Whew. I had my appointment and all is well. The mammogram didn’t turn up anything suspicious and the ultrasound indicated a benign lump. The surgeon assured me that all was well and that dense, lumpy breasts are common in women my age. He said it would get better after menopause. So these wacky hormonally driven mood swings and physical symptoms are peri-menopause, not puberty all over again.
MENOPAUSE! I’m not that old yet. How is it possible that I’m 40 and heading into menopause.
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on my life since last week’s scare.
It seems like yesterday I was playing with my sister and mom at the cottage.
Wasn’t it only last month that my friends were throwing me a surprise sweet 16 party (OK, I’m not 16 in this photo but I don’t have any of the party). Just the other day I was fired up about my political science courses….I was going to change the world. And, to be honest, I partied networked. A lot. I really liked to go out in Toronto. I also traveled extensively. Life was great.
Then, I changed careers, attended Teacher’s College, met my husband, moved to Temagami, became a step-mother, went through fertility treatment (more on that later), had twins, and now I work full time in a town far, far away.
So here I am, a few weeks past my 40th birthday, wondering where the time went. I’ve done a lot but it seems like it’s gone by so fast. That’s why I have to slow down and, to use a new age cliche, live in the moment.
Menopause doesn’t seem so bad compared to the alternative.
As S & F would say “today is a good day”.
Really happy to hear that all is okay for you! Nice reflections! Blogging is so wonderful isn’t it!
Have been thinking of you all week and so glad to hear the news. You are right about how quickly the time goes and thanks for the reminder of enjoying the moment.
Phew! Soooooo glad it was benign.
Isn’t it amazing how life just flies by?! I remember when my mom turned 40 and I said to her, “how does it feel to be 40?” She responded, “I feel the same as I always have” and I just could NOT understand how she could be so old but not feel different. Now I totally get it!!
Fabulous news Erin! I can only imagine how hard the wait must have been.
Your life story sounds so interesting. I’m really looking forward to hearing more about your life in Temagami, and raising twins.
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great news!!
Can’t wait to read more about the girls.
Twins have always fascinated me! Are they identical?
Wow, so glad it’s benign!
I am SO there with you on the peri-menopause. I wake up in a sweat nearly every night from hot-flashes! Now, when will my periods stop…that will make it all worthwhile 🙂
LOVE the pic of F&S – especially those skinny little legs sticking up in your lap! Too cute.