Hi Everyone

I actually figured out how to help my hormonal acne. I had really good skin though the pregnancy, but afterwards it became terrible. Before it was always bad around my period. So what helped was to not touch my face. Especially when I get spots, I have a habit of touching my face. It seemed simple so I thought why not give it a go. Turns out it worked! I’m so happy that it’s under control again. I really didn’t know that was a cause.

I’m happier with my skin and my weight now. It’s really strange the effect that thinking badly about yourself has on you, especially to do with your appearance. It’s hard to describe. Visually I can see that there have been changes but my mind hasn’t caught up yet. In a way, part of me still feels like it was before. I’m sure it will wear off over time.

It was really hard during the pregnancy with my weight. I actually preferred being overweight to being pregnant. The worst comment I got from someone was that I looked pregnant when I was overweight. Whereas when I was pregnant, some people for some reason felt like they had free rein to comment and describe in colourful language how big I was. This happened to me so many times, regularly. It was quite upsetting. I understand that people didn’t mean it in a bad way but it still hurt. I felt very insecure with all of the comments.

I’m glad that things are getting better now. I hope that things will be okay for when I go back to work.

I’m still doing my best to keep up with my physiotherapy.

I’ve been reading and learning about the links between tiredness, overstimulation and anger. Fascinating stuff!

I’m thankful for Peter’s advice the other day. It was very helpful.

I noticed that sometimes I’m tired but not angry and sometimes I’m tired and angry. I asked my husband why he thought that was. He said “Ah you’re like our son. Overstimulated!”. That was very insightful of him. I’m thankful for that too.

I’m glad also that my husband has been communicating more during disagreements over things that bother him. For a long time he just said that I didn’t listen or that he didn’t feel heard. But no matter how I listened it didn’t help him. It’s really helpful now that he is giving me very clear descriptions of things that I can do to help him. It’s helping him to feel heard and listened to during disagreements.

I’m glad that our son is getting used to his formula. I hope he grows up to be happy and healthy.

Wishing everyone all the best! 🙏❤️