Menopause… at 36 | Life Update | 2024
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2024
- Welcome back to the channel.
Our first video back is a bit of a life update as there’s been a lot going on with us - it’s quite heavy and sad at parts so trigger warning, talking about infertility.
Sorry to hear about this Anni , you are courageous in being open about it to help other women. I wish you and your family all the best . Take care Anni ❤️
Thank you, that means a lot ♥️♥️
I have only just been catching up on your videos and hope me commenting here doesnt drag up sadness but thank you for sharing your story, I am 32 and have had various issues with periods and ovarian cysts. Understand this is completely different however we need more of an open conversation in all aspects of fertility especially as younger women. Sending you lots of love and support xx
Thank you for such a kind and caring comment. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been struggling too, I hope you’re getting the support you need. Completely agree, there needs to be more awareness and funding for women’s health issues. Take care of yourself ♥️
Annie you are such a brave person , and believe me your not alone , any woman will sympathize with you who is going through this , the dreadful symptoms , how it affects your self esteem and mental wellbeing , the list goes on and on . I totally know about the ' night sweats ' Wow ! like internal combustion , which then leads to lack of sleep and/or insomnia , just a nasty vicious circle which unfortunately can last decades . im so sorry it has come so early to you , i started being ' perimenopause ' at 39 after i had a miscarriage and it was 10 years of hell , finally my periods stopped completely at 50 and the symptoms ramp up more Yay ! I hope the medication helps you and helps calm things down . Who'd be a woman eh ! take care x
Thanks for such a kind message and for also being brave and sharing your story with me. It’s such an awful thing and you’re right, it’s scary how much it affects every part of you, including your mental health and self esteem. Who would be a woman indeed!! Take care of yourself also 💜
I’m so sorry to hear this. Hope that you find some comfort in this heartbreakingly difficult time, and that the treatment isn’t a slog and you find something that helps you manage quickly. And I just want to give you a big hug.
Thank you so much for your kind message, it’s really appreciated, as are virtual hugs! 💜
Oh Anni I’m so so sorry you’re going through this. Sending you, Pete and the kids all of our love. 😢❤❤❤
Thanks so much, that’s hugely appreciated 💜💜
I’ve just cried driving to work whilst listening to this video. I felt every word ❤️ whilst I’m not in the exact same situation, I have just spent the last 2 years trying out all different combinations of hormone treatment which I’m still on but I’ve now found what works best for me. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries in 2021 and also had a rollercoaster journey in the last 2 years with a womb cancer scare and in the middle of cervical cancer scare (got my test of cure beginning of Feb). So I completely get it with the emotions and the fertility side of things. One piece of advice I can give is that I also felt extremely sick with one of the hormones that I was on. The first month was horrendous! I used to take it daily in the morning. Somebody suggested taking it at night instead so that I was asleep whilst the medication first hit my body if that makes sense and the nausea instantly went away so maybe adjusting the time of day might help possibly! Worth a shot
Here if you ever want a chat over on Instagram! Thinking of you ❤️ xxx
Thanks so much for your lovely, caring and kind message and for sharing your story too. It’s not easy to share but it’s helpful. Thanks also for the advice, that’s good to know and will see if I can switch the order around! Really appreciate your message, thank you 💜💜
Anni, first off, it was so brave of you to share this update, and I’m so sorry that this has happened. It was so hard to see you like this, and if you could send a hug through the web, I would. This is such a difficult way to start off the new year, I hope you find relief from your symptoms in the shortest amount of time possible and that the universe gives an abundance of good to help make this better for you. I look forward to hearing about the good things to come this year and wish you all the best💛
Thank you so much for such a caring and kind message, I really appreciate it. Will be nice to share some good news soon! 💜
You’re one brave lady. We have been through the fertility journey and that took us 9 years. We’re in our late 50’s now . I have prostate cancer and am on hormone treatment and my wife and I are going through the menopause symptoms together.
You have the most wonderful family who we know will support you. We’re always here for you.
