I am uploading some things tonight I think - that was my originally thought of Candie Ink... Kind of scary to put it out there, what if people don't like it.. A well. If I don't try - I will never know!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Trying Zibbet.com
Since my Etsy.com listings ran out and the competition on Etsy was just too much to handle I have decided to give Zibbet.com a try instead. They don't have close to as many sellers (probably not as many buyers either) but hopefully I can get something happening over there.
I am uploading some things tonight I think - that was my originally thought of Candie Ink... Kind of scary to put it out there, what if people don't like it.. A well. If I don't try - I will never know!
I am uploading some things tonight I think - that was my originally thought of Candie Ink... Kind of scary to put it out there, what if people don't like it.. A well. If I don't try - I will never know!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Birth Control Side Effects
Birth control is a subject that has become a mission bigger than myself... I feel a need to spread the word to everyone I speak with and I wish someone could have shared with me ten years ago what I know today... But on the other hand if someone would have done that - I would not have been here today, trying to work so hard for it.
Birth control in the form of IUD, Pill, Implant, Shot, Ring or Patch are a hormonal form of birth control. They are accepted as the NORM by many; including our parents, friends and doctors and are not questioned enough. What we learn about them are the so called benefits and not side effects - and in many cases the side effect is looked upon as that X% chance of getting pregnant... Off course getting pregnant will change your life forever no matter what you decide to do when you find out that you are pregnant and I am not trying to hide that... but there is so much more than that. So much that not many speak about, or even acknowledge as being related.
More often than NOT are our symptoms ignored, laughed at, or treated with medications that most often fail. Why, I do not know - but I am sad that it has to be that way... there are so many young wonderful women out there that need the support that are left alone to think that it is all in their heads.
I am here to tell you that it is NOT in your head - your symptoms are very much real and are related to hormonal birth control, (or hormonal treatment during menopause if you are at that stage in your life):
Your health comes first! It is really that simple. Without your health in tact you cannot care for your loved ones in the best possible way. Take care of YOU first! If you are taking hormonal birth control you should really sit down and ask yourself if it is worth the risks when there are so many other available options out there that does not include hormones when it comes to birth control (something I will be talking about in a later post). If you are a man reading this - I have only one thing to say - Please support your woman when she does not want to use hormonal methods of birth control, I beg you.
Birth control in the form of IUD, Pill, Implant, Shot, Ring or Patch are a hormonal form of birth control. They are accepted as the NORM by many; including our parents, friends and doctors and are not questioned enough. What we learn about them are the so called benefits and not side effects - and in many cases the side effect is looked upon as that X% chance of getting pregnant... Off course getting pregnant will change your life forever no matter what you decide to do when you find out that you are pregnant and I am not trying to hide that... but there is so much more than that. So much that not many speak about, or even acknowledge as being related.
More often than NOT are our symptoms ignored, laughed at, or treated with medications that most often fail. Why, I do not know - but I am sad that it has to be that way... there are so many young wonderful women out there that need the support that are left alone to think that it is all in their heads.
I am here to tell you that it is NOT in your head - your symptoms are very much real and are related to hormonal birth control, (or hormonal treatment during menopause if you are at that stage in your life):
- Hair loss
- Heart Palpitations
- Vision blurres
- Astigmatism
- High Blood pressure
- Allergy reactions
- Sinus problems
- Vaginal Dryness
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Insomia
- Symptom of Hypothyroidism
- Low tolerance to carbohydrates
- Poor nutrition absorbtion
- Diarrhea
- Dizzyness
- Alcohol and/or Caffeine sensitiveness
- Feeling faint
- Weight Gain
- Weight Loss
- Low or no sex drive
- Spotting in-between periods
- Irregular Bleeding
- Cold sores
- Low immune system
- UTI
- Memory problems
- Bloating
- Mood swings
- Migraines
- Head aches
- Weepiness
- PCOS
- Sensitive to the sun
- Nervousness
- Chronically tired
- Changes in skin
- Muscle cramps or pain
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Blood clot
Your health comes first! It is really that simple. Without your health in tact you cannot care for your loved ones in the best possible way. Take care of YOU first! If you are taking hormonal birth control you should really sit down and ask yourself if it is worth the risks when there are so many other available options out there that does not include hormones when it comes to birth control (something I will be talking about in a later post). If you are a man reading this - I have only one thing to say - Please support your woman when she does not want to use hormonal methods of birth control, I beg you.
