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Another Saturday and I woke with another migraine 😩I had my first migraine aged 12 which coincided with my periods starting, so for me they are definitely hormone related. They became more frequent and intense in my mid 40’s, which I never appreciated at the time was due to being perimenopausal. I started with low dose body identical HRT patches 18 months ago and quite magically, they reduced dramatically. Recently however, they have started to increase in frequency and intensity which can make everyday life a real challenge when you’re juggling a full on finance job, family and running a home whilst shopping and checking in on my elderly mum at a COVID 19 social distance! When did life get so hard?! Menopause is so much more than a few hot flushes! Big love to all my followers, new and old, who help keep me going with their shared experiences and support 😘🙌🏼❤️ #menopause #migraine #perimenopause #makemenopausematter #hrt #sandwichgeneration

#blackouttuesday 🖤

Hello old friend, I’ve missed you!! Finally managed to get my Evorel patches after the nationwide shortage, which has been totally unacceptable. Hoping these will help with the hideous migraines that have been plaguing me recently 🤞🤯 #evorel #menopause #perimenopause #hrt #migraine #midlifeblogger #makemenopausematter

Love how new social distancing paths have been trodden into the grass alongside the regular path #covid19 #socialdistancing #dailywalk #harrogate #menopause #midlifeblogger

VE Day tea and scones #veday #stayhome #menopause #midlifeblogger

🐣Mama’s Easter card from my beautiful granddaughter😍 Happy Easter!! #grandma #granddaughter #homemade #menopause #midlifeblogger #stayathome

My new home workout buddy isn’t trying hard enough!! 😺💪🏻 #stayhome @rachelsfitnessmums #homeworkout #menopause #midlifeblogger

Happy Mother’s Day! 💕 Today more than ever, I am grateful for my wonderful mum, who always makes things feel better. I am also grateful for my amazing daughters, who everyday continue to make my heart sing. My two beautiful granddaughters are the icing on my family cake. Family is everything. Thank you my darlings 😘💕🤗 #mothersday #grateful #family #love #stayathome

#eachforequal #iwd2020 🦸‍♀️🙌🏼😘 #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #makemenopausematter #memopause #midlifeblogger

*New blog post - One Year On...* Somehow, amongst this meno madness, life and living, I still manage to ramble on my blog. I’ve learned so much this last year and connected with amazing women, all supporting each other. I can’t thank you enough for your advice, love and kindness, particularly on days when I would love to stay in bed and shut out the world. Big love 💕🙌🏼😘 @perimenopost @karen_kenning @gemma_and_emma @menopause_doctor @lizearleme @mrseaglen @_lydiaphillips @dianedanzebrink @whentheclockstrikesmidlife @pausitivity_knowyourmenopause #womensupportingwomen #midlifeblogger #menopause

The Call the Midwife finale was as beautiful as ever. Loved the closing words ✨💕#callthemidwife @callthemidwife.official @bbcone #lightinthedarkness #womensupportingwomen #menopause #midlifeblogger

Feeling the love today 🥰 Not sure if it’s because it’s Valentine’s Day or if it’s my freshly planted HRT patch on my bum?!🤣😍#love #hrt #menopause #midlifeblogger #selfishmother

Look what arrived yesterday 💙 Another one to add to my collection which I might have to wear on Friday....❤️🥰#selfishmother #supersoft #love #menopause #midlifeblogger

🎉🥳🙌🏼 1000 readers of my blog!!! A massive THANK YOU to each and every single one of you that have bothered to read the ramblings of a perimenopausal woman who had never ‘written’ before! This last year has been tough for so many reasons which haven’t been helped by the menopause but with the constant unconditional loving support from my beautiful family and small group of faithful friends, including those I’ve met through my blog and Instagram, I’ve survived and I’m (mainly) still smiling. I wish I had more time to write and maybe one day I will but until then, I’ll keep doing my thing and I know that on the not so good days, I have my girls and you lot to get me through! 🥰😘🙌🏼 #1000 #menopause #family #friends #instafamily #grateful #blessed #midlife #midlifeblogger #blogger #perimenopause #makemenopausematter #menopausesupport

Love is....when your daughter brings you a massive pain au chocolat to scoff in bed on a Saturday morning 😍💕#breakfastinbed #shoplocal #luckymummy #menopause #midlifeblogger #43brewbar

Loving my new notebook whilst working in London for a couple of days, which @mrseaglen bought me for Christmas with the instruction that I must take this to ‘important meetings’ 🤣🤓#youvegotthis #menopause #50andfabulous #thisgirlcan #camdenlabs #paperchase #himss

My lovely mum turned 80 last week and we celebrated her special day yesterday with 3 of her 4 children, 5 of her 9 grandchildren and all 4 of her great grandchildren. She is a inspirational example of a strong mama! 😍🎉❤️#bornin1940 #strongwomen #menopause #greatgrandma

Okay 2020, let’s have you! This ‘you got this’ pic was a Christmas present from my eldest daughter because basically, she’s a woman who can and this is her way of reminding me that I can too 🙌🏼❤️#yougotthis #womensupportingwomen #daughters #newyear #newme #2020 #menopause #perimenopause #midlifeblogger #50andfabulous

My highlights of 2019! What a year! A year of 20th, 30th and 50th birthdays for me and my girls; several work trips including Chicago, Helsinki and Berlin; love lost; new love found for a second precious granddaughter and rather surprisingly, a new puppy; anxiety conquered for a special evening with my youngest; my lovely mum successfully going through much needed surgery; afternoon tea and open air concerts with special friends. The list goes on.... Themamapause emerged 12 months ago and through this I have connected with countless amazing strong women all battling and celebrating their lives. A massive THANK YOU to all of you who have read my blog (nearly 1000 of you!), followed and liked my Instagram pics and helped get me through this crazy menopausal year. I am truly grateful. Happy Christmas you gorgeous lot!! 🙌🏼😘❤️🎄✨#grateful #womensupportingwomen #2019 #family #daughters #granddaughters #menopause #perimenopause #hrt #midlifeblogger #50andfabulous

‘And watch her feet, how they can dance’ As I end a hideous week at work, this poem from my childhood by William Henry Davies is going around my head. I hope to never stop seeing the beauty around me and having some precious time off tomorrow before I head overseas with work on Sunday, I shall endeavour to find some time to stand and stare.... ✨ #happyfriday #whatisthislife #menopause #50andfabulous #midlifeblogger #harrogate #bestill #poetry #perimenopause

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