Menopausal Mother

     Welcome to another edition of Fly On The Wall group blog postings hosted by Karen of Baking In A Tornado. Today, there are three of us bloggers inviting you into our homes to see what a fly might see (or overhear).

That nosey fly has been buzzing around me like crazy in this Florida heat, and he has been bringing several of his friends! Shoo fly, SHOO! He has also been eavesdropping on my conversations. 

We just finished up a lovely (but very hot!!) 5-day camping trip at Peace River Oaks, where I almost had to call 911 when Mac suffered a mild but scary heat stroke. The dummy didn't drink enough water before we headed out to walk the trails, so he got a good scolding from me. After a cold shower, electrolyte beverages, and a nice nap in the cold RV, he was fine and ready to party over a rousing game of cards.

 Fortunately, the next RV resort we're going to for our July 4th vacation has a pool and an air-conditioned tiki bar, so Mr. Mac (a.k.a. "Hamilton") can stay cool while drinking his mai tais. 

Father's Day with the family was loads of fun even though I got beat numerous times in cornhole by my 2 sons. The oldest kept bragging about his wins, so I decided to annoy him the rest of the night, speaking to him in the "Talky Tina" voice (from one of my fave Twilight Zone episodes). "My name is Talky Tina and I don't like you..."  My son was not amused.

As I said earlier, the fly has been following me around (or most likely Mac since he sweats a LOT outside and smells like the Stinky Cheese Man) at home and during our RV trips. Here are some snippets of conversation the pesky critter overheard: 

     Mac is out mowing the lawn right now and---you guessed it---sweating. Stay tuned for the next episode of Hammie the Hobo Meets the Stinky Cheese Man. Ham and cheese, anyone?

***Want more Meno Mama? I am delighted to share another humor essay that I was assigned to write for AARP, titled "My Kids Think I'm A Hoarder!" I'm very proud of this funny piece and hope you will read it HERE. I also have another foodie piece up on AARP/The Girlfriend: "Easy 5-Ingredient Summer Dishes" that you can check out HERE

Now go check out my other blogger buddies doing the FOW challenge!

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If you're going through menopause right now, chances are you're not sure what to expect, and your male partner has even less of an idea of what you're experiencing. Author Stormy Quinn says that after realizing there was no real guide to help her—and countless other women—navigate the hormonal changes that impact relationships, she decided to create one. The result is: The Menopause Decoder: The Ultimate Men’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting His Partner Through Change a book designed to offer honest insights and practical solutions for couples trying to make sense of it all.

"This book exists because, for some bizarre reason, nobody prepares men for perimenopause," says Quinn. "Not your dad, not your friends, not that one awkward high school health class where the gym teacher mumbled something about “the female cycle” and then made you watch a VHS tape from 1987. Society just kind of skips right over this stage like “Ah, she’ll figure it out.” And while she might eventually, where does that leave you? So here we are. Welcome. You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. You’re just in a relationship with someone who is entering one of the most hormonally wild, emotionally charged, and biologically confusing seasons of her life—and you’re going to need a map. Or better yet, a playbook."

Your partner sees that you are changing, and he doesn't know how to help. Mood swings, sleepless nights, emotional distance, or sudden tears—your partner realizes that you don't seem like yourself lately, but there’s a good reason for that and a way to understand it all.  

The Menopause Decoder: The Ultimate Men’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting His Partner Through Change is a new guide for men who want to understand what’s happening during perimenopause and menopause, and how to stay connected through it.

Written in a straightforward, relatable tone, this book breaks down the hormonal shifts affecting a woman's mind, body, and emotions. It offers insights into what she may be experiencing, what the man might notice, and how he can support his partner without making things worse.

Inside, your male partner will discover:

●      What perimenopause and menopause can look like

●      Why she might not be able to explain what she’s feeling

●      How to avoid common communication mistakes

●      Simple ways to stay supportive, calm, and grounded

 

Whether you’ve been together for a few years or a few decades, this is a practical, judgment-free resource to help men show up during one of the most misunderstood stages of a woman’s life.

 

The Menopause Decoder: The Ultimate Men’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting His Partner Through Change is now available on Amazon

BIO:

Stormy Quinn is an author and entrepreneur driven by personal experience and a deep understanding of the real struggles women and couples face during perimenopause and menopause. Her mission is simple: to provide a resource that helps women and the people who love them understand what’s really going on and how to work through it together. For more information, visit: https://www.venusvitalitynu.com/