Monday, October 25, 2010
No Ovulation
Just as I thought everything was FINALLY over for all my symptoms I have now realized that my cycles are not as normal as they should. More then half of them happen without me getting ovulation! That basically means that the body will keep producing estrogen all the way through the cycle giving me a nice flashback of my years on the pill!
I get amazed by everything new that happens to me.. what if we could ALL learn these things when we are in high school instead?!?! So we don't have to play this guessing game with ourselves all the time! I am getting a little discourage...
So I have already figured out that my body does not make enough progesterone and my body was 'infected' with estrogen... well now on top of that it does not ovulate either every month. Which makes the progesterone deficiency a little bit worse. What happens is that I get all the nice symptoms of too much estrogen.. weight gain, tired, carb sensitive, and weepy! Lovely!!!
So now I am going to work out that part too.. Herbs - here I come!
Just ordered some herbs I have never tried before from iHerb.com and feel hopeful that they will work. Even though I am not looking to get pregnant, I want my body to FUNCTION like a normal woman's body and have ovulation every single cycle - is that really too much to ask??!
So I have now ordered the following herbal supplements:
False Unicorn Root - Sounded so mystical and wonderful.. :) and it will help getting my cycles back on track and heal my uterus.
Siberian Ginseng - for some energy and Adrenal function
Smilax / Sarasparilla - for hormone balance
Licorice Root - Adrenal health and hormone balance
Anyone tried it?
First time iHerb customers will get $5 off; use the promotion code HIS994
I get amazed by everything new that happens to me.. what if we could ALL learn these things when we are in high school instead?!?! So we don't have to play this guessing game with ourselves all the time! I am getting a little discourage...
So I have already figured out that my body does not make enough progesterone and my body was 'infected' with estrogen... well now on top of that it does not ovulate either every month. Which makes the progesterone deficiency a little bit worse. What happens is that I get all the nice symptoms of too much estrogen.. weight gain, tired, carb sensitive, and weepy! Lovely!!!
So now I am going to work out that part too.. Herbs - here I come!
Just ordered some herbs I have never tried before from iHerb.com and feel hopeful that they will work. Even though I am not looking to get pregnant, I want my body to FUNCTION like a normal woman's body and have ovulation every single cycle - is that really too much to ask??!
So I have now ordered the following herbal supplements:
False Unicorn Root - Sounded so mystical and wonderful.. :) and it will help getting my cycles back on track and heal my uterus.
Siberian Ginseng - for some energy and Adrenal function
Smilax / Sarasparilla - for hormone balance
Licorice Root - Adrenal health and hormone balance
Anyone tried it?
First time iHerb customers will get $5 off; use the promotion code HIS994
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hormone treatment can mean more than one thing
As I was laying in bed this morning I had the Early Show on and I was only paying half attention to it until they started to talk about risks with hormone replacement for women going through menopause. Thankfully many women select to not receive any hormone treatment when they go through it, but others feel that they have no option, or don't really know what they are getting themselves into...
This is a written piece on pretty much the same interview Please Click HERE to see the original post and recording:
(CBS) Since 2002 when the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study showed an increase risk of breast cancer for women using estrogen and progestin, hormone use has dropped off. But the debate still rages on about just what the risk is.
Now, new findings in a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) further clarify that risk.
The study found that, compared with women who had never used hormone therapy, women who used estrogen therapy for more than 15 years had a 19 percent greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Women who used combined therapy with estrogen plus progestin for 15 or more years had an 83 percent greater risk. Breast cancer risk was highest among women who used the combination regimen.
Other important findings :
• Risk varied according to Body Mass Index (BMI), with greater risks for thinner women.
• Longer duration of hormone therapy increased breast cancer risk.
So what should women take away from this new study?
According to CBS News Medical Correspondent and OB-GYN, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, this study looked at women taking hormone replacement therapy, also known as HRT, over a certain period of time and then helped to stratify their risk of breast cancer.
While we already know HRT increases the risk of breast cancer, Ashton points out this study focuses on duration of use and combination of HRT, including estrogen and progesterone.
The findings that women who used combined therapy with estrogen plus progestin for 15 or more years had an 83 percent greater risk raises a lot of concern, "Early Show" co-anchor Erica Hill pointed out.
"If taken for more than 15 years," Ashton reiterates. "Remember, if it was 100 percent risk, that would be equivalent to doubling your risk. This 83 percent is actually very similar to what came out in 2002."
