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Frecklesinherforties
Приєднався 10 сер 2013
Hi and welcome to my strange little you tube world! Travel, life, menopause, and days out. Only reality here. Xx
If you would like to visit my tropic shop the link is www.tropicskincare.com/pages/clairesmith_1
#fortysomething #menopausal #perimenopause #reallife #travel #mentalhealth #vlogger #days out #walking
If you would like to visit my tropic shop the link is www.tropicskincare.com/pages/clairesmith_1
#fortysomething #menopausal #perimenopause #reallife #travel #mentalhealth #vlogger #days out #walking
Weddings and woes!
Hi everyone! HAPPY Friday!
I know I spelled welcome incorrectly 🤣🤣
Hope you're all well. Bit of a long epic for you, hope you enjoy xx
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I know I spelled welcome incorrectly 🤣🤣
Hope you're all well. Bit of a long epic for you, hope you enjoy xx
Please consider buying me a tea or a coffee below to enable my habit 😅
ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s
Please do Subscribe xx
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Appreciating the little things and very honest HRT chat!
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Hello all! Managed to cobble together a rather long vlog! Very chatty this one and lots going on. Hope you enjoy. X If you'd like to support my channel there is a heart button mow..oo err....or my link below allows me to buy a coffee or two aswell. Please Subscribe and join the menopausal madness. ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s Thanks so much for watching x
Sam Marshall studio visit, meeting Miss Marple, antiques, vinted, treadmills, pottery and anxiety!
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Hi all! I'm so sorry this vlog has taken a few weeks. I have been having some mental health stuff being a pain! But we are here now! Hope you enjoy. Please do subscribe, I forgot to pop that on the end. If you'd like to support my channel I now have a weird heart thing you can click on or you can go to my ko-fi.com link below. ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s Or like and subscribe is just as awesome....
Marks and Spencer food shop for £30!
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Hi everyone! I Hope you're all well...bit different today, let's go to M&S and see how much food I can buy...I really enjoyed this challenge and very pleasantly surprised. Hope you enjoy xx If you'd like to fuel my coffee/tea habit link is below, absolutely no pressure to. X ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s Thanks for watching! Please subscribe x
A visit to Ma and Pa, birthday surprises, cat stowaways and lots of chatting!
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Hi all!! So sorry it's late. Time got away with me. I hope you enjoy, it's a busy one and a chatty one. Grab a cuppa and put your feet up xx No pressure at all but if you'd like to support my sweet tooth or coffee habit there is a link below. ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s I'd love it if you would subscribe and thanks so much for watching! Xx
Positivity, fluffy chicks and river Itchin!
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Hi lovely people! I just wanted to say thank you for all the views, comments and new subscribers after the last video, sending hugs and thanks xx A busy vlog where I am trying to be positive, happy and work with what's happening to my mind and body through this delightful phase of perimenopause. Hope you enjoy xx if you'd like to support my coffee habit the link is below xx ko-fi.com/frecklesin...
Feeling like running away!
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Hi all, Ever get that feeling that you just want to run and hide? that's me at the moment. feel like I want to break free, run and find new adventures, new places. In the real world....not that easy! I hope you're all well. Thanks so much for subscribing and watching xx if you fancy helping my coffee habit the link is below 😍 ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s
Talking HRT, being brave, eating alone and tennis!
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Hi everyone! I hope you're all well....hope you enjoy this week in my life. Big HRT update that I hope you find useful. my buy me a coffee link is below if you would like to support my habit 🤣 ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s and if you like Tropic Skincare, I am an Ambassador....the instagram handle is @tropicgreenbeautyclaire Thanks so much for subscribing xx
Chatty vlog - Body dysmorphia, mental health & national trust
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Hi everyone, Had a hormonal mental health week this week! lots of chats, walking and coffee! Hope you enjoy. x if you fancy keeping the coffee habit going my link is below x ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s Thanks so much for subscribing x
Weekly vlog and back in the swimmers!
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Hi everyone! Welcome new subscribers and thank you x Hope you enjoy a weeks mundane madness, seemed to do a fair bit! Thanks for all your comments on the last one! if you would like to support my coffee habit link is below xx ko-fi.com/frecklesinher40s
From English village fetes to a world class race course and lots in-between!
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Hi All well here we are again! Hope you enjoy some country side rain and shine....a little bit of pootling aswell...obviously! we can see James in his natural habitat, menopause symptoms and feeling low to the highs of fete fun and racing with the royals. Thanks for supporting me as always, hugely appreciated. please do subscribe if you haven't 💓 if you'd like to help with my coffee habit the l...
A new lawn, art festival, village fete and weird teasel people!
