April 26, 2006 08:48 AM
Is it Hot in Here or is it Just Me?
Yes, I think it happened. I think I had my very first hot flash the other day. I was driving to the high school to pick up my daughter, and all of the sudden I felt hot and clammy and started sweating. A few minutes later, it was gone.
To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure that it was a hot flash. I hadn't been feeling great all day, and I was a tad nauseous before this. But for me, the possibility that this was a peri-or-pre-menopausal-relate hot flash made me stop and think. I'm not upset, and I don't suddenly feel old. But the episode did make me start thinking about how my body and my life are changing, as I get closer to my 42nd birthday.
The other day I was getting ready to go out and I noticed, for the first time, that my neck is looking pretty wrinkly. Or is it saggy? I don't know, but it looks different. I've also noticed that my hands have started to show my age a lot too. And of course, those gray hairs poking out of my head are kind of a pain to deal with. But you know something? I just don't seem to care about all this stuff like I thought I would. I notice what's happening, but it's more like I'm watching a science experiment or something. And I am test subject. Hmm.
Comments
most of my friends are ten yrs older than me (since I had a kid at 17, the peer group changes LOL) and they all talk about the big M- but they are over 45- You probably have the flu. go back to bed.
It's okay getting older, except for the hair issue.
Posted by: Karen at April 26, 2006 09:18 AM
Ha--that sounds good to me ; )
Posted by: L.C. at April 26, 2006 09:18 AM
Your attitude will go a long way toward making your meno-science experiment exciting and rewarding. I've added you to my Club Meno Blogroll!! Welcome to the club.
Sue Richards
Posted by: Sue Richards at April 26, 2006 11:22 AM
It begins!
Posted by: Leon at April 26, 2006 04:50 PM
I've got plenty o' gray and my hands are looking a little worse for the wear, too.
But, at 43, wanted to mention that my recent surgery was preceded by some tests, one of which concluded that I was pretty far off from menopause. It made me feel better (younger) to hear it, but like you, I'm kinda looking at stuff going, "oh, well, so that's what that's gonna look like now, huh?" and not worrying so much about it.
Hope you feel better. And have to throw my bet in for something seasonal/viral/other.
Posted by: Tammy at April 26, 2006 06:22 PM
Your neck is NOT sagging and "peri-menopause" is just something made up to make us think there is something wrong with being female. Just ignore the people behind the curtain.
Posted by: Diva Leigh at April 26, 2006 08:47 PM
I am one big hot flash. Hehee Last night I asked my husband the same thing...its it hot in here....and he said it was me because he was a little on the cool side. Yeah he wishes he was cool. heheh Just teasin.
Posted by: DeeJay at April 27, 2006 09:21 AM