Therefore, length of time is important.
"Length of time, longer risk associated with higher risk. Women who took HRT for about two years really showed a minimal increase in their breast cancer risk, so that's important.
"Women who took both combination, as we just saw, estrogen and progesterone, had a higher risk. And women who took what we call continuously without a break also had a higher risk. So that further delineates what the risks are. So like anything, (it's about) risk versus benefits. You want to be able to stratify those risks as much as possible," she added.
Weight also plays a significant role, but the results are surprising.
"Usually we hear obesity can contribute to the risk of breast cancer. This study found thinner women had higher risk," Ashton explained. "It's important to remember, again, this needs to be individually discussed with your doctor, that WHI study from 2002 actually found hormone replacement therapy can lessen the risk of colon cancer. So, if that's a bigger risk for you versus breast cancer, you want to discuss that with your doctor. It's not a simple equation."
Now, new findings in a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) further clarify that risk.
The study found that, compared with women who had never used hormone therapy, women who used estrogen therapy for more than 15 years had a 19 percent greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Women who used combined therapy with estrogen plus progestin for 15 or more years had an 83 percent greater risk. Breast cancer risk was highest among women who used the combination regimen.
Other important findings :
• Risk varied according to Body Mass Index (BMI), with greater risks for thinner women.
• Longer duration of hormone therapy increased breast cancer risk.
So what should women take away from this new study?
According to CBS News Medical Correspondent and OB-GYN, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, this study looked at women taking hormone replacement therapy, also known as HRT, over a certain period of time and then helped to stratify their risk of breast cancer.
While we already know HRT increases the risk of breast cancer, Ashton points out this study focuses on duration of use and combination of HRT, including estrogen and progesterone.
The findings that women who used combined therapy with estrogen plus progestin for 15 or more years had an 83 percent greater risk raises a lot of concern, "Early Show" co-anchor Erica Hill pointed out.
"If taken for more than 15 years," Ashton reiterates. "Remember, if it was 100 percent risk, that would be equivalent to doubling your risk. This 83 percent is actually very similar to what came out in 2002."
Therefore, length of time is important.
"Length of time, longer risk associated with higher risk. Women who took HRT for about two years really showed a minimal increase in their breast cancer risk, so that's important.
"Women who took both combination, as we just saw, estrogen and progesterone, had a higher risk. And women who took what we call continuously without a break also had a higher risk. So that further delineates what the risks are. So like anything, (it's about) risk versus benefits. You want to be able to stratify those risks as much as possible," she added.
Weight also plays a significant role, but the results are surprising.
"Usually we hear obesity can contribute to the risk of breast cancer. This study found thinner women had higher risk," Ashton explained. "It's important to remember, again, this needs to be individually discussed with your doctor, that WHI study from 2002 actually found hormone replacement therapy can lessen the risk of colon cancer. So, if that's a bigger risk for you versus breast cancer, you want to discuss that with your doctor. It's not a simple equation."
What do I think about it... Well, first I think we need to separate the term "hormone treatment" a little bit more. What they in this case are referring to is synthetic hormones, estrogen and progestin.. those found in regular birth control pills. They are dangerous! No question about it... and in combination they are a secured road to many complications now and later on in life. The hormones used is not natural even though many doctors will refer to it as natural hormone replacement.
What we need to focus on is NATURAL ways of reaching optimal health - something that in many cases will not be supported by your doctor because he or she can always refer to it as "there is no proof". But remember that just because it is not published in the big medical journals does not mean it has not been researched, only thing is that most of the natural methods does not have the big medical companies backing them up with a big fat pay check and getting them in publications can be a little hard. But that does not mean that they don't exist.
This is were every woman needs to take an active decision in her life. Is she going to educate herself or is she going to let someone use her body as their personal guinea pig? But here is the second hurdle - how do you know you are learning what is right and most beneficial for you?? At first everything is going to look the same. But you want to look for words as holistic, natural, and reformed. Starting out by reading any of Dr John R Lee's books about hormones will give you a giant leap compared to others just like you... You will know so many things that your doctor may or may not even know, and if they know they may chose to not share it with you.
