I’m away from blog land today so I’m re-posting from July 2008 
I’ve been right smack dab in the middle of menopause for a while now. I’m constantly declaring, to anyone who will listen, just how “hot” I am. No…. not sexy hot. Hot! Scorching, melting, boiling hot! Lava cools faster than I do, HOT!
I wake up hot, I go to sleep hot, shop hot, eat hot and float on a lazy river hot! In addition to the constant desire to rip all of my clothes off and stand in a meat locker, I also deal with an intermittent vanishing memory. Yes, the memory thing, I refer to my lack of it as “my menopause memory”. So just like Santa, I’ve taken to making lists. I’m constantly making lists. Things to do lists, things to buy lists, things to look up lists, lists to remind me to read the lists!Where did I put my pen?I need to add something to my list.
Menopause, ah, there are so many things to write about this glorious undertaking of women past their child bearing years. Things that were once pointing north now declare the exact location of the South Pole. What was once tight and tone is now soft and squishy, giggle. Muffin top syndrome sets in…… you know that roll that has developed around your mid-section that peaks out from the top of every skirt or pair of pants you wear. Yes, “menopause middle” I own it, I declare it!, I hate it. No amount of crunches can remove it. It’s destined to plop right back where it started. I wear like badge of honor amongst the menopause inflicted and the menopause survivors. So, I say, don’t fight it, embrace it! Embrace it with an ice pack, a smile; several note pads and a handful of pens. Wear as few clothes as possible whenever you’re able and keep telling the world how hot you are. No need to let them know you’re talking about your temperature, right?
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Karen Zemek, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"
July 28, 2008 at 14:02 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I enjoyed reading this because I can relate. I am just entering this stage and have mixed feelings about it. I was always a list person anyway, so that part shouldn’t be too hard to deal with. I also like being warm rather than cold so I’m pretty sure the hot flashes won’t bother me too much.
Katherine
September 11, 2011 at 14:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
When they start let me know, I have a feeling you will change your mind, giggle
New End Studio
September 20, 2011 at 03:16 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I didn’t see this post the first time, and now I’m seeing the date! PLEASE tell me/us you are out of the inferno and into the cool pool. Hope it all went away and you are sizzling, but not from hormones!
Katherine
September 20, 2011 at 05:00 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I can say that the hot flashes are further apart now, but no, sadly, still stuck in the mire of the change. Hugs!!!!
Nelly
September 20, 2011 at 03:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Another joy of woman hood lol Not looking forward to that part I tell ya.
Katherine
September 20, 2011 at 05:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
No fun, but can be funny, gigle
Marilyn
September 20, 2011 at 06:42 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am nearly 60 now & …..been there…done that on the menopause road!! You are right…. embrace it. Many generaton before us have gone through that door & now it is for us!! It isn’t so bad!!
Marilyn
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:07 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yea! I am beginning to feel like I’m one of the women for whom it never ends. LOL
Poetesswug
September 20, 2011 at 07:00 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Ha! Ha! Every word is my life and existence right now!!!….But you forgot the exhaustion all the time, that exists right beside the ability not to sleep for long periods!! UGH!!!!!!
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:08 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh yes, you are right I call it the fall downs, so very tired I could fall down at any moment., xo
Barbara F.
September 20, 2011 at 07:59 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I agree with all the above, but also itchy calves! I don’t know what it is, especially the right one, ugh! No amount of lotion seems to help. I read a book by Suzanne Somers, and she mentions “itchy calves”, too, as a symptom of menopause. Oh well, this too shall pass! xo,
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hmmm itchy calves, can’t say I’ve had that one yet. itchy skin yep, I recently signed up for Suzanne Somers website. She has some very interesting things to share.
Hels Sheridan
September 20, 2011 at 08:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Cor that made me LOL… yep, am totally with you on the hotness… .my OH complained I am too hot in bed… not many men can say that rofl THanks for your blog comment.. muchly appreciated x
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
giggle…hugs
anne
September 20, 2011 at 09:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So menopause isnt the pause that refreshes?
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Ah yes, you crack me up…xo
Ms. A
September 20, 2011 at 09:56 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I refer to it as mentalpause and it has been. I went through this young, so my brain has been non-existent for a LONG time. I miss my brain the most.
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I miss my waistline LOL
Georgie Horn
September 20, 2011 at 11:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
ahh, katherine, I totally get what you’re saying…now…where did I put my glasses? hmmmm…
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Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:10 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
hugs!!! okay on my way
thisisme
September 20, 2011 at 12:03 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Being almost in my mid-sixties, I’m pleased to say that all this is well behind me. I must have been very fortunate, because I didn’t get many hot flushes at all and certainly no night sweats or anything like that!
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:10 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Wow, you are a lucky one. I think I have every single symptom on the list. hair loss, eyebrow loss, itchy skin…on and on and on
life just saying
September 20, 2011 at 12:31 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh the joys of menopause. Count me among the many. Of course I’m not always hot. Nope, I’m freezing as soon as I throw those covers off. The post made me smile. New follower.
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:11 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So happy I made you smile. Hugs
Nezzy
September 20, 2011 at 17:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I hear ya loud and clear my dear meno~sister! Heck, I was seen stickin’ my head in the freezer at a church dinner this summer. What can I say??? A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
The only problem is I’m 59…a late bloomer. I thought I was gonna have a period forever. I’d tell folks…I can see ‘em in the home. OK whose gonna make the tampon run for Nezzy this month. Heeehehehe!
God bless ya and have a ‘cool’ beautiful evenin’ sweetie
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Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love being your meno sister that is awesome. I’ve been known to stand in front of an open freezer too. Big Hugs!
Katherine
September 20, 2011 at 19:17 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine,
You had me at “float on a lazy river hot”! I love it, and menopause middle. You are an amazing wonderful and witty woman. I love it. I have 8 yrs before going into the 50′s clubs, so I would arm myself with information and embrace menopause. Thanks for sharing this post again. I always like to watch or read something that makes me laugh. You post did it for me tonight. LOL!
Hugs,
Vanessa
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Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi sweetie, so happy to make you giggle. You have plenty o time until you join the club, giggle. I sent your an email about co-hosting too. Hugs
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 09:14 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katherine
Thanks so much and I will get back to you. Have a great week.
Jodi Hall
September 20, 2011 at 20:04 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Im 35 and i have hormonal issues that mimic menopause.. goodness if this is what its like im nottt looking forward to it lol
Hope you cool off soon!
Katherine
September 21, 2011 at 08:14 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hang in there sweetie. Big hugs and here’s a cup of ice!!
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