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

• Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent

• wikiHow: How to Weigh Your Breasts

• Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park

• Yuvezzi eye drops

• Overnight contact lenses for kids

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