My name is Paige, and I am a carb-aholic. Bread … white, wheat, whole grain, sour dough, bagels, croissants, biscuits. I ate it all. Cookies. Cakes. Donuts. Crackers. Carbs of every kind. At meals, between meals, before bed. I couldn’t help myself. I was completely and totally addicted to carbs. Have you ever noticed that a … More The ABC’s of PCOS: Carb Cravings
“I’m almost afraid to brush my hair now because so much of it is falling out!” “My hair used to be so thick, but it’s gotten so thin you can practically see my scalp.” “If my hair keeps falling out at this rate, soon I’ll need to invest in a wig.” Can you relate to these … More The ABC’s of PCOS: Baldness
Acne. It’s the bane of teenagers worldwide. Fortunately, for most people, this embarrassing problem goes away at the end adolescence. No more zits! Yay! But for women who suffer from PCOS, the agony of acne often doesn’t end. Instead, they continue to battle this unsightly problem throughout their adult years. Why is that? Women with PCOS generally have … More The ABC’s of PCOS: Acne
I stared at the number on the scale. “Surely not! Perhaps my eyes haven’t adjusted to the light yet …” I blinked hard, as if by sheer will I could change my weight. “No. That’s the same number. The same number I’ve been looking at for the past month. Ugh!” Stepping off the scale, I … More Non-Scale Victories
This blog has been silent for several months … and for that I apologize. I realize I don’t owe an explanation, but I would like to share why I haven’t written regularly. My foster babies left me Easter Weekend. They had lived with me for 18 months, and in that time I grew to love … More The Texas Tooth Fairy & My Bad Body Image
How many ways can a woman remove unwanted facial hair? And how many of them actually work? Unfortunately, many women with PCOS know the answer to these questions all too well. Hirsutism is the medical term for excessive, unwanted hair in women. It’s a common symptom of PCOS, although not every woman with PCOS will … More Hair, There and Everywhere
One night last week, my 17-year-old daughter threw a big hissy fit. It began when she couldn’t locate her work uniform; things escalated when she found it in the dirty clothes hamper. “What am I going to do now?” she moaned, as she stood clutching her wrinkled work clothes in her hands. “Good question. What are you … More Five Ways to PCOS Problem-Solve
Pretty: attractive to look at in a simple or delicate way ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ The first time I ever remember having a distinct feeling that I wasn’t a pretty girl happened on my very first day of school. A faded photo taken that morning shows me standing at the end of our driveway, waiting on the school bus. Dressed … More Pretty Is
There’s no denying it. My body doesn’t work quite right. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.The very name implies not only is there something wrong with me, but that it all has to do with a specific part of my body. That’s partially true. I am anovulatory, meaning I don’t release an egg every month. My menstrual … More I’m Broken … and I’m Okay With That
On the last day of 2015, my husband and I celebrated our fifth anniversary. His gift to me was a lovely pearl necklace and earring set. He’s a good guy. I think I’ll keep him. Sitting across from each other on our anniversary date, he looked at me and said, “So what did you accomplish … More 2016 PCOS Goals
Hormonally Speaking 