I’m heading to Stowe with my baby next month. Are there any stroller or baby carrier rental places? Also looking for fun things to do with a crawling-almost walking baby. Places to eat? Any recommendations welcome!
Basically what it says in the title, but more details below. 👇 I am 8 months postpartum, still breastfeeding, and I genuinely did not expect to still feel this bad this far out.
Here's what I'm dealing with: Severe acne all over my face and scalp, chin, jaw, forehead, cheeks, nose, everywhere. All kinds, not just one type. Mood swings, rage, low moods /basically the full hormonal emotional spectrum Significant weight gain I can't budge Constant brain fog
When I asked my doctor about getting my hormones tested, she basically shrugged and said hormone levels fluctuate too much to be useful. (I’m not researched up enough to argue her). Her only suggestions were birth control or other medications that would require me to stop breastfeeding, which aren't options for me right now.
I'm using PanOxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide daily just to keep the acne from getting even worse. I know it's not exactly crunchy but I'm just trying to survive here.
I feel gross every single day and it's really affecting my mental health and confidence. I just want to feel like myself again. For those who have been through this, what actually helped? Especially interested in supplements that supported your hormones, and whether there are specific tests worth pushing for and finding a doctor who will actually run them. Not dying to hear all of the ‘it will eventually get better’ stuff. I need to be better now!