I am even here willing to say that hormone treatment is beneficial for you, if you need it, but you need to know what hormones you need and where to get them. If you received them through a prescription from your doctor a RED light should go off... Natural Progesterone Cream is good, Natural Vitamin D3 is good, and Natural herbs to stimulate your adrenal gland and your cortisol levels are good!!! And that to me would also classify as hormone treatment - right?!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Love your Boobies
I do however think that there is a lack of information to the public about the progress and what every woman can do for herself to try to stay away from it. They breast cancer industry live and feed off of our fear of getting it... and that is bad, really bad! It is a money machine in both a good way and a bad way...
I want to send this note out - and encourage every woman to read this book. It is all about taking charge of your destiny and not putting your life in someone else hands.. because you never know what they will do with that privilege.Read the book and start supplementing with Vitamin D3!!!
Love your boobies, love your life
do yourself a favor and take action today!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
1 year anniversary
So today is my one year anniversary off Yasmin (birth control). I am celebrating it with every living part of my body! Looking back - I am so thankful I figured it out. I have no idea of what shape or form I would have been in today if I would have still been taking the pills... I don't want to think about it, the last month I was taking it was bad enough. I honestly though I was going to die. I was even afraid to fall asleep in case I wouldn't wake up... It is so crazy what a pill can do to you. It truly messes with your body and mind. And on top of that, the whitdrawl effects makes you wonder if it may not be just you after all... Thank god I stuck by my words of never going back, never give up, and always look for new answers!
As you already know this has become something bigger to me than just my own health. I want to help every girl and woman out there that might suffer like I did. Nothing is going to stop me in that effort. I only have to work harder on my speaking abilities regarding it. So many people I talk to turn down my ideas with rolling eyes and disinterest, and that makes me a little unsure to continue for some reason... I want to work on that. I should have a practiced speech in my head all the time. You never know when there is an opportunity to present it. Right?!
I have been contacted by a law firm just a few days ago to help them in the effort of getting this off the market. I am not sure of any details but the offer sounds incredibly interesting and I am willing to do what it takes to take this message to the next level. I will update you on what this might bring.
Much love and health to you all
As you already know this has become something bigger to me than just my own health. I want to help every girl and woman out there that might suffer like I did. Nothing is going to stop me in that effort. I only have to work harder on my speaking abilities regarding it. So many people I talk to turn down my ideas with rolling eyes and disinterest, and that makes me a little unsure to continue for some reason... I want to work on that. I should have a practiced speech in my head all the time. You never know when there is an opportunity to present it. Right?!
I have been contacted by a law firm just a few days ago to help them in the effort of getting this off the market. I am not sure of any details but the offer sounds incredibly interesting and I am willing to do what it takes to take this message to the next level. I will update you on what this might bring.
Much love and health to you all
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Ryder Cup
My hubby LOVES golf - and when I say LOVES golf I really mean it. He could spend every day for the rest of his life on a golf course! He would miss nothing...
So over the last few days we have been watching the Ryder Cup - he cheering when team USA score and I when team Europe score. He cannot really understand why I want Europe to win, because I don't really know any of the players... then I try to explain to him that he would cheer on team USA no matter what sport or who it is that plays... It is called patriotism!
Anyway I strongly recommend the team USA attire crew to go and find themselves a new designer. Their clothes stinks! They are horrible!! Nothing matches and they look silly! Or what do you think?
So over the last few days we have been watching the Ryder Cup - he cheering when team USA score and I when team Europe score. He cannot really understand why I want Europe to win, because I don't really know any of the players... then I try to explain to him that he would cheer on team USA no matter what sport or who it is that plays... It is called patriotism!
Anyway I strongly recommend the team USA attire crew to go and find themselves a new designer. Their clothes stinks! They are horrible!! Nothing matches and they look silly! Or what do you think?
Off course it is nothing like the spectacular outfits that were featured in 1999 Ryder's cup...
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Blood Sugar Testing
So I am back on testing my blood sugar again... but I must have picked the worst day ever to start...
For lunch we went to a Thai restaurant and I ordered a curry pot with coconut milk (without knowing it) and rice. So my blood sugar went for a ride!
60 minutes after lunch - 193
90 minutes after lunch - 217
2 hrs after lunch - 258
2.5 hrs after lunch - 140
I was getting a bit worried - numbers like that is just not normal... But I am also trying to figure out if I forgot to take my progesterone yesterday morning... and if that had anything to do with it?
I wish I could have the same food today just to check, but I will do it next time I'm there instead and keep this one for the record. So today I am going to continue sticking myself in the finger multiple times, and this is the start:
Fasting at 7.45 am - 89
30 minutes after having my protein shake at 9.30 am - 106
1 hour after having a Diet Coke (yes I am going to check everything today) at 11.00 am - 96
And my testing will continue...
