by Rebecca | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
In 2010 I found myself living in Kenya and dating a gorgeous, wonderful(ish) Kenyan guy. It was great. My once “no kids” self had transformed into a “must have child now with gorgeous Kenyan man” machine. And so…I stopped taking the pill (at age 41 — yes, I NOW know)... 
by Rebecca | Dec 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Weapons of War So…I couldn’t get pregnant. Not only could I not get pregnant (and there will be an infertility story so stay tuned), but I was in Peri-menopause. “Peri.” Sounds like a bad date from the 70’s. And…it is a bad date — that never seems to end. How... 
by Rebecca | Dec 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
I had to find new weapons. The arsenal I thought would win the battle wasn’t working. The Russian in Dubai wanted to operate — the fibroid was my problem. The BHRT didn’t work — wasn’t feeling better. Exercise didn’t work. Diet didn’t help. Medications for Thyroid,... 
by Rebecca | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Which supplements (vitamins), minerals, and essential oils may provide relief I realize that I may have drifted into the personal without offering any help. So today — it’s all about ideas, recommendation, insights. The nitty gritty. But first — I have to say — I’m... 
by Rebecca | Dec 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
My journey through Middle Age, Menopause, and the Great Hormone 2-Step I’ve spent a total of about 9 years studying what all of the codes and numbers on my blood work (labs) actually mean. I like research and I like collating information. I like going into a doctor’s... 
by Rebecca | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Part 1 I had a fibroid. A lot of women have fibroid tumors. They’re not usually very serious. They rarely cancerous. My fibroid was on my left side and was sitting right on top of my bladder. I first became aware of it in my early 30’s. I ignored it for several years....