Mid Year Crisis Point

"The more books you read, the more you're not gonna like !" I relate so hard, I've also upped the number of books I read and.... yeah. But! I have also "refined" my taste, and dipping my toe into sci-fi again (I left it with such a sexist book that i loved when i was young) thanks to Ursula Leguin & Becky Chambers has helped.

Thank you for giving us reading vlogs and defying the algorithm 🥹

(Feel free to delete if this is too personal.) For the getting pregnant goal: have you been able to get diagnosed and treated for PCOS? With polycystic ovaries and irregular periods, you fit the diagnostic criteria (called Rotterdam criteria). I just got diagnosed with PCOS in May and started ovasitol and metformin to try to regulate my cycles/hormones and may have to do ovulation induction once we’re officially TTC. Natalie Crawford has a lot of info about PCOS on her channel and podcast called As a Woman!

My only goal was to get into hiking shape for my Scotland trip. Injuries and illness prevented that goal from being reached, but still was able to power through and enjoyed my trip. The new goal is to get into hiking shape for a trip to Oregon at the end of the year.

As for DNFing books: yeah, sometimes you just run across several books in a row that aren't really good. I used to feel bad about not finishing, but now.....

Could not remotely relate to not needing therapy after 6 weeks xD I feel like every time I go, I unearth another pile of crap that has an ETA of about a million years to go through. What good news though that you've tackled that!!!

I enjoy goal setting but since I have an almost 2 year old and gave birth again in May, this year's list was intentionally quite short and is already almost completed. 😂
I love the top/dress (?) you're wearing, is it new? 😊 I don't remember it from other videos but it suits you. 💙

Love this type of video Hannah! I find it both comforting and gently motivating ❤

Yeh can’t lie I’m not picking up a random video call - or I am but I’m assuming someone has died and am immediately in panic mode. I’m sorry but you might need to adapt to other peoples communication styles and/or book in calls on that one.

Off topic but the toddler kitchen in the background is so cute! Where is it from??

BEAUTIFUL HUGE TITS !!!!!❤❤

This may be overstepping so feel free to completely ignore this: I’d really suggest trying to see a specialist about your fertility sooner rather than later!

You said in a comment that you’ve now been diagnosed with pcos but haven’t been offered any real help for it which sucks (but isn’t surprising when it comes to women’s health).

It’s usually recommended that someone with pcos gets medical help as soon as they start TTC, but it’s even more important for you since it’s a bit time sensitive. I’m pretty sure you can see a fertility specialist through the NHS because of these factors, regardless of how long you’ve been TTC.

Really sorry if this is inappropriate - like I said, take it or leave it. I just know a lot of people who haven’t had this information (and it sounds like you haven’t been given the best information either) so I thought I’d bring it up.

Wishing you and Dan the best of luck ❤

Thanks

I made a reading goal this year and then started reading Brandon Sanderson books and my goal has gone 📉

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i feel like wanting local community and local friends is 70% of the reason why people go to church and get involved in religion. must be nice!! i'm an atheist so that's off the plate

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I'm very excited for the next reading vlog 👀

Great video! I love to see your progress. If only i had more accountability assistance. Goals make me itchy and want to rebel. Im too literal, its why i like KC davis author callling chores care tasks instead. Makes my brain happier!

Do you have any tips on discerning whether a feeling of not needing to set any "goals" for romantic relationships is a sign of complacency and/or lack of importance you give to that relationship versus feeling truly content and satisfied in the relationship at least for the time being as it currently stands? (My question is not about your relationship at all, I was more thinking about myself and was curious if you had any tips o suggestions)

Love your goal setting videos!
Also, not the point of your video, but I love how well your top color coordinates with the yellow wall! ❤

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I have PCOS and our kids are 2 months apart. I needed letrozole to conceive the first time which is an ovulation induction medication also known as femara. Metformin and inositol is also super beneficial. Also look into MIRA fertility. As my cycles are irregular, it helps me pin point my fertile window really well.

they might not perform well but your reading vlogs are EXCELLENT. looking forward to the next one!! <3

Great job Hannah and with ur goals and keep up the wonderful work 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

Love these videos so much and thanks so much 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

How did I know Melanie would be one of the people to answer a random video call 😂

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I LOVE READING VLOGS IT IS ME

Literally didn’t realise we’d reached mid 2024 until I saw this video, where does the time go!

I've absolutely smashed almost all my goals this year, the only non-ongoing goal left is to finish 20 games (I'm at 7) 😆

Friendships are so hard! I started having fortnightly family dinners with a friend her kids, my kids etc. it's a mess, ruins sleep routines but is so worth it. Something about that regular check in has built some solid foundations for our friendship. Conversely, a close friend moved away and it is just not going as well, we check in when we can but heah, not the same.

My top tip for calls is to send a message 5 or so mins before asking "Will you be free in about 5 mins for a catch up call?"
It lessens the panic the call receiver might get at suddenly being called 👌

A book I liked: Something missing (Matthew Dicks) Not really sex related, it's fiction, but somehow I reread it six times. Became somewhat of a comfort book for me.

Yay! Love the mid year check in videos. I need to do my own check in! Thank you. Any friendly commenters want to give a recommendation or advice for finding a careers counsellor? I'm in need but no idea how to find a good one. 🙏

I am one of the people who ~love~ the reading vlogs, thank you for seeing us <3

Can you do an updated Notion tour??

Oh my god I relate to being the weird video call/facetime person so much! I always want to facetime people when I'm with my son and it seems like no one else communicates that way 😅

I love reading vlogs, they make me feel so good

Love the outfit