Good guidelines to live by is:
Fasting: 79-99 mg/dl (3.9-5.5 mmol/L)
Postprandial (2hrs after eating): 70-145 mg/dl (3.9-8.1 mmol/L)
Random: 70-125 mg/dl (3.9-6.9 mmol/L)
For lunch we went to a Thai restaurant and I ordered a curry pot with coconut milk (without knowing it) and rice. So my blood sugar went for a ride!
60 minutes after lunch - 193
90 minutes after lunch - 217
2 hrs after lunch - 258
2.5 hrs after lunch - 140
I was getting a bit worried - numbers like that is just not normal... But I am also trying to figure out if I forgot to take my progesterone yesterday morning... and if that had anything to do with it?
I wish I could have the same food today just to check, but I will do it next time I'm there instead and keep this one for the record. So today I am going to continue sticking myself in the finger multiple times, and this is the start:
Fasting at 7.45 am - 89
30 minutes after having my protein shake at 9.30 am - 106
1 hour after having a Diet Coke (yes I am going to check everything today) at 11.00 am - 96
And my testing will continue...
Good guidelines to live by is:
Fasting: 79-99 mg/dl (3.9-5.5 mmol/L)
Postprandial (2hrs after eating): 70-145 mg/dl (3.9-8.1 mmol/L)
Random: 70-125 mg/dl (3.9-6.9 mmol/L)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Red Shoes
I am not much for wearing red. I don't feel that it is my color. I have made a gown in red once, but that is different - that is 'Pretty Woman' style and every girl looks nice in a full red dress...
But other than that - I normally don't ware or buy red clothes.
So today as I was shopping for a gift for my friend I found these red shoes - She LOVES red and I know she has said that she wants to own a pair of red shoes one day - and I thought these would look perfect on her.
I found them at Macy's for a bargain! Then I tried them on in my size... and I loved them.
Should I get me a pair of red shoes too?!?!!
But other than that - I normally don't ware or buy red clothes.
So today as I was shopping for a gift for my friend I found these red shoes - She LOVES red and I know she has said that she wants to own a pair of red shoes one day - and I thought these would look perfect on her.
I found them at Macy's for a bargain! Then I tried them on in my size... and I loved them.
Should I get me a pair of red shoes too?!?!!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Cleaning Up
As you already know; I am a complete scatter brain! I have ideas that grows to mountains one day and falls to the ocean foor the next. Nothing wrong with that - it is just hard to keep up with it.
In late March I opened up my Etsy shop for baby and toddler clothes and was so ready to do it full out, and one month later I started investigating in Real Estate Investing... My Candie Ink business kind of died out. And with me not getting any sales really I couldn't keep it up. Now I am focusing on real estate and have my sewing and printing as a side hobby, but who knows what tomorrow will bring?! You never know with me ;)
So with that said I have been trying to keep blogs separate with different themes.. This blog was originally for health... then I opened one for sewing, then another one for weight loss and then I have one for dancing, and then a blog I write in Swedish in for my Swedish friends... It just got a little hard to keep up with, both for me and the readers.
So I have decided to combine my blogs - so this is now HELENA - EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN... or whatever I decide to name it. With the change I also updated the look a little, and I am still working on getting all my labels organized.. it will take some time but at least I have a plan.
So stay tuned...
In late March I opened up my Etsy shop for baby and toddler clothes and was so ready to do it full out, and one month later I started investigating in Real Estate Investing... My Candie Ink business kind of died out. And with me not getting any sales really I couldn't keep it up. Now I am focusing on real estate and have my sewing and printing as a side hobby, but who knows what tomorrow will bring?! You never know with me ;)
So with that said I have been trying to keep blogs separate with different themes.. This blog was originally for health... then I opened one for sewing, then another one for weight loss and then I have one for dancing, and then a blog I write in Swedish in for my Swedish friends... It just got a little hard to keep up with, both for me and the readers.
So stay tuned...
Sunday, September 12, 2010
VMA and Progesterone Cream
As I am sitting and watching the VMA on MTV I am also now rubbing my boobies with my second batch of progesterone cream for today. I decided to go for 1/8 of a teaspoon twice a day instead of 1/4 once a day because you should use it in different places every time you use it for better absorption and 1/4 is too much to put in one small area. And on top of that only a few areas on the body are 'better' than others. This morning I used the inside of my right arm... now it is time for my boobies!
