What do you do when life reminds you that life is full of unpredictability and how does one learn to accept the changes that time has chosen for you?
Recently I went to the doctor with some concerns that I was having about an irregular menstrual cycle and a couple of other symptoms. After a few test were conducted my doctor stated to me that she thinks that I might be pre-menopausal. My response was “I think I might be too young for that”, at 36 I believed that I had a little bit more time to have a child If I chose to. But after doing some research to prove my doctor wrong I discovered that some women can start to experience symptoms of menopause (pre-menopause) during their late thirties and these symptoms can last between a few months to up to 10 years ( a diagnosis of menopause is usually given when you go one full year without a period). Symptoms of pre-menopause can include:
Night sweats.
Fatigue.
Mood swings.
Difficulty sleeping.
And irregular periods.
I have to admit that until now I was never certain about having children and I am really not sure if I ever will be. However, I was very comfortable with the “Idea” that I could if I wanted to.
So my question is: how do I accept what seems to be the new path for me and deal with the reality, that sometimes in life the future that you pictured is not the one that is intended for you.
Looking for answers,
Hobo Bag
Real life, Real talk, Real women.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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Dear Hobo, my answer to you is as follows:
ReplyDeleteDo not accept the doctor's report as the final say. If it is your heart's desire to have a family and children it is possible. Continue to research and you will find answers. If you believe the word of God, know that it says that all things are possible and that He will give you the desires of your heart. Be Blessed!
Funny, I was having a similar convo with a friend earlier this week. Not about menopause, but about the future I pictured not being what was intended for me. I have come to realize that in the overall scheme of my life, I never had a plan B. I have always kind of drifted through life and landed on whatever path I was led to, but none of these paths ever led to where I thought I'd be at almost 50 years old. Part of that was realizing that the children that I thought I'd have, won't be happening. But what I do is throw it all back to God. I give Him my issues and troubles and worries and I know that whatever His plan is for me, that He will provide all that I need for it. It's a struggle and is difficult, but rest assured that I know that whatever my purpose I know it's all going to be alright in the end. May God guide and bless you through this and know that you've still probably got PLENTY of time for those little babies!!!
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