Perimenopause Symptoms, Boob Math and Diary Locks - Ep. 435

In this week’s “What I Googled This Week” segment, Shanna shares what she’s learned about perimenopause after a round of hormone replacement left her feeling awful, and Laura sets out to answer how much boobs actually weigh. Also, Laura attempts to get a decent family photo, and Shanna attempts to take a trip without her kids. They also share this week’s BFPs and BFNs.

Kids' ages: Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 7.5 and 5.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:
• Why hormone replacement can make you feel bloated
• Perimenopause and HRT as trial and error
• Why cup size doesn’t tell you what your breasts weigh
• Sister bra sizing and breast density
• Infected bursitis
• Changing your plans when your partner gets sick
• Family photo sessions, and whether they’re worth it
• Getting kids to stand still for one picture
• Picking the lock on a kid’s journal
• When a parent reads a kid’s diary
• Presbyopia and the options for treating it
• Overnight contact lenses for kids with myopia
• Towel warmers

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:
• Miko towel warmer (target.com/p/miko-towel-warmer-with-adjustable…)
• Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent (goodtogoparenting.com)
• wikiHow: How to Weigh Your Breasts (wikihow.com/Weigh-Your-Breasts)
• Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park (parks.lacounty.gov/crescenta-valley-community-…)
• Yuvezzi eye drops (yuvezzi.com)
• Overnight contact lenses for kids (mykidsvision.org/knowledge-centre/ortho-k-for-…)

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