I am starting to feel like I have been dealt a bad hand. Back when I first had my children, I thought the timing of their births was perfect. They were spaced out in a way that really worked. Unfortunately I didn’t give much thought to the future and what would happen when I would find myself having three teenagers at one time.
Not only that but throw into the mix of teenage hormones the changes my body has decided to go through and you have quite a combination. I am quickly learning that menopause and teenage hormones don’t mix.
I actually feel quite sorry for my husband, more than myself. Not only does he have to deal with a woman who sleeps with the window open (it is cool here in Wisconsin) and a fan blowing but so often his comments to our children are met with either eye-rolling or a snippy comeback.
Now I am not only trying to fight the blues that are coming at me because of my body’s changes but I am also trying to not take my teenager’s attitudes personally.
I actually thought I was safe with my youngest. He is only in 6th grade but recently I have been noticing some shifts in his mood. Suddenly friends are becoming more and more important, too. I am thankful, however, that I still get my snuggle moments with him but I can tell they are going to start happening less and less often.
So here I am trying to understand my body, trying to accept the changes and learn how to deal with the hot flashes and night sweats. But I am also trying to keep a handle on my teenagers and learn how to be balanced in the many areas we have recently been facing including opposite sex issues, conflict with friends and school grades.
No, menopause and teenage hormones don’t mix but this is the bag I am currently holding. All I can say to myself is that this too shall pass.