tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post1659693412907447007..comments2024-03-09T11:29:48.585+00:00Comments on Flowerpot Days: An epistle on hormonesFlowerpothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-54279596734016851162008-07-05T19:44:00.000+01:002008-07-05T19:44:00.000+01:00Damn and blast, as the child said in that William ...Damn and blast, as the child said in that William book. Hormones? I'm so glad I read this. Forewarned is forearmed.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the agent interest. That's definitely a high.Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-53796436265892429312008-06-30T09:10:00.000+01:002008-06-30T09:10:00.000+01:00rosiero - horrible yes but at least Iknow what it ...rosiero - horrible yes but at least Iknow what it is now. Roll on end of hormones!<BR/><BR/>Crystal - don't worry, you may not have any symptoms at all. Only a few of us do!<BR/><BR/>Thinker - thanks, that's encouraging. I will hold onto that thought!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-38762480037558238832008-06-29T22:21:00.000+01:002008-06-29T22:21:00.000+01:00BL***Y hormones - how well I remember it all.At le...BL***Y hormones - how well I remember it all.At least you've been Lucky to have escaped the hot flushes. As totty tea bag says - it does get better eventually.Penny Pincherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993473608935875834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-85761634872106090682008-06-29T20:00:00.000+01:002008-06-29T20:00:00.000+01:00Guess all the fun starts here then! Glad you are ...Guess all the fun starts here then! Glad you are okay though, I know I have it all to come!<BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-73651166982313450562008-06-29T14:39:00.000+01:002008-06-29T14:39:00.000+01:00Yes, those symptoms can be frightening. So glad yo...Yes, those symptoms can be frightening. So glad you can attribute them to something hormonal and now feel a lot better.ADDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018958238940897902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-42190413720759508422008-06-28T10:16:00.000+01:002008-06-28T10:16:00.000+01:00ellee - you definitely need a break by the sound o...ellee - you definitely need a break by the sound of it. Can you take one very soon? The lovely Dr Gray said to me, 'You're very sensitive, which means it will come out in all kinds of ways" - like your rashes. Take care Ellee!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-35138319175998710682008-06-28T10:09:00.000+01:002008-06-28T10:09:00.000+01:00Mopsa - not necessarily! 65% of women DON'T have a...Mopsa - not necessarily! 65% of women DON'T have any symptoms so fear not. Just a favoured few...Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-91195580487572091252008-06-27T21:16:00.000+01:002008-06-27T21:16:00.000+01:00I am facing many of the same challenges Flowerpot....I am facing many of the same challenges Flowerpot. I'm so glad you've turned the corner. At the moment I have swollen glands and am covered in rashes, so I think I need a break too. I think we are twins in many ways.Ellee Seymourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647480320978146418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-29867855135765832592008-06-27T16:18:00.000+01:002008-06-27T16:18:00.000+01:00I have all that to look forward to, do I? Isn't i...I have all that to look forward to, do I? Isn't it funny how the naming of parts is such a relief.Mopsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912659592484055741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-50886457629163248092008-06-27T10:12:00.000+01:002008-06-27T10:12:00.000+01:00lane - I don't think many of us like asking for he...lane - I don't think many of us like asking for help. It means that we can't cope. And I certainly don't like that or any of the connotations that go with it. Thanks re the agent - I've got more revisions to make but should send it off in a few weeks. Then it's teh waiting game again!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-41393174370322553412008-06-27T10:09:00.000+01:002008-06-27T10:09:00.000+01:00Ask for help if you need itThat can hard sometimes...<I>Ask for help if you need it</I><BR/>That can hard sometimes if it doesn't come naturally.<BR/>Glad you've finally got to bottom of what it was and fantastic agent news!! Hope to hear some good news soon!Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-52485604881103723272008-06-27T09:04:00.000+01:002008-06-27T09:04:00.000+01:00lindsay - those panic attacks are hellish arent th...lindsay - those panic attacks are hellish arent they?<BR/><BR/>Ak - yes it suddenly made sense - and what a huge relief!<BR/><BR/>chrish - hormones eh? thanks for the crossed fingers though - mine are still crossed for you!<BR/><BR/>grump - thanks for that and you're right. life is very precious.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-73711410868467836662008-06-27T00:05:00.000+01:002008-06-27T00:05:00.000+01:00Well I'm glad you have sorted that problem out. Th...Well I'm glad you have sorted that problem out. There we were all suggesting home grown remedies. It is good to enjoy the day and not forget how precious this life is.<BR/>Cheers Mark xGrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364403796591955960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-4961930747670411842008-06-26T17:26:00.000+01:002008-06-26T17:26:00.000+01:00It's so much easier to cope when you know the caus...It's so much easier to cope when you know the cause isn't it? So glad you're feeling better honey. xAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-41591639442438828202008-06-26T17:05:00.000+01:002008-06-26T17:05:00.000+01:00My hormones packed up at a tender age (thank goodn...My hormones packed up at a tender age (thank goodness I had the girls early!) so I understand your confusing symptoms. But, hey, good news about the agent will keep everything crossed (well, escept for the bits I'm crossing for myself!).Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-29505338817473314492008-06-26T13:06:00.000+01:002008-06-26T13:06:00.000+01:00Very well done - you seem to be cracking the probl...Very well done - you seem to be cracking the problem. What a relief! I had panic attacks, always at night with heart pounding - I know how you felt! I really do admire anyone who can "write" - so give yourself a huge pat on the back.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596425511240774220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-11472971368578656102008-06-26T11:51:00.000+01:002008-06-26T11:51:00.000+01:00RT - yes we all need to learn when to take breaks ...RT - yes we all need to learn when to take breaks (she says, suddenly realising the time!!)<BR/><BR/>Totty - I love the idea of power surges! Sounds exciting and controllable. Hah!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-54871972281647970752008-06-26T11:41:00.000+01:002008-06-26T11:41:00.000+01:00Been there, done that, and the T-shirt is ten year...Been there, done that, and the T-shirt is ten years old. It does get better, and now you know what is causing the anxiety, I'm sure you will soon learn to accept the odd half hour of feeling "off the wall". When I have a hot flush (yes, I still have those) I now say "Excuse me, I'm just having a power surge..."Totty Teabaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303238370591634781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408579395752156780.post-52630159846061113882008-06-26T11:09:00.000+01:002008-06-26T11:09:00.000+01:00You poor thing, you've really been through the war...You poor thing, you've really been through the wars lately...and to think it's hormones! You're absolutely right though: take breaks when you need it (a lesson I'm only just beginning to learn). <BR/><BR/>RTCornish Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531138997940949329noreply@blogger.com