Also prepared my pill boxes for the week so I have that under control... Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Kelp, B-vitamins, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Calcium... and a pray has been added to the mix too!
Also prepared my pill boxes for the week so I have that under control... Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Kelp, B-vitamins, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Calcium... and a pray has been added to the mix too!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Only a few more days
This coming Sunday, September 12th - I will start my first progesterone cream treatment. I still have NO idea if it will help or not - but I am hopeful. It feels like this is one of the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Today I also called a Holistic GYN - that I feel I could trust with symptoms and recovery techniques far beyond the regular medicine world. But I have not decided if I should go for it now or not. It will most likely not be covered by my insurance and the first visit is $280... that is almost half a ticket to Sweden over Christmas.
I don't know what to do. Maybe I can go to my regular doctor and have them do some hormone testing on me and that will give me a starting point? But that will mean that I need to get in on Monday so that the progesterone cream does not give a too false starting point. And maybe after a month on the cream if things are still the same I might look for more answers. I don't know... I would love to have someone to talk to that I trust and that would understand...
This past month have been a little set back month for me. I have experienced minor anxiety, heart palpitations, gas, depression, insomnia. food cravings and my cycles have not been on the mark lately either... and I ask myself if it is because I am truly getting a little worse as far as hormone imbalance or if it is because I have been slacking with my supplements eating habits and exercise regimen?! Can it be a little bit of both??
Sunday will be a whole new start for me. I am not only going to attack my issues with the progesterone cream, but also start taking my Thyroid supplements, Vitamin D3, Fish Oil, Vitamin C, and Magnesium along with eating less carbs and sugar and jump back on my exercise schedule again... I have to make it work, I just have to!
Today I also called a Holistic GYN - that I feel I could trust with symptoms and recovery techniques far beyond the regular medicine world. But I have not decided if I should go for it now or not. It will most likely not be covered by my insurance and the first visit is $280... that is almost half a ticket to Sweden over Christmas.
I don't know what to do. Maybe I can go to my regular doctor and have them do some hormone testing on me and that will give me a starting point? But that will mean that I need to get in on Monday so that the progesterone cream does not give a too false starting point. And maybe after a month on the cream if things are still the same I might look for more answers. I don't know... I would love to have someone to talk to that I trust and that would understand...
This past month have been a little set back month for me. I have experienced minor anxiety, heart palpitations, gas, depression, insomnia. food cravings and my cycles have not been on the mark lately either... and I ask myself if it is because I am truly getting a little worse as far as hormone imbalance or if it is because I have been slacking with my supplements eating habits and exercise regimen?! Can it be a little bit of both??
Sunday will be a whole new start for me. I am not only going to attack my issues with the progesterone cream, but also start taking my Thyroid supplements, Vitamin D3, Fish Oil, Vitamin C, and Magnesium along with eating less carbs and sugar and jump back on my exercise schedule again... I have to make it work, I just have to!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Back on track
Mood called me Friday last week after receiving my letter with a piece of my fabric and told me that they will be shipping some more!! And I received it yesterday. I hope to be done with the dress over the weekend and have decided that instead of doing a short sleeve I am going to make it long and fold it up when needed.
Hopefully there will be enough fabric over for me to make a skirt I was looking at, at GAP:
And on the health aspect of my life I am trying something new and would appreciate any comments on experience with progesterone cream from everyone that have tried it. Please click here and leave a comment, I would really appreciate it.
Hopefully there will be enough fabric over for me to make a skirt I was looking at, at GAP:
And on the health aspect of my life I am trying something new and would appreciate any comments on experience with progesterone cream from everyone that have tried it. Please click here and leave a comment, I would really appreciate it.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Mood-y
So I went to Mood with my sister and got this super great shirt fabric that I started making a shirt dress out of 2 weekends ago and was going to finish up yesterday.
I should add to the story that I usually NEVER follow a pattern I buy 100% - I always need to change something here and there... but buy the pattern that is closest to my own designs, I usually only have in my head so my progress is a step by step thing.
So I bought this pattern: Vouge V8613
But this pattern calls for a fabric with a light stretch - I was using a 100% cotton fabric with no stretch so I had to use a size bigger than what I would have picked normally and I wanted the buttons and front opening to go all the way down the skirt as well... I was planning to change the oak as well but changed my mind as it was just a little too much fixing back and forth and I just wanted to get the dress done before summer is over.
