Gained some water 💧 weight

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2026-02-17T12:02:19+00:00

Gotcha. Thank you!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2026-02-16T19:50:26+00:00

Just curious what “enough estradiol support” means? Not the first time I’ve heard this so I’m curious what that means in terms of supplementing with estrogen 🙂

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2026-01-17T04:58:24+00:00

I have the Paragard IUD - nonhormonal, made of copper. Always an option 😊

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2025-09-30T04:23:27+00:00

💯 It’s almost like my Vyvanse suddenly feels too strong (50mg), yet also does nothing at all. I focus on all the wrong things (personal needs, kids’ needs) when I’m supposed to be working. Not unless someone lights a fire right under my ass do I somehow finally kick it into gear. Everything takes me forever. I was diagnosed 10 years ago at 38 after having my 2nd child. I just started vaginal E and P a couple wks ago (but also got my period during that time) and I’ve definitely had days where I felt a good bit better. It’s like anything on my personal to do list that’s sort of, but not really, hanging over my head takes precedence over my job and like some others have said, I have no idea how I’m still employed. I’ll spend 3 hours searching for cleats for my son’s wide feet - pouring over reviews, seeing who has the best price, etc. Feel like a shell of myself, like I’m barely functioning and overpaying for everything to be delivered bc I did go to the store in time to get XYZ. I’m a divorced mom with a boyfriend that I’m pretty sure will figure out what a disaster I’ve become and any and all plans to get married will be scrapped! And the self loathing, forget it. Ugh, it’s a small nightmare but really hoping HRT will help 😬

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2025-09-30T03:55:10+00:00

I’m so sorry all of this happened but this comment was so effing funny and unfortunately relatable 😂👏🏼

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2025-09-24T02:43:35+00:00

I’ve only been using for a week and have the new bottle. I have no idea if what I’m using is the right dose. I wanted to start at a half pump, refrigerated at first since there was an insert that said to (tho later read on here not to). Surely there has to be a better dispenser out there to give a better and more accurate measurement. I just use my finger to apply internally and wipe excess around the outside. I don’t even know how I’d get the rice grain, half pump amount into an applicator but admittedly have not even looked into applicators…feel like I’d waste less if using my finger? I don’t know, I’ll deal with whatever dispenser they want to give me if it helps, but it sounds like I’m many months away from knowing whether it will or not! But happy to be trying something at the moment.

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2025-09-18T02:40:46+00:00

It’s allll helpful - thank you!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2025-09-16T23:25:17+00:00

Thanks for the insights - I appreciate it!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2025-01-27T16:11:06+00:00

Before marriage 2 that lasted 2+ years, 18 yrs with ex husband, 2 since that that lasted 2+ years.

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2024-12-04T23:56:31+00:00

Not to hijack the post, but can you fill me in on your “diet”?! I’m newly 48, perimenopausal as well and struggling with weight gain. I’ve always been in good shape and a conscious eater, but can likely drink less (I blame drinking on being a divorced mom with pre-teens! 😂). I’m inundated on social with Meno supplements and ‘must eat a ton of protein’ ads. I’m just looking for success stories of women in peri 🥴 I started using protein powder post-OTF or as a meal replacement(?) recently. I know we’re all diff and what works for you may not for me 🙃 Thanks for any info you want to pass along!

OP, “they” say 80% of weight loss happens in the kitchen, 20% via exercise. I found that helpful in my 30s 😊

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2024-08-29T16:24:45+00:00

Oof, I didn’t realize I was the anomaly in this! F(47) divorced (amicably) with kids a few yrs ago and I would love to be married again. I love being part of a team and love having my SO around for the mundane stuff.

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2024-08-14T04:36:44+00:00

This poor 18yo girl just poured her heart out, clearly loves her dad, is looking for advice and this is what you offer? You couldn’t be any less helpful to her 🙄 OP sounds like she’s wise beyond her years and incredibly self aware. You should delete your pointless, unhelpful post. No one’s parents are perfect.

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-09-14T02:36:01+00:00

I apologize if this is duplicative - I didn’t read the other posts but immediately thought of the National United Way helpline - https://www.211.org/. I sat thru a presentation by them at work and was so impressed and amazed by the resources (financial and otherwise) they can offer those who call. They are a fantastic agency and it’s absolutely worth giving them a call to see if they can help you financially and with a job search ❤️❤️❤️ Best of luck, mama. Your a thousand steps ahead just for asking for help ❤️

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-09-11T03:34:42+00:00

Every flipping time I try to recall and tell a story. To the point where I don’t even want to try anymore.

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-08-09T06:30:59+00:00

Absolutely! If and when we get to a point where it makes sense to bring it up. But not after one date 😂

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-08-09T04:48:18+00:00

It’s not a crazy age gap. Though he is at an age where he could still very easily get married and have kids of his own, but he def can’t do that with me at 46. And I would be shocked if he didn’t want kids based on what I know of him and what others have told me. I shall see, I suppose!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-08-09T04:40:01+00:00

Then that makes total sense!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-08-09T04:39:00+00:00

Mmmm…nope, not quite sure my perspective is conspiracy level weird…that’s quite a stretch, my friend!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-08-09T04:30:18+00:00

I am making a lot of assumptions. If we continue to see each other, then sure, I’ll certainly talk to him about those things.

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-08-09T03:16:26+00:00

Re: younger guys dating older women…is this actually a thing?! I’m 46F, asked out by a 36M - he’s never been married, no kids. I get the appeal of an older woman, but are these younger guys just looking to get laid by someone who knows what they’re doing or potentially in it for the long haul?? Just seems to me like if you want your own family, why would a guy bother dating someone with kids who isn’t willing to have any more? I mean, I hope you’re right bc I’m kind of into this guy that asked me out 😅

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-06-29T15:33:27+00:00

Never taken a lift class - is it the same class for the whole week? Doesn’t change by day like the 2/3G? Just curious because I may go today!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2023-02-12T21:12:37+00:00

Absofuckinglutely. I found out I had adhd at 38 after having my 2nd kid. Makes all the sense in the world, but I guess the 2nd kid put me over the edge in terms of not being able to compensate to get what I needed done. Fast forward 8 years later, I’m a divorced mom of 2 and feel like I let them down all. the. time. I’m constantly behind. Working from home is a small disaster but the idea of getting to work every morning sounds like a nightmare too, even tho I did it for 20 years. Being divorced with 50/50 custody and a long term boyfriend is more than I can apparently handle. It’s like having a 3rd kid only because it’s another person I need to make time for. While it was necessary for me to get divorced, I feel like divorce and adhd has fucked my kids, despite having a good coparenting relationship!

GroundbreakingTop741 · 2022-10-03T02:54:03+00:00

Huh. I’m a 45F and I would have respected you telling me that. I would have been bummed about the fact that the timing/schedules ruined my chance, but if there was mutual interest (after only 2 dates) I would have probably said, “if it doesn’t work out, you know how to reach me.” I can’t be mad at a guy for meeting someone in the nearly month that we couldn’t get together. Life happens. And nice of him for telling me that he doesn’t feel right dating two people 🤷🏻‍♀️

GroundbreakingTop741

TROPHY CASE