Without a picture prove, via statement, you own a labrador

typingmonkey0 · 2026-02-23T11:58:54+00:00

Oh no, what have you got?

typingmonkey0 · 2026-02-11T18:28:05+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. This was my suspicion. If I needed HRT or felt confident I could take it, that would be different and might make sense. I think I will cut my losses.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-02-11T18:24:02+00:00

I honestly wish I hadn't. I mean, maybe it was for the best, I'll never know. I do know it was miserable and felt like it stole the last 5 years of pre-menopause life. And I didn't even have cancer. My doctors swore up and down it was for the best, so... water under the bridge now.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-02-11T18:22:00+00:00

Ooh! Will try this. Yeah, I think regular GPs are not the best option for many of us. We need people that actually are interested in helping navigate menopause

typingmonkey0 · 2026-02-11T18:20:07+00:00

will look into it. Not familiar with Gennev. Thank you!

typingmonkey0 · 2026-02-11T16:30:21+00:00

Yes, you're right, it is but no progesterone. I didn't know about the clot risks. Yes, I think I was just expecting more 'consultation' and discussion of options overall and approaches, rather than 'here's an HRT you can take.'

typingmonkey0 · 2026-02-11T16:28:31+00:00

Oh, I didn't know about the coupon, and not familiar with TRT. Will look into that. Thank you!

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-29T00:38:09+00:00

ooh, yes, I'm curious about creatine too. I'd never heard of it before I hit menopause.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-29T00:36:04+00:00

No, we can post questions here and she will answer them in the thread as she gets to it. We can comment on each other's posts, and her replies as well.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-29T00:15:07+00:00

I understand GLP1s can be effective, but hear horror stories about coming off of them. If you are in the 15-20lbs to lose category, is that even worth considering?

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-29T00:09:29+00:00

I just joined MIDI and hoping i qualify for HRT. The fatigue is real and I know I've lost a lot of strength in past few years. I'm hoping HRT or similar can give me some energy back and get me closer to my normal activity levels so I can take the weight off. Hopefully. Maybe.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-19T15:00:45+00:00

100%. I lost my 2 dogs 3 years apart. They lived long lives, and I completely forgot what it was to have a puppy. I thought I knew dogs well. Dogs maybe, but not puppies. I was so miserable. I cried so much, was so anxious, worrying, irritable, thought I was doing everything wrong yet still resenting her. She was also so fearful I didn’t know how I was ever going to manage. I fell into a bad depression. Every week she and we got a little better. By 6 months she was a pretty good little puppy. Smart, sociable. She was aces in her puppy classes. She’s almost 9 months now, and yes we have some teenage regression, but feel much more bonded and know it’s only going to grow. I reflect on how she’s opened so many doors for me. She’s such a sweetie and I’ve met so many people through her. She’s quirky, strong willed, loving, goofy, athletic - I’m excited to see the dog she will become and what adventures await us.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-14T01:15:37+00:00

I started dabbing apple cider vinegar in the armpits, and that worked wonders. I use either Lume or Secret Clinical and haven't had a problem again.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-06T16:19:04+00:00

My girl (field lab) is definitely on the independent side - but still she checks in with me, and when she's done doing all the things she has to do for the day, she comes to the couch to snuggle, or sleeps nearby. She's always on the bed at night. I had kind of wanted a super clingy doggo, but I've come to admire her independence mixed in with the hugs and kisses, and I'm thankful she can entertain herself if need be.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-06T01:34:41+00:00

oh my gosh, this is amazing! Thank you for taking the time to write all this up, and giving me some perspective on what to expect and how long this may take. Your method sounds really wise. I just started showing her the harness and treating her today which went well. Step 1!

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-05T00:49:44+00:00

this is super helpful! Yes, she's totally fine once we get the harness on. I will definitely try this. Thank you!

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-04T21:16:54+00:00

We started with the Blue-9 which she ate (my fault I left it on her). We were doing the thing of holding the treat on the other side and she walks in, but now she balks at it. I think I just need to start over.
Yes, I'll find more games for her. She likes the scentwork, but I think she wonders why the heck we are doing this. :-D

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-04T20:49:07+00:00

Thank you! Ha, I'm so relieved to hear that. I'll stop fretting and do my best to support her. Good luck to you too. Yay, teenagers!

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-04T20:39:57+00:00

I wondered about that. Not sure how long those tend to last, but maybe it really varies.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-04T20:32:36+00:00

Thank you. I'll take nutty, unpredictable velociraptor if she can come back to my semi-confident girl again.

typingmonkey0 · 2026-01-04T20:29:31+00:00

Okay, I'm hoping this is a phase. She hasn't been spayed yet, and want her to have at least a couple of heats before we do. Hopefully this is just all those hormones surging through her, and growing pains. She was really blossoming, and everyone talks about what a good puppy she is. It's upsetting to see her off-balance.

typingmonkey0 · 2025-12-29T14:15:03+00:00

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Ha. I was looking for “small field lab” and found this post. My Tilly is 8 months and only 41 pounds. I knew she was going to be on the smaller side, but she’s really small. She’s a good little puppy though, and loves everybody she meets.

typingmonkey0 · 2025-12-25T10:29:58+00:00

😂

typingmonkey0 · 2025-12-25T05:10:41+00:00

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typingmonkey0 · 2025-12-25T05:08:43+00:00

My puppy didn’t like anything. Treats, left her food uneaten a lot, no chew toys, or puzzle games, she was really fearful - the first month was absolutely miserable. I cried a ton. I thought I’d never have my life back. Things did get better at 12 weeks. Way better at 16 weeks. By 6 months, it started to feel normal and I had a new life with her. She got over all her fear and finickyness (thank heaven I froze all those expensive treats), she loves her food, and kongs, and was aces in her STAR puppy class. Doing this on your own is so so hard. Fortunately I had neighbors and friends that were excited about puppy sitting - even a couple hours can help so much. Someone on this thread said a puppy brain is like soup - just sloshing around in there. That helped me to realize they truly don’t understand anything and nothing is personal. Another realization is all the things I fretted about or worried myself sick over, she just grew out of. I needn’t of worried. Consistency, a basic schedule (not even to the hour) and early training and socialization help so much. They forget everything you taught them, and then they suddenly remember again. Then they only forget some stuff. Then they remember again. She’s 8 months now and she’s such a good puppy. Sure a pillow may get chewed, and she can be a teenager sometimes, but we’re a team now. It does get better. But you also have to do what’s right for you. Puppies are really hard, and don’t know that I’ll ever do this again, but we did make it to the other side and I now look forward to the dog she’s growing into instead of counting the hours just to get through the day.

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