So last night when I was cutting the skirt parts out I was running a little short on fabric so I had to use all the tricks I knew to get the most out of it... and I got it all on there... except for that I cut out two right sides instead of one right and one left.... whaaaaat?!?!?!!
My mojo just disappeared and I was so upset - now what!?!
Today I called Mood and will send them a little sample of my fabric and HOPE that they still have it and can send me some more because I simply LOVE this fabric and I need to have this dress done!
I should add to the story that I usually NEVER follow a pattern I buy 100% - I always need to change something here and there... but buy the pattern that is closest to my own designs, I usually only have in my head so my progress is a step by step thing.
So I bought this pattern: Vouge V8613
But this pattern calls for a fabric with a light stretch - I was using a 100% cotton fabric with no stretch so I had to use a size bigger than what I would have picked normally and I wanted the buttons and front opening to go all the way down the skirt as well... I was planning to change the oak as well but changed my mind as it was just a little too much fixing back and forth and I just wanted to get the dress done before summer is over.
So last night when I was cutting the skirt parts out I was running a little short on fabric so I had to use all the tricks I knew to get the most out of it... and I got it all on there... except for that I cut out two right sides instead of one right and one left.... whaaaaat?!?!?!!
My mojo just disappeared and I was so upset - now what!?!
Today I called Mood and will send them a little sample of my fabric and HOPE that they still have it and can send me some more because I simply LOVE this fabric and I need to have this dress done!
I hope this is it
I think and I hope, even pray, that I have found the last piece to the puzzle when it comes to my recovery from yasmin (birth control).It is hard to know for sure, and before testing I can still only hope and pray, but I think that I have excess estrogen and not enough progesterone in my body and that combination is making me gain weight simply by blocking my perfectly healthy thyroid to perform what it is supposed to do. And that will make the body store estrogen in the fat tissue making it even harder to lose, and will keep me feel like I have blood sugar issues. I say that it makes me feel like I have blood sugar issues because I feel really shaky and warm from some kind of foods high in sugar but every time I test my blood sugar, it is perfectly normal...
And I have stopped looking for answer at the doctor's office. If my thyroid test comes back normal then it is 'just me' and I have to 'get used to my new body'. Well gaining 25 lbs in less that 2 years (where over 15lbs happened in just 2 months) is NOT normal no matter if I still look like a 'normal' woman. Even the most ignorant person should notice that... but no... unless I am half dead no one will even pretend to be concerned.
I would LOVE to hear from anyone that have tried natural progesterone cream, both good and bad experiences are welcome. Please?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Baby Model
I just have to post some pictures of when I had a little baby girl wearing my clothes. She was a great model and here are some samples:
This dress is not for sale on my Etsy store yet - so if you want to buy it you can send me an email at CandieInk@live.com - Sizes range from about 9 months to 2 years (I will give interested specific measurements)
This one is also unavailable on Etsy for now, so once again if you want one - send me an email.
Sizes available are: NB, 6M, 12M, 18M, 24M
Also available in Baby Blue for the boys
Soft Jean Romper - fits so great!
Sizes and more picture available at my Etsy shop
Monday, August 16, 2010
Could it be?
Last post I wrote was about that book recommendation... today's post will have something to do with it. Many women are suffering from different things without having their symptoms confirmed by a test of some kind which throws these women in a bracket of "it is just in your head - you are doing fine". Making us think we are crazy.
Now, I do admit - we have our crazy moments just because we are women, we can go crazy over a pair of shoes and we feel complete with a fancy Coach bag on our shoulders... but that is not what I am talking about. I am talking about constant pain, physical or mental, that is just there without reason or explanation.
I don't believe that I am sitting on the answer but the book I recommended have a lot of information that might clear things up for you or someone you love. The book is a great investment! But if you are not sure yet if it will speak to you and your symptoms, why don't you first take this online test to make sure!?
Hormone Balance Test
Now, I do admit - we have our crazy moments just because we are women, we can go crazy over a pair of shoes and we feel complete with a fancy Coach bag on our shoulders... but that is not what I am talking about. I am talking about constant pain, physical or mental, that is just there without reason or explanation.
I don't believe that I am sitting on the answer but the book I recommended have a lot of information that might clear things up for you or someone you love. The book is a great investment! But if you are not sure yet if it will speak to you and your symptoms, why don't you first take this online test to make sure!?
