How a Hot-Flash is Like a Labor Contraction

1.) You know it has something to do with feeling sexy at some point previously.

2.) You know it will eventually subside, but dang! When?!

3.) You sometimes have to stop what you're doing and just breathe... and wait.

4.) You can't describe exactly what it feels like to others.

5.) It starts at the core of your body and emanates outward. (Disclaimer: See # 4)

6.) Having the support of a loved one to get through it is very helpful. It feels lonely without support.

7.) You can feel your body saying to you, "Everything about your life is changing..."

8.) It can make you feel empowered!

9.) It can drain you of all sense of empowerment.

10.) It is uniquely ours as women.