Keep strong
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Thank you for sharing and for such kind and lovely words, it means so much. I hope you also have a good network around you, it makes all the difference. Take care of yourselves and sending you both all our love 💜
Hi Anni, I have been a silent viewer for a while, watching your Florida trips. Just wanted to say how brave you are sharing your story, I felt every word with you and really wish you all the best. No advice I can share but I think and hope your video will help other women going through a similar journey. Thank for sharing and look forward to future vlogs x x x
Thanks so much for such a lovely comment, it really means a lot and the kindness is appreciated 💜💜
So sorry Anni. You are so brave to share your story. I am sure this will bring comfort to those suffering in the same way. I wish you the best and better days to come. Never be afraid to keep talking about it or sharing your feelings. Big hugs 🥰 xxx
Thank you for your kind and caring words, that means a lot to me 💜💜
Oh Anni, I hope your treatment goes well and get feeling more yourself soon. It’s such a hard subject and well done for speaking up. It does need to be spoken about more that it can happen to younger women. I know someone it’s happened in her teens. I feel your pain about the second baby as i have been hoping to have another but it hasn’t happened and I’m late 30s now
Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your story too, it’s not easy at all. It’s really appreciated, thank you 💜
Huge hugs Anni, well done for being so brave and sharing your story, I’m sure it’ll help so many people xxx
Thanks Rhi, I appreciate the message and the kind words 💜
Oh my goodness, you poor thing 😢
I really feel for you. You're so brave coming to talk to us all when feeling so vulnerable.
It really is a loss for you. There must be so many emotions
I wish you well on this journey and will be thinking of you. ❤
Thanks for such a lovely comment, it means so much to me and I really appreciate it 💜
Oh, Anni. What a thing you’ve had to go through, but how strong you are to be here now sharing this with us.Thank you. I just wish I could reach through the screen and give you a big hug. All the love ❤️
Thank you Helen for always being there, big virtual hugs!! It means so much 💜💜
Thank you for sharing your story❤
Thank you for watching and for saying something nice, felt quite anxious about posting this tbh, it’s quite hard to share but I do feel like talking about it helps 💜
My heart goes out to you Anni (( hugs)) you're very brave, thank you for sharing with us all, you are not alone we are all here for you x
Thank you so much, that’s really appreciated - big hugs 💜💜
So super proud of you for sharing this, it must’ve been such a challenge. Talking about it has been so educational to us, and will help so many others.
So real, thank you 😊
Thank you so much, we love you guys and are so grateful to have you in our lives 💜💜
Hi I thought I'd start watching florida vlogs again ready for going again this year, I've watched many of yours in the past, anyway I watched this tonight and definitely felt your emotion, I'm going through perimenopause and on the same gel as you and although at 48 I am quite a bit older than you, I do know greatly how it feels to be 36 amd have the rug pulled from under my life, I spent my early to mid 30's having major surgery and going through ivf before finally conceiving on my 3rd attempt, it was an incredibly difficult dark time in my life, I do though have a beautiful 10 year old who I love to bits, I unfortunately was never blessed with another after losing my frozen embryo transfer the following year, I knew then I was at the end of the road, I am truly thankful and feel utterly blessed to have my one and only son, I've made my peace with that, now I continue with my menopause journey, let's keep booking those disney trips and have things to look forward to 😀 things will hopefully get better for you, sorry for the long post but you was brave enough to share your issues so I thought I'd share this with you x
Thanks so much for your lovely comment and also for your bravery in sharing your story. That sounds so difficult but like you, I feel incredibly blessed to have the family that I do have. It doesn’t take away the hurt but it certainly helps! Definitely agree to booking Disney trips (🤣🤣), we can’t wait to be back in the bubble again, definitely need some magic! X
Oh Anni thank you for sharing. My mum and her mum both went through the menopause between 35-40, I’ve had the odd symptom (I’m 42, mainly brain fog and anxiety)but my drs won’t take it too seriously. You have given me the push to see them again about this. You are incredibly brave sharing this and I’m sure it will help many ladies going through this too. I’m sending you huge squishy hugs and hope you get the rights meds very soon xx❤
