The Time-Warp, Nerves, and Hitting 50/50 The Great Two-Week Misplacement

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I’m slightly rattled, honestly. I was looking through my diary the other day and had a truly bizarre moment of confusion: my baby chicks are coming up on six weeks, but in my head, I thought they were still only three! How I have misplaced two entire weeks is completely lost on me. It feels like a symptom of the last few years—just trying to keep all the plates spinning while navigating this health journey.

Nerves, Hormones, and the Hangover

My week started with a serious physical challenge. I visited the chiropractor last Friday, and while I usually feel great afterward, my neck nerves must have gotten irritated. By Sunday, my right arm was numb and tingly, making the homeschool surfing drive to the Mount less than fun on Monday.

The good news? I started my cycle of progesterone that night. I woke up Tuesday feeling completely relaxed, and my arm felt great—a huge relief. The only real problem is that "first-night effect": it still makes me feel a bit drunk the following day. Thankfully, that feeling now only lasts a day, not the whole week like it did when I first started!

The HRT Balancing Act

While the 3 pumps of Estrogel are doing an okay job, I know there’s still room for improvement. The biggest hurdles this week were:

Afternoon Fatigue: It's still kicking my butt. Hitting that wall every afternoon is so frustrating.
Dull Hip Ache and Recovery: Finishing the weeding for my pumpkins took me an extra few days to recover from. My hips and muscles just aren't bouncing back like they should.

It feels like a fine-tuning process, where I’m close, but my body is clearly telling me it needs a little more support to tackle inflammation and recovery.

Rocky, My Mischievous Helper

I’ve been using my small window of afternoon energy to catch up on brushing Rocky, my border collie. He’s my shadow—great with the sheep, but a menace in the garden! He genuinely thinks he’s helping, but he has single-handedly pulled out my roses, eaten my tulips, and peed on my lemon tree and blueberries. It’s why we are finally getting a better garden area built—to save my new vegetable plants from his hungry enthusiasm! Even though he’s chaos in a furry package, he gives the best, most soulful hugs.

The Mental Struggle vs. The Grateful Heart

I am hardest on myself for the things I can’t do anymore. Going from being able to do it all to struggling to get out of bed some days is a heavy mental battle. I felt like I let my kids down by not having the energy when they were younger, especially because I just thought it was how the doctors told me it was.

Thankfully, my kids have grown up to be so understanding, and my husband has truly taken the time to listen and understand what's actually happening. In the early days, the guilt was immense. Now, I manage that guilt by prepping meals on my good days. Since starting HRT, the pressure is easing. We are hitting about a 50/50 split on responsibilities now, which tells me I am definitely on the right path!

Small Wins: Diet Progress

I'm celebrating the small wins this week, especially with my diet.

Breakfast: Berries are back in the supermarket, so I've been enjoying berries and yogurt.
Lunch/Dinner: While cold chicken on shop-bought buns isn't the most nutritionally perfect choice, eating at all is a huge win. Making sure I eat regularly is a big step forward.

Join the Conversation

If you've also been on a hormonal balancing journey, I'd love to know: what was the first small win you celebrated that made you feel like you were finally turning a corner? Share your story in the comments below!