This weekend, my Maid of Honor and my “Sister of Honor” (which is a new term coined by me specifically for my big day) threw me a beautiful bridal shower. My closest ladies got together to enjoy time together to celebrate my pending nuptials. (We get married in 40 days, by the way!) My necklace is from Target, FYI! Micole (SOH) did this whole beautiful spread of food and all I can say is WOW. She really captured the essence of the type of party she knew I would like to have and executed it perfectly. The spread included 2 large cakes, some chicken salad sandwiches on croissants, fruits &…
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Blog 3 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. Apple shaped? Many women with PCOS are apple shaped because of the high insulin, which creates the male hormones (called androgens.) The high levels of the androgens are the reason for the body hair growth, acne, irregular periods, and you guessed it: the weight gain in a male pattern, or around the waist. This gives you the apple shape as opposed to a pear or hourglass. The Nitty Gritty: 6 out of every 10 women with PCOS are overweight. The reason is…
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Blog 2 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read my last post in this series, which can be found here. The Nitty-Gritty: Many, many women find that the most devastating symptom of PCOS is infertility. Since I have not tried to conceive yet, I do not have the most insight into the TTC or “trying to conceive” process. I just know it can be a long, draining process. Many women end up using medicine and being fine, some have to go through more intensive/invasive treatments and some are not lucky enough to conceive at all. Another devastating thing about PCOS is that…
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Blog 1 in Series: PCOS What is PCOS? (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Polycystic ovary syndrome (say “pah-lee-SIS-tik OH-vuh-ree SIN-drohm”) is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may also cause unwanted changes in the way you look. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is common, affecting as many as 1 out of 15 women. Often the symptoms begin in the teen years. Treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems. (Definition from WebMD) What are symptoms of PCOS?…
