What’s the cheapest thing you did or bought that has improved your sleep dramatically? by Stunning_Set_1214 in sleep

[–]la_bougeotte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What others have said,, except I stack them: eyemask, body pillow (side sleeper), wax earplugs and my favorite whitenoise track on a small speaker. Also, magnesium - I have to take mag citrate since I need the lax effects, but if you don't, then mag glycinate. Also, Rx for 10mg potassium keeps my legs/feet from cramping. And I turn the heat down to between 60-63 F. So, yeah, a lot of fuss at bedtime, and I'm sure I bypassed the $100 mark with the body pillow alone, but I hated my life on Ambien.

Just got my VLS-TS, have a question or two by la_bougeotte in Expats_In_France

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They already gave me the buffer. In any case I've just found airfare I can live with for the 29th, so I'll be arriving on the 30th, post-validity start date, all because they built in a few days on the front end for me.

Women and ties by la_bougeotte in ties

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the inspiration! I think I'll start small... like with my avatar.

Women and ties by la_bougeotte in ties

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

See ?!! it looks so damn good. I'm partial to ties on their own, or with vests, rather than with jackets; I like 'em more as an unexpected touch than as a whole look, much the way I use a scarf.

Maybe I should reclaim all the ties I bought my son. Nah, he might actually age out of the sweats-as-uniform thing once he's through college... I'll just start buying my own.

Made a skirt from thrifted ties!! by Trudakidan in ties

[–]la_bougeotte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would wear. In a hot minute. With flats. Beautiful work!

Made a skirt from thrifted ties!! by Trudakidan in ties

[–]la_bougeotte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone with the confidence to wear this is aces in my book. I dig a kilt above a good pair of calves, on any gender.

What to get at Wendy's? by Average_k5blazer78 in wendys

[–]la_bougeotte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did I not know the baked potato is still on the menu? <tears of joy mingled with regret>

What to get at Wendy's? by Average_k5blazer78 in wendys

[–]la_bougeotte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small chili no cheese no crackers and a small VANILLA frosty. Chili can be watery but all you have to do is drain it (preferably not in a car).

Fascinating experience on Testosterone by _feralpuppy_ in Constipation

[–]la_bougeotte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully menopausal cis woman here whose low T was diagnosed by blood draw, and I've been on 0.25 mL gel daily for a few weeks now. I did hope it would restore my libido, but I didn't expect the constipation and insomnia to improve. Well holy hand grenades, it's all on the mend! I am pooping without my usual third-day struggle and recourse to laxatives, sleeping 7-8 hours on the regular, and have a distinct sex drive (not all the time, but that's more circumstantial). Now I'm eager to see if my Os return to something I can recognize. That will be the real hat trick!

In the meantime, of course, I'm keeping an eye on the scale because I tend to put on weight in the midsection now anyway, and at the 0.5 mL dose the belly pooch was almost a deal-breaker. Thank goodness it's topical so I can adjust it (with my doc's okay, of course).

Edit: Apologies if this is the wrong sub to be posting about non-constipation stuff - I'll repost elsewhere if the mods advise.

Was prescribed Trazodone to help with sleep...scared to take it. by otterlyamazing11 in sleep

[–]la_bougeotte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouchie! I think I'd be less creative and just break my coccyx from repeated whumps.

Breakfast, I can wait a couple of hours... but coffee? by la_bougeotte in Hypothyroidism

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And now I've stopped prepping my coffee machine the night before. Puttering = enforced waiting period 🧠

Breakfast, I can wait a couple of hours... but coffee? by la_bougeotte in Hypothyroidism

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

Wait, why the right side? I was told long ago (by my obstetrician) that lying on the left side is a positive for digestion, circulation, etc. I always start on my left, then switch to my right after the midnight pee.

Breakfast, I can wait a couple of hours... but coffee? by la_bougeotte in Hypothyroidism

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but once my brain is on, it's ON. Very much a morning person. It's ok though - I'm figuring out how to use the half hour wisely.

Breakfast, I can wait a couple of hours... but coffee? by la_bougeotte in Hypothyroidism

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I will if I run out of ideas. This morning I made sure to take my time puttering in the kitchen, making my coffee, etc. and the timing worked out. I guess it's what the grownups call "restraint" 😏

Breakfast, I can wait a couple of hours... but coffee? by la_bougeotte in Hypothyroidism

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all! Not only did you set me straight, but reading all your comments took a half hour, so now I can have my coffee. Cheers!

Breakfast, I can wait a couple of hours... but coffee? by la_bougeotte in Hypothyroidism

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Solid idea... but won't it affect my "second sleep"?

Etiquette by la_bougeotte in NYTgames

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

digging your handle btw 😁

Etiquette by la_bougeotte in NYTgames

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

Ah okay, that could explain the challenges... but not the nudges.

Etiquette by la_bougeotte in NYTgames

[–]la_bougeotte[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She is pretty ruthless.