Oh Kelly, thanks for your message and sorry to hear you’ve been struggling too. The anxiety!! How did I not mention that?! Its been in absolute overdrive which is not at all fun. Big hugs to you. I hope it helps and that you can get a second opinion, I’ve read a lot of horror stories about being ‘denied’ the right checks but you know your body better than anyone else. I’m thankful that my Dr’s worked quickly and listened to me so even though it wasn’t the news I wanted, at least we can work with it. Take care of yourself and here if you ever need to chat 💜
sending you and your family our love x
Thank you, I really appreciate it 💜
Thinking of you. Thank you for being so brave and sharing this. Hopefully this will help others who may be experiencing the same heartbreaking journey. ❤️
Thank you for such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it 💜💜
Oh sending you the biggest hug x and hang on in there girl
Thank you, I’ll take all the virtual hugs I can get! Right back atcha! 💜💜
Thank you for sharing your story ❤It’s such a brave thing to do and I’m sure it will help lots of other people. Take care xx
Thank you for such kind words, it means a lot 💜
Love you Anni!❤ I’m so proud of you!! Can’t wait to see you soon and give you a big hug xxxx
Thank you, can’t wait to see you again and have those big hugs! Xx
Hi Anni,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story (and for all your other wonderful vlogs). Wishing you good health and strength. Take care xx
Thank you for your kind words, it’s really appreciated 💜
Oh Anni!!! I just want to give you a big warm hug and tell you that you will be okay… much love to you sweets ♥️💜
Thank you so much, I’ll take the hug!! It’s really appreciated, thank you 💜
I'm so sorry your going through this. I am currently battling peri menopause myself and trying to get doctors to take it seriously. I hope in time you can feel more you. Just know you're not alone. Night sweats are awful. Sending love ❤
Thanks for your message and sorry to hear that you’re going through something similar. I’ve read a lot online and it’s a shame that some women struggle to be taken seriously - you know your body better than anyone! I’m grateful that my GP recognised the symptoms and handled it quickly and sensitively - I hope you find a Dr that can do similar for you. Take care 💜
I think you're so brave for sharing this. I hope you're ok❤
Thank you, that means a lot to me and I really appreciate your message 💜
We’ve been a long time viewer and my girlfriend and I wanted to say that we are so sorry to listen to what you’ve been going through. Thanks for sharing your story and I hope you find a way through this difficult time. Sending positive vibes your way.
Thank you both so much, I really appreciate it and it means a lot to me 💜
Thank you for sharing ❤ I'm thinking of you, be kind to yourself xx
Thanks so much for being so kind, I really appreciate it 💜
Oh my god Annie, what a video, that has taken immense courage. You have always been a beacon of happiness and it's so sad and hurtful to see you in this way, I can only hope that a suitable remedy can be found for you. My wife has menopause, I think she got it in her late 50's, she's 62 now and didn't go near any HRT, she thought too many potential side effects. She finds Promensil really helpful, you might want to look into that if you have not already done so. Take care of yourself.
Thank you for your kind and caring comment and for your recommendation! I haven’t heard of that before so will have a look into it. I really appreciate it, thank you 💜
Hi Anni. First can I say how brave you are sharing this video. Stuff like this needs to be talked about and often isn’t. And by talking it helps everyone, kind of like a therapy, even the men, so they can understand women’s stuff!
I have no advice to offer I’m afraid , as I’m 55 and never had children, and have only had mild symptoms. I can’t have hrt as I had breast cancer a few years ago, but feel I don’t need it anyway. However I’m a big believer in having stuff to look forward to, and as I am also a Disney adult, that would always be my pick me up. You are a strong lady with a great supportive family. Keep us updated on your journey. Sending lots of love. Wendy x
Thanks so much for such a lovely message, it means so much to me. It really has helped to talk about it and it feels like a bit of a weight has been lifted to share, even though I felt very anxious in posting this! Thank you for also sharing your story, I hope you’re keeping well. Take care of yourself 💜💜
Hi Anni, I have just watched this video, I can't pretend to understand what you're experiencing but I do admire your bravery and strength to talk about it with ....well.....strangers really, you focus on all the amazing things in your life, as a very small show of support I have subscribed to your channel, just know you have thousands of "strangers" backing you and wishing you well, now I'm gonna go back and watch your florida vlogs 😊 .
