Grumpy....

[moosmom]

Truth be told, I am actually concerned about the opposite (as in early onset of that time of life that produces hot flashes).

AHA!!! Welcome, girlfriend!!! I've been going through the "M" stage for the last 6 years now since my hysterectomy and I cannot WAIT for these hot flashes to stop!!! I'm not on any HRT (Horomone Replacement Therapy) because of all the bad things it can cause (stroke, heart attack, etc.) So I deal with the night sweats, mood swings (fortunately I don't have a significant other to take it out on). They generally pass, unless, like what I'm going through right now with losing my job and everything, they're like a roller coaster ride. Soy works well for hot flashes.

Try to hang in there, Kim. Pamper yourself. Take a nice hot bath with lots of bubbles, a glass of wine, candles, and soothing music. Don't forget to shut the bathroom door either. I usually have an audience when I pamper myself.

(((((((((((((BIG HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))

Donna

[catnapper]

I pampered myself alright... I just bought 6 news bras and matching panties. I am not thinking of what its doing to my bank account. I needed it and it'll help make me feel better knowing I have nice new frillies!

(of course I'll save a pair for my dr. visit! )

[caseysmom]

Hey, the doc won't even see them....unless he looks over at your folded clothes on the chair

[catnapper]

Still you need to be neat and clean. Like mama said "always wear clean underwear!"

[moosmom]

Oh yes, shopping. I completely forgot about that little "comfort". I guess maybe it's because I never have any money to comfort myself, especially when there are great sales going on.

See Kim??? Sounds like you're already perking up. Hang in there, girl!! We love you!

[orangemm]

Yes, go shopping! New undies help a lot (who wants to wear raggedy drawers to the doctor?) and so does some nice bubble bath and lotion.

I know the age of which you speak . I'm STILL having flashes; was on HRT for a while, but then when the scare came up, the docs took me off. OH how I miss it. I begged to be put on low dosage, but they said no.

At least you have an excuse for being grouchy!! Blame it on hormones, that's always a good excuse.

I know I always get stressed and snippy when I know Christmas is approaching. This year I'm not going to do that. At least I -hope- I'm not going to do that.

Grab your charge card and GO!!!