I was in perimenopause since my mid thirties but at the age of 49 I had a total hysterectomy which threw me into instant menopause. That was rough but after a few years I was able to quit hormone therapy. I tell you, i do relate to many changes in my body! I think I did all my aging after hitting 50 and feel like 80 now at times. >:P

> Hi Gin - well, I certainly relate. Just
> wanted to put that in there.

> Most of the time I worry about my children -
> so much. Everything that happens, I blame it
> on me and my time in TF. But then I look at
> others and see that they have plenty of
> problems and my kids are actually doing darn
> good even compared to families that did
> everything right (if that is possible). It's
> hard not to think about that all the time.

> And you are right - it sucks getting old. I
> always thought I'd age gracefully, but a lot
> more is happening a lot faster than I
> anticipated. I can't keep the weight off, I
> get winded easily and my knees get sorer
> when I go on hikes. I know I don't exercise
> enough, but I kind of gave up on that for
> some reason. Dieting too, maybe I just got
> tired of it. I know going through menopause
> is like a curse, I swear.