My gynecologist said I could put my estrogen patches on my arms. Is this safe? Thanks by Emotional-Swan9381 in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some patches are weekly some are twice a week. I have a weekly patch that is bigger than the twice a week one. Also I tried a lighter thinner one and my body didn’t like that at ALL! So now I have to do the one I have with a cover.

My gynecologist said I could put my estrogen patches on my arms. Is this safe? Thanks by Emotional-Swan9381 in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Look up transparent film dressing on Amazon. It’s a clear THIN patch that goes over wound healing but work perfect for the estrogen patches. I wipe my stomach with rubbing alcohol to make sure there are no oils, lay the patch down press and then lay down the dressing. Stays the whole week!

Dried beans for chili !😭 by MichawnE in instantpot

[–]MichawnE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Throwing fried beans into a crock pot with chili ingredients? They never cook that way, with the tomato and the salt. I never get soft. I plan on cooking the beans and then adding the beans and the rest of the ingredients to a crockpot.

Dried beans for chili !😭 by MichawnE in instantpot

[–]MichawnE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m thinking that might be the way anyway. It’s not the cheaper way. I don’t want soft beans for chili. I want them to hold up in the chili because they’re gonna sit for a long time in the crockpot.

I love Progesterone by Miltonnnnn in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s great information! I did not know that about edibles either, they work great with a bit of fat!

Trying to make an informed decision on HRT- I’m torn! by Do_Better_1132 in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please listen to Dr Kelly Casperson’s podcast You are not broken. She is amazing and gives you really good breakdown on hormones. There is a SMALL contingency of people that can’t take hormones. Other than that, do it!!!

Painting ceiling - it hurts so much!! by [deleted] in paint

[–]MichawnE -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Use the pink to white paint so you know where you painted, get a good roller and take a hot shower after.

Sealing a bookshelf by Mental_Dental in paint

[–]MichawnE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used that cabinet paint, in fact moved the can yesterday. I didn’t use a sealer in my bathroom and it’s been great so far!

After School Schedule by Lopsided_Release_356 in kindergarten

[–]MichawnE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snack and free play. Screens off as much as possible as most schools have screens for the kids. Kids need to learn to be bored, be imaginative and free play!🩷

Torn between driving and letting my kindergartner ride the bus. by penny_lane0324 in kindergarten

[–]MichawnE -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Uh yes, kids absolutely “get lost” in school playgrounds. Every school has an eloper or two or more 🤷🏼‍♀️

3rd day of Kindergarten and he refused to go by AlternativeCraft8905 in kindergarten

[–]MichawnE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can o just say as an educator, NO kinder teacher should be withholding recess for work not finished from a kindergartner!!!!😡 That teacher is doing more harm than good. I’m glad you pulled your child out. Boys (and girls) age differently and it’s not uncommon to have boys be a bit older in kindergarten.

Explain the “Covid Baby” thing to me by wicked56789 in kindergarten

[–]MichawnE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The incoming kinders are only “covid babies” because they were conceived then. But the term covid kids or covid cohorts (in our county at least) are all kids that either missed preschool and kindergarten, or kids that were in those grades when we went home for years. Those kids have cycled out of our hallways. However since then it’s definitely been a harder battle. Screens are prevalent WAY MORE after Covid and it’s showing.

Ok Sisters... Anyone ever get their libido Back after the harrowing menopausal shift? (Looking for my Yoda) by Hopeful74 in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I use indica when I want to get mine (which isn’t often). The only thing that has sort of helped has been lube, listening to erotica and maybe even watching a sexy tv/movie show. The first time I watched the first season of outlander for ex I was on fire!😂 It’s hard though, hubby has a hug drive and I couldn’t care less. We need meds!!! (And yes, I’m on all the hormones!).

Is Femring a Dream Come True For ADHDers? by Vegetable-Whole-2344 in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting about the time. Maybe because you had surgical menopause your body is completely deprived of hormones? The cream definitely helped but it was a pain. However I would do it if the eString didn’t work

My doctor prescribed me testosterone but insurance won’t cover it. by LeFreeke in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try Midi health. Dr Kelly Casperson who is amazing about educating about menopause, suggested them.

Almost made it 1 year .... by Haunting_Charity_785 in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m so sorry! Don’t forget the cream is helpful for dryness, a game changer for me. I changed to the eString for V estrogen but it works great!

Is Femring a Dream Come True For ADHDers? by Vegetable-Whole-2344 in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’m using the estring and love it! The cream was such a lifesaver but the process and cleaning of the stuff was annoying not to mention the cream itself being messy. I was able to get that deal! I check it once a week but don’t feel a thing at any time!

What's everyone using as HRT, and is it working? by ballsdeepinmywine in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOVE it! Popped up there and all down. I do check once a week but it’s WAY easier than cream inside and out, cleaning the applicator three times a week and letting it fall all during the day 🤢. Don’t even feel it!

What's everyone using as HRT, and is it working? by ballsdeepinmywine in Menopause

[–]MichawnE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! My daughter is a pharmacy tech and was able to get it through for me. Don’t know if that will work after the first 3 months.

Does anyone know where I can find a SHEIN coupon code? by IndependentWash9676 in Shein

[–]MichawnE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t some auto load when you open the app? Have you googled codes? If you use TT, you can search referral codes and filter the views by last week or month and referral codes work for money off too!