuation of hormones in the body during menopause. In particular, estrogen levels reduce dramatically during the onset of menopause, causing a variety of changes in the body's functions. |
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Originally Posted by ~Purity♥Lake~
This whole post is rather personal.
My mind is all scattered lately and I guess now I am willing to share what has me freaking out. There is a possibility I may be pregnant, or having early menopause, or some other uterine problem. I've scheduled an appointment at the ANHC for next Friday, before anyone suggests I must first get medical advice. Background: I was pregnant in 1995 by my first husband and miscarried. If I hadn't miscarried, I'd have a 14 year old daughter right now. I never used any birth control during the nine years I was married to him and never got pregnant again. Four months into knowing my now husband, I was preganant with Abigail.   hen Abigail was only 5 months old, while I was on two forms of birth control, we conceived Sophia. 2 months after Sophia was born, I had an IUD put in (the kind that is safe for use while breastfeeding, of course). Sophia will be three years old on the 22nd. I've been, overall, fairly happy with the IUD.After the IUD was put in, my periods were pretty much the same as they'd always been. Instead of a 28-29 day cycle, though, I've had a 30-31 day cycle. I am counting from first day of one period to the first day of the next period. My periods last between 6 to 7 days just like they did pre - IUD. They are heavy, and I get clots and cramps and PMS really bad, just as I always have. Well, the last several months I hadn't been writing down start/end dates as I usually do. But, I know my last period pretty much ended on July 1st, which means it likely began on or around June 24th. The past couple months I've had some spotting around ovulation time and thought nothing of it. All of July, I've had some spotting every 3rd day or every other day, it varies. It's nothing that requires a tampon or pad, it's just noticeable when I wipe after peeing. Well, here it is now 6 weeks since my last period began. I'm really worried. It's not that I wouldn't want another child... someday, when we have a decent housing environment, more space, more money, less debt, etc. ... I did after all, at some point in time, want 4 kids, but that was before two unplanned for and unwanted cesarean deliveries. I'm fat, I'm out of shape and can't imagine I have a suitable body for growing another life. Those are just some of my worries right now. That aside, if I am pregnant, I'm having a third child! |
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Originally Posted by roadfamily6now
From what you have said, it really does not sound like pre-menopause but more like an internal miscommunication with your Birth Control. Are you on the Mirena IUD? maybe the hormones are going wacky and causing your periods to become messed up.
I would probably look at having the IUD removed for a few months and see if that helps. Also you could look at doing some herbals to help regulate your cycle. Such as Dong Quai Tea. |
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Originally Posted by ~Purity♥Lake~
I never heard of Dong Quai Tea. What does that do specifically?
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Originally Posted by Pinoikoi
You're correct, paragard is non-hormonal.
Dong Quai supports the female reproductive system. I don't take the tea, I take Pregnancy Prep, which is a vitamin supplement I get at Natural Pantry. It has raspberry leaf, vitex (chasteberry), Dong Quai, and motherwort. Since I have started taking it I have seen higher temps post ovulation, and also almost non existant cramping during my cycle... and before I had an IUD, my cramps would often be so bad I would vomit for days. True, I am 4 years older than I was when I had regular cycles before, so certainly my cycles could have changed just because of time, but I do think the supplements really help. |
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Originally Posted by akwifeandmomma
I'm looking for info on raw milk, interested in buying a share and getting into a co-op in the Mat-Su, with deliveries in the Anchorage area. Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I had an acquaintance in Eagle River who was organizing a new group of co-op'ers, but I've lost her email/contact info...
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Originally Posted by Pure_AK_Crystal
Today is my third anniversary!!!
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Originally Posted by rabrog
Anyone else been to the fair yet? We went yesterday. I'm glad the rocket launch is over even though I'll be writting the FAA about it.
DD really wanted to do the mni monster trucks of all things! She's too short but she loved watching them. We got food, saw the veggies in the jr. competition (we could have won with zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower...will have to enter next year!) and the photography. Jenn |
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Originally Posted by rabrog
Anyone else been to the fair yet? We went yesterday. I'm glad the rocket launch is over even though I'll be writting the FAA about it.
DD really wanted to do the mni monster trucks of all things! She's too short but she loved watching them. We got food, saw the veggies in the jr. competition (we could have won with zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower...will have to enter next year!) and the photography. Jenn |
The kids entered artwork and one poem this year...no veggies or flowers. E usually enters his sunflowers, but they really aren't growing well (we tried a new type) this year. Pay for the fair to play in a ditch! 
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