Hormone Balance Test
Saturday, August 14, 2010
New Book Recommendation
For all of you women out there I have to recommend ONE book and I want to say this with it:
If you or someone you know is suffering from ANY of the below listed symptoms - read the book!
Acceleration of the aging process
Allergy symptoms, including asthma, hives, rashes, sinus congestion
Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, erythematosis and thyroiditis, and possibly Sjögren’s disease
Breast Cancer
Brest Tenderness
Cervical dysplasia
Cold hands and feet as a symptom of thyroid dysfunction
Copper excess
Decreased sex drive
Depression with anxiety or agitation
Dry eyes
Early onset of menstruation
Endometrial (uterine) cancer
Fat gain, especially around the abdomen, hips, and thighs
Fatigue
Fibrocystic breasts
Foggy thinking
Gallbladder disease
Hair Loss
Headaches
Hypoglycemia
Increased blood clotting
Infertility
Irregular menstrual periods
Irritability
Insomnia
Magnesium deficiency
Memory loss
Mood swings
Osteoporosis
PMS
Polycystic ovaries
Premenopausal bone loss
Prostate Cancer
Sluggish metabolism
Thyroid dysfunction mimicking hypothyroidism
Uterine cancer
Uterine fibroids
Water retention, bloating
Zinc deficiency
The book is: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause - written by Dr. John R. Lee M.D.
Dr John R Lee website
If you or someone you know is suffering from ANY of the below listed symptoms - read the book!
Acceleration of the aging process Allergy symptoms, including asthma, hives, rashes, sinus congestion
Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, erythematosis and thyroiditis, and possibly Sjögren’s disease
Breast Cancer
Brest Tenderness
Cervical dysplasia
Cold hands and feet as a symptom of thyroid dysfunction
Copper excess
Decreased sex drive
Depression with anxiety or agitation
Dry eyes
Early onset of menstruation
Endometrial (uterine) cancer
Fat gain, especially around the abdomen, hips, and thighs
Fatigue
Fibrocystic breasts
Foggy thinking
Gallbladder disease
Hair Loss
Headaches
Hypoglycemia
Increased blood clotting
Infertility
Irregular menstrual periods
Irritability
Insomnia
Magnesium deficiency
Memory loss
Mood swings
Osteoporosis
PMS
Polycystic ovaries
Premenopausal bone loss
Prostate Cancer
Sluggish metabolism
Thyroid dysfunction mimicking hypothyroidism
Uterine cancer
Uterine fibroids
Water retention, bloating
Zinc deficiency
The book is: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause - written by Dr. John R. Lee M.D.
Dr John R Lee website
First Visit to Mood
My sister was here at the end of July and we did our required visit to NYC - I absolutely LOVE that city and to be there with my sister just made it even better! I had promised to show her SoHo but we just had to stop at Mood. I am ashamed to say it, but I had never been there before this summer... and I was overwhelmed! I absolutely loved it. I didn't really have a plan in mind of what to make so my mind was spinning in millions directions when I was looking at all of the wonderful fabrics! I ended up buying just one... but that is ok now I know what to expect when I go next time.
Even though I have never really done any major interior designs - the fabrics that I was the most crazy about was the interior fabrics - there was so many of them, and they all could have made any home a fabulous home!
The fabric I ended up buying is a blue and white striped fabric for dress shirts and I plan to get inspired by Ralph Lauren and make myself one of my favorite attires for the moment: a shirt dress! What do you think?!
The fabric I ended up buying is a blue and white striped fabric for dress shirts and I plan to get inspired by Ralph Lauren and make myself one of my favorite attires for the moment: a shirt dress! What do you think?!
My Sexy Jeans - Here I come!
It has only taken me a few weeks, maybe even months.
Sis was here and I enjoyed every little thing I really should not eat, but I let myself indulge... ice cream, cheese cake, fries... you name it I have had it all... But it is now time to say good bye to all that.
If you are ready to join me then let me know - I even started a separate blog for it Sexy Jeans Body - 30 Day Bootcamp Check it OUT!!! My start date is August 16 - which date is yours?
Sis was here and I enjoyed every little thing I really should not eat, but I let myself indulge... ice cream, cheese cake, fries... you name it I have had it all... But it is now time to say good bye to all that.
If you are ready to join me then let me know - I even started a separate blog for it Sexy Jeans Body - 30 Day Bootcamp Check it OUT!!! My start date is August 16 - which date is yours?
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