A menopause diary. Well, we all have to start somewhere, right?
This is the first of many posts I'm sure, since at 44 years old, I have just begun to experience a little bit of the fun and games that are about to start happening to me and the body I have grown to love. I am hoping that in sharing my "stuff" with you – maybe I will help to alleviate some of your worries. And maybe you will be able to help with mine!
I view this whole Menopause thing with a positive outlook, as I truly feel that I am entering the best years of my life. The kids are just about grown, one in and one almost out of college – my husband and I are really starting to enjoy ourselves. We finally have more time to do the things we want together, now that we are not involved in the everyday grind of kids in school, sports, meetings and such.
My symptoms so far? Not really too bad, irregular periods, yes. Hot flashes? Not yet – although I do tend to freak out if I feel warm, since I am usually the coldest one in the house. I find myself checking the thermostat more often. Hormones seem to be doing a number on my skin and I feel like a teen again (and that's not a good thing) facing zits in the bathroom mirror. Ugh.
Besides that, everything else seems fine. 