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Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. sorry again this has been a few weeks coming. lots going on in this vlog and I hope you enjoy it. please do subscribe if you haven't already, I'd love to be able to grow my channel in the next two years. Thank you so much for watching xx If you would like to support my coffee habit my link is below....please don't feel any pressure. url1075.ko-fi.com/ls/clic...
Petworth house pootle, Oxfordshire arts and therapy!
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Hello friends! Well this is varied! lots of travel, chat and a little bit of therapy! I really hope you enjoy watching. my Vinted link is www.vinted.co.uk/member/179567831-sporgy if you fancy buying me a cuppa link is below and it's hugely appreciated x url1075.ko-fi.com/ls/click?upn=2LnG9CiBzZVbZwKUp0ceZzVaS0YSDfxYVhA9pnKmMSFwdUZOA3a-2B7kiYroH-2FD0siU90urRsvo07qowvRRKTmNKb7za1FYgA4AucI8kM7h7s-...
Ceramics, vinted, airbnb, trip to Rye, Lewes and the English coast!
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Hi friends! it's a busy one, really hope you enjoy xx Please consider subscribing as I try to grow my little channel. if you like Tropic Skincare my link is below, I am a silent Ambassador and if you'd like to buy me a coffee that would be totally cool with me! xx Thanks so much for watching! tropicskincare.com/pages/clairesmith_1 url1075.ko-fi.com/ls/click?upn=2LnG9CiBzZVbZwKUp0ceZzVaS0YSDfxYV...
Bathroom makeover, a good rant and a whole lot more!
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Hi everyone, Thanks so much for waiting so long for another vlog! lost my mojo there for a while and energy levels were no where to be found. looking after your mental health and general health is the priority when things are hard. Hope you enjoy this there is alot crammed in! Thank you for all your wonderful comments on my last vlog ❤️
Back to hospital, heart monitors, posh houses, candles and ill fitting clothes!!
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Back to hospital, heart monitors, posh houses, candles and ill fitting clothes!!
Might have bought a new mug! Painting, feeling overwhelmed, wellies and wallpaper!
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Might have bought a new mug! Painting, feeling overwhelmed, wellies and wallpaper!
Vinted dress, muddy walks and chatty vlog
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Vinted dress, muddy walks and chatty vlog
A little tour around Windsor, UK 2024!
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A little tour around Windsor, UK 2024!
Health update, not much wealth and still trying to find happiness!!
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Health update, not much wealth and still trying to find happiness!!
Spend Sunday with me pootling about, nature walking, car hunting, coffee, books, sushi and yoga!
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Spend Sunday with me pootling about, nature walking, car hunting, coffee, books, sushi and yoga!
Twixmas - The one that spans two years!
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Twixmas - The one that spans two years!
Not Vlogmas Part 2 - The better late than never one!
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Not Vlogmas Part 2 - The better late than never one!
Not Vlogmass Part One! The not very Christmassy one!
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Not Vlogmass Part One! The not very Christmassy one!
An epic weekend away in Sussex UK, Bosham, marinas, spitfires, exploring, tiny home and giggles.
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An epic weekend away in Sussex UK, Bosham, marinas, spitfires, exploring, tiny home and giggles.
Walking, talking, shopping and eating! Keep calm and carry on!
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Walking, talking, shopping and eating! Keep calm and carry on!
Finally vlogging again! Windsor great park, a little life the play, menopause and chats.
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Finally vlogging again! Windsor great park, a little life the play, menopause and chats.
A quick and late pre Christmas Christmas!
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A quick and late pre Christmas Christmas!
I noticed that my starter was ready when it started to smell really deliciously of green apples. Maybe that helps? Thumbs are pressed! 😊
I’m looking forward to Christmas too. We go to a hotel for 3 days in the Lake District every year, can’t wait! xx
I enjoy your rambling and don't fast forward, it's the gentle pace of the chat that makes me feel like I'm just talking to a friend.
Good try on the sourdough. I’ve yet to attempt it. I’ve always wanted to, it just always felt too intimidating.
I thoroughly enjoy your vlogs. You are such a lovely lady, very relatable. Your editing skills are so good. Very calming to watch your every day life. Thank you for sharing. Much love, Susan from Cyprus.
Thank you so much! Sending love to Cyprus! X
Really don’t mind longer vlogs!! Autumn walks are so beautiful. Woodland is so peaceful isn’t it. Not sure about the big dog 😂. Good luck with the puzzle. I am not sure if I would have the patience!! …. 🍁🍁
Also, I love the longer vlogs! 😃
Phew! X
What about buying a starter
I won't be beaten! 🤣
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Hey, I'm not sure if you remember me but we had a video call a few years ago. I watch your videos on my other UA-cam channel and I have commented a few times but you wouldn't know that its me. I have just seen your subscriber count and I needed to say that I'm so proud of you. 👏😃❤
Yes of course! How are you? What's your other you tube? So lovely to hear from you. X
@@frecklesforties this is my other channel, I think I have commented using this one. Anyway I use this one more so if I comment in the future you know it's me. 😆 I'm good thank you. I will send you a private message on instagram. 🙂
@@frecklesforties I'm good thank you. ☺I have sent you a message on instagram. This is the channel I mainly use so if I comment using this one you know it's me. 😆
Not sure how I missed the obvious spelling mistake in the intro 😂 oh well! Hope you enjoy xx
Hope cutting out the testosterone has helped my lovely 🤞😘😘
Think it is x
That looks a beautiful walk around the lake.
