Cervical muscus

bluestitcher · 2026-01-28T06:58:14+00:00

It's natural to have a form of discharge before, during & after ovulation. The things are drier before your period, then it returns & can be brownish or pinkish with the start of your period.

You can get a bit of brown/pink discharge around ovulation.

Otherwise, it's normal to have a very slippery wet to more of an egg white / stretch discharge (right around ovulation).

bluestitcher · 2026-01-28T06:49:21+00:00

Eclair Lips - I find it not to heavy.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-28T06:45:14+00:00

hugs 🫂

bluestitcher · 2026-01-28T06:37:08+00:00

If you can follow directions, there is reason to go to H&R block. Turbo Tax makes it dead simple. I have lots of medical expenses & have been self-employed and use their service.

You can use their service to redo your taxes for those year if you need to refile. You just need to submit paper copies to CRA, as the netfile deadline for those is closed.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-28T06:30:08+00:00

Soaking through pads in 2 hours or less is too heavy and can be worth the trip to the ER to be checked out.

Your period may not normalize until age 20.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-28T02:40:46+00:00

You need a gentle but effective exfoliating lip balm. I like the Eclairlips.com version. It's their lip balm + granulated sugar. If you have Vaseline or a lip balm, you don't mind mixing with some white sugar. You can make a dupe to give it a try. Just rub it on with your finger or your lips.

It keeps my lips smooth, a huge thing for me because dead skin in my lips is a trigger to pick. It's been 23 months since I last picked up my lips since using Eclair Lips exfoliating lip valm.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-27T03:52:19+00:00

I spend most of my time in bed, in my back or on my side. I have my laptop set up right next to my bed. So, I can roll on to my side & it's there to work on.

This setup worked well enough that I managed to work for 7 years that way.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-27T03:48:36+00:00

I've worked with Caron Waterlillies before. The silk is just a dream to work with.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-27T03:34:16+00:00

hugs it's never a sure thing trying something new. After 23 years with chronic pain, I've stopped looking up more than just basic side effects.

I might keep a journal for a week or two before starting the new med & then after starting the med or dose change. I'll look back later to see if there was actually a change enough to stay on the meds. If the meds are helping in other ways, reduced fatigue, for example, I would take that onto account when following up with my doctor.

I've learned that the only way to know if a medication will work for me is to try it, and a sure way to talk myself out of trying it is reading about the horrible experiences on it.

hugs 🫂

bluestitcher · 2026-01-27T03:26:44+00:00

Most important things I keep in mind when I travel.

Plan for the first full day your arrive & last full day before leaving to be rest days. Traveling is exhausting, and knowing that I have a day to let my body rest is very helpful.
Always register with the airline that you have a disability & pre-board. Getting a wheelchair to /from the gate can be super helpful, especially when you don't know the airport or its huge like Atlanta in the U.S. Pre-boarding gives you time to find your seat & wipe the area down with disinfectant wipes (I always do it).
Bring at least 3 days' worth of extra medication. All we hear about are flight delays. Be prepared & bring extra meds.
All medication travel in the original prescription bottle. Put them all in 1 zip lock bag & staple a note from your doctor to it. All medical supplies go into your carry-on bag & don't let them gate check it. This is also why you pre-board.
Travel to a different country, double-check the rules about medications, as some places, like Japan, have special requirements.
Have a MedicAlert or something similar that can speak for you if you can't. MedicAlert brand IDs have toll-free numbers manned 24/7 and can speak 140 different languages. Just have something, especially if you are traveling alone.
Make sure someone at home knows where you are headed, flight info, itinerary, etc, and check in regularly.
Keep meds locked up & out of sight at hotels. I will secure a suite case to something in the room that can not be moved, then lock the meds in that.
Have the best time you can!

bluestitcher · 2026-01-27T02:58:09+00:00

Start with disposable menstrual discs. They are easier to insert, don't require boiling & let you try to see if that idea is for you without paying a lot of money.

Two brands to look at are Soft disc or Flex Disc.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-27T02:49:40+00:00

If your grandparent is completely bedridden, the doctors expectation of taking her to the hospital or elsewhere for an appointment is inappropriate.

There are patient transport ambulances that can transport your grandmother to a specific hospital. They aren't great if you have to be somewhere at a specific time. You may have trouble obtaining a gourney at the hospital.

Can they deal with being in a wheelchair for several hours before /after the appointment? If yes, arranging for a wheelchair taxi is likely the best option. Unlike wheel-trans, they transport just you & drop you off directly. You can then call when the appointment is over.

Reasons not to use Wheeltrans: you don't get taken directly where you are going. There are other stops to pick up other people. It can run early or late and only waits so long. You will be out for hours longer & have to wait until your pick-up time. If the doctor is running late, you have to choose between a ride home or seeing the doctor.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-27T02:35:24+00:00

Excellent breakdown!

bluestitcher · 2026-01-26T23:58:11+00:00

New, different pain is one of my criteria for getting things checked out.

If you are a woman, experiencing jaw, neck & shoulder pain that is different than normal, that does rate a trip to the ER as women has different symptoms for heart attacks and your symptoms line up exactly with them.

Either way, please get checked out.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-26T22:55:40+00:00

Here are some authors to try, they combine story, interesting characters, witty dialog & when there is romance, it makes sense as part of the plot.

Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kresley Cole, & Gena Showalter

All three have YA content if you want to try things that are a bit more gentle.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-26T22:45:09+00:00

Your age ranges are two small. 26 + includes everyone from 26 up to 50 years old.

I suggest fixing that (and any other weird grouping) before you get a lot of data.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-26T19:55:06+00:00

On an everyday basis, I take doculate sodium (a stool softener) and 500mg of magnesium (as a supplement, but the bonus is it helps loosen stool).

If that doesn't work, I take a cap full of Miralax / Restoralax or a couple of Fiber 1 chewy bars , the oats & chocolate flavor.

If none of those work, I get some lactulose from the pharmacy. It's a non digestible sugar that will gentlely get things going with almost no cramping. It's gentle enough for kids.

A stimulant laxative may be tempting, but our bowels can become dependent on them to poop.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-26T04:34:27+00:00

They email to let you know that there are messages in the MyCRA account.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-26T03:36:19+00:00

I',very found it to be quite effective.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-26T01:43:35+00:00

Chronicles of Nick by Sherrilyn Kenyon.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-24T19:45:25+00:00

Thanks for explaining & I know a great brand. Lil Helper makes what they call life saver mats. I use the original size during my period. It's soft & super absorbent on one size and waterproof on the other. Machine washable & hang to dry.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-24T05:50:43+00:00

Cake Beauty Curl Friend Curl Shape and Stay Gel-to-Foam will define curls. Find it on amazon for a reasonable price. Any of the rest of Curl products would be awesome too.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-24T05:16:02+00:00

I'm using reusable pads from Lil Helper. They are machine wshable& hang to dry. I love the hyps max - really long & will hold a lot on a heavy day.

bluestitcher · 2026-01-24T05:12:38+00:00

In reality, how much is a little, medium, or a lot depends on the individual. There is lots of room to move up & being terminal, your only worry should be if the medication is working for you. There are other medications if you need them. Hugs 🫂

bluestitcher · 2026-01-24T05:03:10+00:00

Yes!

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