Thinking of you and the family.
Andy 😊
Hi Andy, thanks so much for your comment - it really means a lot and I appreciate it so much. Hope you enjoy the Florida vlogs which are a bit more upbeat 🤣 thanks again! 💜
My heart is breaking for you. Never apologize for sharing your feelings. It is a grieving process, just like any other. I don't have advice, but my love and thoughts are with you all.
Thank you for your lovely words, it does feel like a grieving process and it has helped to talk about it. I really appreciate your message, thank you 💜
Hey Annie, been a subscriber for some time now. Just want to give you a massive hug 🥰 so sorry your going through this but thank you for speaking about out! I think it's really important and could make a difference to many women. You have also made me think as I keep putting off having a 2nd child as it's not the 'right time' so again just thank you. Love to you all 🥰
Thanks so much for such a lovely message, it means a lot to me. It’s so tough, isn’t it? When is the ‘right time’?! Like a navigational minefield!! I hope whatever happens for you works out in the best way possible. Take care of yourself 💜💜
Sending lots of love xx
Thank you, it means a lot 💜
Hi Anni it’s not something I’m going through but thank you for speaking so openly and sharing your story, honestly think this video is gonna help so many. I hope your ok and hope the medication works for you x
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that; thank you for your kind words 💜
PS very brave to bringing this to the public and it's going to help others you certainly have a lot of Courage
Thank you for your kind words 💜💜
I am so sorry and I feel your pain and I'll be praying for you I have no advice and I hope that you can make peace with this soon and and God bless you❤❤❤❤
Thank you Kathy, I truly appreciate that 💜
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Hi Anni,I wish I could give you a hug, I'm so sad for you 😢Your a brave lady to have to go through this at such a young age,I'm 52,the brain fog is the worst!they say everything happens for a reason....I just think everything is shit!
I'm sad too for other reasons 😔
Take care Anni xxx
Thank you for the kid and caring words and for sharing too - it’s really hard but it’s helpful to know you’re not alone in it (not that you’d wish it on anyone!!) big virtual hugs! Take care of yourself 💜
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I really don't comment often but the way you spoke about this was so poignant. I'm hurting for you and, although I don't know you, I'm sending my thoughts. ❤
Thank you for your very kind words, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it 💜
Hi Anni I watch all your vlogs and love them. You are brave telling your story, I have been down the fertility road and I found it not very nice. Your sadness is totally understandable and you are not a Debbie downer. I wish you well and look forward to your future vlogs.xx
Thanks Julie, I really appreciate the kind and caring words, it means a lot to me 💜
Hello sorry for you very sad story. I have had menopause at 40 i am now 52 i am thinking of going on Hrt
Thanks for your message and for also sharing. I was very anxious about starting HRT but I do feel like it’s starting to help so I hope that you can get the same support. Take care 💜
Hello anni we always watch your vlogs and love you and your family.
Your are so brave for sharing your story but you are blessed with 3 beautiful children.
Please look after your self and admire the lady you are (amazing ) .
I am sikh will pray that god grants all of your wishes god bless...
Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it and thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers 💜
Atleast you have kid. I just turned 36 and started menopause . And I don’t have kid or anything . Going through anxiety and panic disorder like sucks
I’m really sorry to hear you’re going through this too, it’s a difficult time and I hope you’re getting the support you need as that’s been really valuable to me ♥️
I’m dealing with period issues and trying to sort it out, may be PCOS or autoimmune related. It’s so difficult to figure stuff out, dealing with symptoms, the medication etc. And I worry so much about the future and if I’ll be able to have kids. I feel like women’s care isn’t prioritized or understood enough
Thanks for your comment and for sharing. It’s so tough and I wish you all the best with your journey, but agree, it’s an area that is difficult to navigate and doesn’t necessarily get the same amount of focus and attention as it should - take care of yourself 💜
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