Night Shift

Definitely not looking forward to the hot flashes @Mazarita.

Hi @Former-Member@Mazarita@Faith-and-Hope@Kurra@Snuchu

I'm home alone. Hubby is working today. Daughter at her boyfriends home, one son asleep and other son didn't come home last night. I woke up at about 3am seeing the light at the front porch still on. I started to panic and worry that something was wrong. I sent him a text earlier but he hasn't replied. My other son said that he could be staying at his mates house last night. Nice of him to let me know. He is 23. Think we need a discussion when he gets home.

The sun is out, the washing is on. Just had breakfast. And I think I will go for a walk this morning with Jersey (kelpie).

I am going to do a bit of gardening outside if the weather stays nice. Otherwise I will continue knitting my scarf.

Hope everyone has a nice day 🙂

take care xxxooo

@Faith-and-Hope I just re read your comment about the Dolphins. That sounds amazing seeing them on your morning walk. I definitely think it would make me smile in the mornings seeing them, probably a big incentive to walk too

@Former-Member

I think I have made my way thru them ..... haven't found that happening for a while now. Yeah my they're not great, but there are things you can do ....... I found towelling down with something and fanning myself with anything on hand was the most straight-forward path thru the moment. The Japanese diet apparently means their womenfolk barely notice any symptoms, so I have thrown tofu into my diet when and as I come across it. I do a general 2 days a week vegan thing, and it helps me include a wider variety of good things into my diet.

Good morning @BlueBay. Sounds like your knitted scarf is going to be lovely when you are finished. Great that you are planning a walk with dog. Hope you hear from your son soon.

@Former-Member, the hot flashes are not too bad here. Very noticable but my doctor has also told me the impact of them is reduced when taking anti-depressants. I don't find them a major inconvenience. Much better than the mood effects you are describing with perimenopause. I think it's a different experience for everyone though. It has its upside too: freedom from periods!

@Kurra, so glad to hear you are more comfortable this morning and have a day of music to enjoy. Sunny sky is the icing on the cake. Thanks for the well wishes on my efforts yesterday. Yes, let's make today a good one, very inspiring idea!

Yes I'd be a bit grumpy if my son didn't let me know too @BlueBay. Sounds like you have a lovely day planned. I hope the weather holds up for you.

Good luck with the women's group @Mazarita if you're still around.

Enjoy your walk @Faith-and-Hope. I still hope you get a massage too.

Id better get out of bed and get ready for my breakfast. I hope you all have a good day. Catch ya later😊💜

Support worker is on her way to pick me up. Out the door now. Thanks for the morning chat. Enjoy the rest of the day as much as possible everyone.

Your planned day sounds nice @BlueBay ❣

We have had a golden rule with our kids that if they are going to stay out, no matter what time it is, they text us. At least if we wake up to a text we are in the know, and it saves all the getting out of bed to check their rooms, or if their cars are here, etc, which feels a bit snoopy anyway ..... it's that uncomfortable zone about house-sharing with this age group.

In saying that, ours have been pretty good about that text, and in WH's current state, he has coped pretty well with it too, really ..... mind you, that doesn't stop him having a little check of their phone tracker to find out where they actually are ...... ❣ He is up and down thru the night anyway, so I guess it gives him something else to do.

Thanks for your pointers re menopause everyone too😊

Oohhhh ! I'm getting hungry ......

Think that's my push to get up and go for this walk - go and earn my coffee.

Pits light outside now, and not raining yet - Yay !!

Have a good day everyone. Catch up with you later.

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