Hitting the "Is it perimenopause, am I pregnant, or just having a breakdown?" phase...

Question

Ahhh. Don't you love being a woman? I am about to turn 40, and feeling it. Every symptom I am asking myself.... Is it Perimenopause? Am I pregnant? Or is it just the nervous breakdown finally coming to fruition? Still trying for number 2.... but cycles becoming irregular among other things... I think I am just going to have to have some acceptance and try to go into this decade as gracefully (and sweaty, foggy brained, and 10lbs heavier) as I can.

Answer

I feel the same way. Besides having the fun mood swings, hot flashes and brain fog, I always look 5 months pregnant by night and have always been very slim. I noticed my cycles becoming shorter and more irregular about 5 years ago at 38. It’s hard to know what’s happening hormonally and it’s not fun. 
Just want you to know you’re not alone. This is a great, supportive group. We’re all TTC before menopause. Some are lucky, but most of us have been on the journey for a while. As hard as it can be, try not to lose hope as it only takes one healthy egg (I know…easier said than done). Best of luck to you. ❤️

Hitting the "Is it perimenopause, am I pregnant, or just having a breakdown?" phase...

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