It really is! X
Hey Claire, oh my gosh. You are so relatable, sorry you are having a time it all. You’re not alone. I just started HRT, hair loss yes and I’m tired all the time, especially in the afternoon, completely wiped out. But my facial flushing has calmed down. My sleep is absolutely crap at the best of times and for 8 months I have been dizzy/vertigo and this has been the worst for me. I’m not driving and feel like home is my safe place. Walking my doggies and being in public is hard when dizzy. It’s also very disorienting. I felt the GP wasn’t listening, he passed it off at first for sinus problems to maybe an inner ear infection. It took 24 weeks!!!!! to get yes… a call, not a face to face appointment to see an ENT specialist via NHS. I’m seeing the ENT next week to do balance and eye exercises that can take up to 6 weeks to see improvement or to see a change (these exercises are also on the NHS website) I’m also currently doing these exercises, I’m not sure if it’s helping to be honest. I do chair yoga which I enjoy. It’s so frustrating. Like you, I went down the tablet route, didn’t think that made a difference. Sorry for the long reply 😂 - someone commented for you to get your thyroid checked, you should. I’m on tablets for my thyroid (couple of years now) and I’m certain I read somewhere that thyroid and the changes we go through are linked. I get it completely and yes, wish these health professionals would LISTEN. I hear you girl, keep trudging on. You’ll get there! We all will. ❤ to you all.
Sounds like you're really going through it! I hope your ENT specialist is better than mine was. Dizziness is so debilitating so I am really thinking of you 😍 I think I might look into the thyroid thing too xx
It took me 3 and a half years to find the right hrt and dosage. I was near to giving up on it. Tried gel and spray with not much result and finally got benefits when using a mid range 75mg patch. I have a mirena coil for progesterone which seems fine though i still annoyingly bleed. I found the pharmacist attached to the surgery the best for advice and monitoring results as i wasn't getting anywhere with drs. I think boots and superdrug do some sort of support too but not sure what they are like. Also i use boots 50plus multi vitamins, holland and Barrett marine collagen (swear by) and a 1g evening primrose and starflower capsule (helps my unusual itchy boob symptom which dr says is hormonal) , good luck with everything, very relatable x
Crikey, we really do go through it!! I'm glad you're on the right dose of HRT now. It's a mine field xx
Ok, “the man you have trouble keeping track of” made me laugh so hard when you were walking through the art installation of the fallen soldiers and you said it would be lovely to hear some music while walking through the garden…he said “ yeah…..Ariana Grande, or Backstreet Boys! “ Gotta love him Claire, 6:24 gotta love him! 😊😂 💕🇺🇸
I love your walks!!! I hope things settle for you. I am 62 and was told NO HRT after an illness and hysterectomy at the age of 47! I explored Menopause without medicine and actually coped ok. Evening primrose for boob pain worked pretty well for me. Starflower oil is a good one. Energy levels have been my thing but I know that walking actually helps a lot! and a good laugh is the best! My advice would be not to be too influenced and Keep trying to stay healthy. Spend your money on what brings you joy!! 🍁🍁🍁
Same. Didn’t take any meds just rode it out. Agree laughter is good medicine.
Laughing does really help but it's not easy to find those belly laughs!! X
If you are still taking that testosterone that will make your hair fall out. It's why men go bald. I'd bin it if I were you. Doctors often do more harm than good actually, I would be very wary of them.😒😟
Have come off for now. X
I've lost hair at times in the past, it is extremely worrying, but it passes. Hair is such a part of our femininity, isn't it? I'm a couple of years ahead of you in peri. It's been a wild ride! Chin up. You look great. My symptoms improved hugely by taking an antidepressant AND HRT. Maybe something to consider, if not already.?
Thank you x
Claire ** Please get your Thyroid checked and I mean REALLY CHECKED !!! You may have to do it quite a few times because it done by checking you TSH and your T4 (Look those up ) which can show as normal. So you need to do it often to get a good read. It's just a simple blood test. Many women your age develop Hashimoto's thyroiditis it is super common now. Your thyroid basically keeps your whole body in check. Google 20 signs of thyroid problems. I have mentioned this to you on many occasions, it is simple BUT SPECIFIC blood work. Please have it checked. xx
Thanks, I'll look into it. It's not very easy getting blood tests in the UK, going ro the doctor is soul destroying here as we are often refused. X
Starflower Oil (H&B 1500mg) has been great for hormonal issues. Might be worth reading up on it x
Thanks for the tip!
