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Hello! I can\u2019t believe it\u2019s May and I\u2019ve not done one of these since March! Time has flown!<\/p>\n

So you may have noticed that I was off for a while – 6 weeks to be exact. I had to have a little op and, because of Covid rules, I had to self-isolate for 2 weeks before going into hospital.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

I\u2019m going to talk \u2018lady things\u2019 now – for any chaps reading this\u2026 you may want to scroll on down! LOL!<\/p>\n

So I thought I was peri-menopausal, few changes in my moods and cycle etc. Part of getting older. I had some checks with the GP and an ultrasound and turned out I had a big fibroid that was probably responsible, so they wanted to take it out. I was lucky that it could be done keyhole, so a couple of nights in hospital and then lots of rest. I\u2019m absolutely fine now and hopefully will notice an improvement.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m sharing as I think if any woman reading this has noticed some changes, don\u2019t just assume you know what it is, best to go and get these things checked out quickly and be sure. Thank you so much to those of you that checked in on me on social media.<\/p>\n

I do think peri-menopause is just around the corner for me though and if you are entering it, or in it, or even just over it, we do have some products on QVC that might help.<\/p>\n

Meg Mathews has created a range to help women going through some of the issues we face with the change. Meg’s Intimate care kit<\/a> and Meg’s Menopause Meno Blend Duo Pack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\"\"\n\"\"\n

And Dr Max has also created some supplements that can help too. Prime Fifty Menopause Support 3 Month Supply<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Davina McCall did a programme about menopause for Channel 4, I must watch it, I think there\u2019s a lot to learn about this subject. We love Davina here, and I love that she\u2019s an advocate for women\u2019s health. Most of her fitness range here at QVC has flown out but for some gentle exercise we have this Swiss Ball with pump and Yoga mat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

So in my last blog, I was telling you the kitchen extension had started, I wish I could now tell you it\u2019s finished, but sadly it\u2019s not \u2639. The floor is being laid this week, kitchen hopefully next week and then doors and all the outside tidy up bits. It\u2019s been emosh! It\u2019s been crazy without a kitchen or washing machine. At times no boiler! Dust everywhere and no garden for the dog! However I\u2019m sure it will be worth it!<\/p>\n\"\"\n

One of the things that I could not have been without was our Cordless Dyson V11<\/a>. This has been amazing at picking up all the dust and the washable filters have meant that when I\u2019ve put it through its paces, I can simply run the filter under the tap pop it on the radiator and it\u2019s ready to go again the next day!<\/p>\n\"\"\n

As I\u2019m sure you can imagine it\u2019s been a fairly stressful time! If you\u2019re also going through something and finding it hard to de-stress, or perhaps you\u2019re looking for a gift for someone who\u2019s stressed, then this De-Stress Essential Wellbeing Kit<\/a> from Scentered could be perfect.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

In other news, and good news – I\u2019ve had my first jab! I felt horrendous for a couple of days but right as rain now, and so excited that we can hopefully all safely catch up with our loved ones now!<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Sending much love to you all. I won\u2019t leave it so long \u2018til my next blog.<\/p>\n

Take care
\nAlex xx<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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