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Lori K's avatar

Right? When I read your post, I thought about how similar we are on many levels. Soooooo butt-crack is still in use l? And yes, we shall meet at that time again.

Figured this sleep thing is a modern invention. Had to get us lined up to start the school process to get us ready for the 9-5 B.S.

Good to know post menopausal weight gain is a myth cause I’ve not made it there yet. I really can’t blame the weight gain completely on menopause. Life circumstance, depression, CPTSD play a part in it also. I remember my mom gaining some weight during menopause and some of it coming off post menopause. It’s one of the reasons I’m somewhat accepting it.

I must say that the journey to took me on with your story really touched me. I hope to incorporate some of that into my writing some day. The kiddo and the roommate situation is what I’ve longed to add without knowing how to. Some day.

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Elsie-Beth S.'s avatar

Thank you for sharing! I know why you like my writing - yours feels familiar. Shall we meet again at the butt-crack of dawn? Yes, I too experience the menopausal sleep pattern. Did you know that the 8-hour thing is a modern invention? In medieval times, they apparently slept biphasic... 7P until 2/3A and then again... when you got tired.

It's all made up. So if it's all made up, then I can sleep from 6 am to 8 am on the regular. I sleep when I sleep, and I don't when I don't. It works for me.

Postmenopausal weight gain is a myth by the way. I do think your needs change, but you ain't destined to be plump. I was plump all my life. I'm not now, but I don't eat much any more. I'm not as interested in it as much as I used to be.

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