When I put on the infra-red, night-vision goggles, I can tell a definite difference between the nuclear meltdown and the regular furnace. And how about my idea of the dry ice in the bucket in front of the fan blowing on you at night? That would almost be like sleeping with the window open when it's 3 below outside.

And by the way, you are disguising those mood swings rather well, I think. Of course, I haven't left any 2-liter bottles laying around.

you are so full of shit. disguising my ass.

Oh, no! You knew that?

EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT. come onnnn. will you give me a couple of hours without the continuous, OBVIOUS baiting? do you want me to STAY LIKE THIS?

and it was a 1-liter bottle. hyperbole does not become you.

I love you guys. Big hugs Stacey. Sorry you're having such challenging challenges.

Y'all are a hoot. Hope everything stabilizes soon, stacey.

Yes and I especially love you too. I can't believe you are going to be 50 Stace. When is the big day? You have such a beautiful personality that I doubt anyone would even come close in guessing your age. You and Bill prove that being 50 is a blast. Hon - I hope the changes will become more bearable and I would like to thank you for sharing them - especially with me - as it is a learning curve for when I hit the same emotional downswing you are. There is one very good advantage of what you are going through - if you genuinely loose your temper with someone you can blame it on menopause and get away with it. Please, what ever you do, don't Kill Bill because the jury could think you were making a mockery out of the movie. Be strong Angel - wish I was nearby to take you out for coffee or a girls night out at a pub. Luv u lots.

Oh I know when you are going to be 50. Don't answer that....... silly me. I must find a really cool picture to post for you.

does chocolate help? :-)

Uh oh. Man, can I commiserate. Will be 50 the end of May. Memorial day. Or used to be. My thermostat stays under a little better control via estrogen replacement. But, I also have a wacky thyroid, so take one step forward, two steps back. Growing old ain't for sissies!

Shoot, wished we lived closer. We could throw a big cookout or something. And on the roaster spit - Stacey and Pattie! Happy Queen day! (I think we qualify as queens instead of princesses now, huh?)

Growing older can be pure hell. So, I've decided never to grow up. I'm taking notes, which I'll share.

Billy don't you have appliances in the basement or something that need your attention?

Stace...you rock. I love how you take the shit of shit in life and make it the funniest friggin thing I've read all day if not all week.

When I hit 50 I want to do it Stacey style:

SASSY!

My sympathies. To Stacey that is.

Sounds very familiar, except for the lesion. My wife has menopausal symptoms exactly like yours. We found that SAM-e worked great for the mood swings. Take in a.m. on empty stomach. Try different dosages and brands! Some brands do not deliver. For the hot flashes, etc. my wife uses a "mid-life ease" formula at night before bed on empty stomach. We found that Jarrow is one company that makes quality supplements and they work rather well. You can buy them at health food stores on the Internet (easiest method). Hope you find some relief. Peace.

Doesn't sound like fun and I'm notlooking forward to it. One word: Mochas!

I'm sorry you're suffering the way you are, I wont be too far behind you. Be nice to yourself!