@frecklesforties Helped with my eczema/dry skin and breast pain x
Hi lovely ❤
Sometimes it’s just nice to watch videos of walks to places I’ve never been, blue herons, shopping ventures, hearing someone else voice many of the things I think about. It may seem boring but you are not, you’re interesting, honest, and share many bits and pieces that makes it easy to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing 😊
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you xx
I’ve just been listening to Miranda Harts new book and she talks about her struggles with long term health issues - although not necessarily the same struggles you are having it’s an interesting listen xxx
Yes will look into it, she's fab x
Nice vlog, thanks for sharing.. did you have any luck with the soap/restless legs? 🌺
My legs at the moment are not in a restless faze thank goodness! X
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Nature is a beautiful gift to us all.🍁🐿️🍄🟫🍂
Claire I went to work today NHS… one hour sleep not unusual …due to the menopause .. boy was it difficult to function. I feel your pain. Much love to you and your viewers.❤
You're amazing to do that with such little sleep x
Hi do you have a full time job and you look very nice not over weight at all I love the nature in uk
Yes I do. That's one for another time, long story x
I am just starting to watch the video and first of all I have to say you look fabulous for having had such a rough night. I look like a zombie in the morning! Look forward to watching this one ❤
Thank you! I think I was just lucky that morning, I usually wake up like a zombie too x
First! xxx
I relate so so much 😥
We can do this x
The dress looks great on you!
Oh thank you!
Great vlog Claire! Lots of interesting places that you went to. Loved the print that you bought and it looked great in that frame. The dress looked fabulous on you!!!
Thanks so much! 😊
There she is! good to see you and the funny James (cracks me up) - sorry to hear you have been struggling, this vlog has such wonderful bits and bobs, thank you. Miss Marpel is adorable and the print is fab. Take care lovely and love to you and James. ❤
Lovely comment, thank you x
Lovely to see you clare , how cute and clever is miss marple , loved her gifts. Such a gorgeous print.The dress looked so pretty. Hope your feeling better and best wishes to James from lreland 🍀
Thanks so much 😊
The dress really looks nice on you and suits you. Pleased you are back. You have been missed.
Good to see you on UA-cam again (along with your Insta stories 😊) x
Thank you!! 😊
Well done for putting out a vlog, which I much enjoyed. Stamford is a beautiful town on which my husband & I stumbled across whilst on holiday. We hope to return. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it xx
I’d say yes to the dress - it’s ‘dressy’ and ‘weddingy’ and fits the bill. You suit it. Take care . Thanks for sharing. 😊
Love that! X
Love the dress!
Hope you start feeling better soon, dress looks great on you, have missed your vlogs 😊
Thank you!! 😊
Hi lovely ❤
Delighted to see you back. ❤ The dress looked chic and you definitely can carry it off!
Thank you so much!!
Life seems to be going well for you Claire, a lot of lovely things in this video. Stamford looks interesting not a place we’ve been to, might consider that for a weekend away. Such a cute doggy, why not get your own I know how much you love them. I think you’d suit your hair chin length too, maybe with a fringe? Xx
One day! X yes Stamford defo worth a visit x
Lovely to see you again, sorry to hear that you have been having a difficult time. Really enjoyed watching you, please look after yourself xx
Thank you! Will do!
I love watching your vlogs Claire and was just thinking of you the other day wondering how you are. I have anxiety too so understand how you feel. Go easy on yourself though - you’re doing all the right things. Little treatments and a haircut or colour will lift you so keep scheduling those into your diary. I really liked the dress - it fitted perfectly - the sleeves are fine xxx
I defo need a hair cut it's dragging me down, thanks for the lovely comment x x
I’m loving the dress on you… it fits you perfectly ❤ lovely to see you again
Thank you! 😊
Glad you’re back 👋🏻- sorry you’ve been not feeling great - I struggle with anxiety too so can relate 🫶🏻 - I think the dress looked lovely - take care xxx
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I just got all the emotions back watching you walk round Stamford. I managed the Halifax bank there for 2 years when I lived in Peterborough. I've heard great reviews about that mascara, I won't bother now. The old version maybelline pink one with the curved brush is fantastic. I think you'd look amazing with a chin length bob. The dress is lovely, it looks beautiful 😊
Oh wow! Small world! I've had bobs and then long all my life. I'm scared to chop it all off, silly isn't it xx
Hope you're feeling a bit better. Love your vlogs. How are your perimenopause supplements going? xx
Full answer in next vlog x