For the gals only...Darn that TOM

[angelawillbethinagain]

I swear, darn the TOM... Why ladies must we deal with this unpleasant, unsupportive visitor every month? Why must TOM taunt us with thoughts of yucky old sweets and carbs that we are trying so hard to refrain from? It's like the vending machine outside my office is teasing me, junior mints junior mints... I am so bloated and tired and a just a TAD on the cranky side.

I ask you, what do men have to deal with? Women have the TOMs, the labors, we do the dishes and cleaning... It's not fair I tell you...

So, I am staying strong. I look at the vending machine as I walk by with utter disgust. I keep my mind focused on my work and on what I will choose to cook for dinner tonight for my family. Atkins style. And although I can almost taste what the junior mint tastes like, I tell myself that junior mints or anything else not on the Atkins menu IS JUST NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE!!

It's just funny to me that when TOM comes to visit, how the cravings and self doubt seem to try and break through. Although it is difficult ladies, we must fight the temptations and urges throughout the visit. TOM is going to have to be satisfied with the sweetness of a darn tomatoe instead of what it really is after!! hahaha

Feeling silly this afternoon and I am laughing as I write this. Darn darn TOM!!! Go away and don't come back ever again. It's like the annoying relative or friend that just doesn't ever get the point ya know...haha

[AlaskaGirl]

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Angela- I hear ya sister!

My husband says that if TOM happened to him he would check himself into the hospital for a few days each month.

It is not fair at all. It is a fact that we live longer than men though. Maybe that is a fair exchange? One of my good friends is going through the change and it is not a big picnic either....

Julie

[huggija]

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I hear ya! But it's true...having them is a major drag and NOT having them isn't much fun either. It's great not having those monthly visits, but the hot flashes are the pits and the night sweats are just downright disgusting! I'm glad I'm over all of it.

Makes me want to hum the song 'I enjoy being a girl'. lol

[CATBLUE]

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The change... Sigh!!

I think I'm starting into that. Correction have been starting into that time for a couple of years.. The last 4 or 5 months, about every other night I'd wake up drenched. Panting I was so hot.. I'd get in the shower with my nighty on and come back to bed soaking wet... It was the only way I could seem to cool down.. I haven't seen tom for about 5 months now.. and the night sweats are stopping... SO, maybe it's there!

[Outback Jess]

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Yep I've been entering into the hot zone with the hot flashes.....it's a whole new ball game....
WHat do men have to deal with, ONLY US! And some of us can give them a run for their money...
I tell you I watch that calendar like a hawk, because my moods get so impacted that I have to make sure when the dips and extreme feelings come my way, then I just tell myself, "ok you know what this is, and tomorrow everything will seem fine again"...
It's true. My DD is starting to struggle with PMS and I told her she was PMSing and she said NOT, and a day later, TOM arrived and she was stunned I knew...Hellow 32 yrs of dealing with myself and this monthly visitor sorta clues ya in!
Ride out the storm angela, ride it out, keep your chin up and take the higher road, take control over your feelings and thoughts! You can do this, there's been a huge shift in your heart.....RIDE IT OUT

[LessofLisa]

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I am 48 yrs old...Tom hits every month like clockwork..doesn't miss a lick...I am ssoooo ready for menopause..I have asked my gyno alot lately to take hormone levels, to check...still Nothing....wishful thinking!!

[angelawillbethinagain]

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Boy I don't know, menopause doesn't sound like too much fun either... Either way we are just plain outa luck girls.. haha. We are strong women, we can get through the TOM's or the menopause hot flashes cuz we are women. Women are strong!! Thanks for the laughs.

[hrgillespie]

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I kind of skipped it all .......... after 7 babies my uterus was worn out and not working up to par ........ with TOM visiting 23 days out of a cycle the doc finally decided to do a Hysterectomy ....... I have to say Kicking him out of my house for good is awesome!!!!!!!! I'm guessing when the time comes I'll still go through the change becasue I have all the other parts ....... hmmmmmmmmm I guess I'll have to ask that one when I go in. Anyways Hang in there girls ........ Hugs to yas!!!!!!


Heidi

[angelawillbethinagain]

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7 babies!!! WOW... That is amazing.

[partytrouble]

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holey moley! 7 babies! how lucky you are!!

[ThinSoon]

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Hang in there! I actually re-started this WOE when TOM started, it seems to help eating this way...symptoms and such are much easier than when I eat sugar and bad carbs..

Get your water in and eat a bit more fat during these days to keep you satisfied!

Hang in there!

Tracey