What made you happy today?, for MTF members please

[Jessie Ann]

There are sooo many things I wish I could have discussed with my mom.  She was a very remarkable lady and would have been an invaluable resource to me now. 

Cherish the fact that you can have those discussions and even if it is weird know that there is nothing in the world like a mothers love and advice.   

This is somewhere between happy and really freakin' weird.... talked to my mom on the phone and my HRT came up. I mentioned that my chest was hurting a bit, and she asked if there were bumps. I said yes, and she told me that's how it started for her, too.

So I mean, uh, wow. This is way high on the list of things I never thought I'd discuss with my mom..... I mean, WAY high. But it's amazing to me that she was that cool about it, and when I get over the weirdness, it makes me really happy. :-)

[jeni]

Thanks. Yeah, her acceptance is incredible. I really feel like she is trying to move our relationship more to what it would have been had I been born in a female body. With boob acceptance in particular, I think it helps that she's always been an avid breastfeeding proponent and now a lactation consultant!

[monica93304]

Because of the requirement of having to sign up for the Affordable Health Care Act (Obama Care), three weeks ago I found a doctor that was Trans-friendly.  A little history on my part.  In January of 2012 I began self medicating.  Was really struggling financially, didn't have a doctor.  Had high blood pressure that was under control but was having to deal with county health services.

Fast forward to three weeks ago, I received my blood pressure prescriptions, and immediately prescribed hormones and blockers.  My insurance immediately approved the HRT (Anthem Blue Cross), and my blood work was covered!

Today I went in for my follow up.  He said everything looked good with my  blood work.  Testosterone levels were low (Yay),  and that now we can monitor my health in a normal manner. 

I'm not full time, but I didn't need to go through RLE or any counseling/shrink. 

Today was a good day. 

[Gabrielle_22]

After months of heated arguments, my father called me by my female name for the first time, and said he would try to learn to accept me as both his former son and his new daughter. I still have a long way to go with my parents, especially my mother. But this...I cried in happiness when I read his email to me addressed to my new name. How the night can brighten.

[Mallory]

I've been on Spiro and Progesterone for 3 days, but today I was finally able to get my Rx for Delestrogen filled and you can guess what I did with it. Straight to the leg! Hehe.

[Jessie Ann]

Wow so many of us joining the E club in such a short period of time. Makes a girls heart go pitter patter. We the E class of 2015 would like to thank our sisters who went before us and helped establish the proper protocols so that we could join you and become the women we were ment to be. Thank you ladies!!

[alexbb]

/\ this!
ive got my first endo appointment 9am tomorrow, finally! eeeep.

i went to Seattle last week from England for a job interview working as a concept artist for a videogame company, did the whole thing in girl mode, found out i got the job. really chuffed.
.. And Seattle looks like a beautiful and tolerant place to live. Im excited.

[Jessie Ann]

Wow!  Congrats girl!!!  Seattle will be a wonderful place to complete your transition.   And welcome to the E class of 2015!

/\ this!
ive got my first endo appointment 9am tomorrow, finally! eeeep.

i went to Seattle last week from England for a job interview working as a concept artist for a videogame company, did the whole thing in girl mode, found out i got the job. really chuffed.
.. And Seattle looks like a beautiful and tolerant place to live. Im excited.

[bluebirdx88]

New tat todaaaay!

[Kelly_1979]

kinda lame but....    changed windows 8 theme to one pinkish with flowers.

It's better than nothing.

[Dee Marshall]

kinda lame but....    changed windows 8 theme to one pinkish with flowers.

It's better than nothing.

That's not lame, small steps are NEVER lame!

[Sophie Lou]

I setup a fixed time to talk with another transwoman every week on the phone. This was kind of a big deal for me because I can be very guarded and am trying to change that. I often give too much of myself away so then I am avoid or am exhausted and hide to regroup.

I have been reading Brene Brown's book on Imperfection and letting ourselves be vulnerable. She talks about how establishing firm boundaries in our lives is what makes vulnerability possible and sustainable. So far it has been a great lesson in learning to open up.

[Alana_Jane]

You do have some most epic dresses, Alana!

Thank you Jill    As you have access to the LA fashion district, that means a lot to me. 

I'm on pins and needles waiting for tomorrow when I have my follow-up with my Endocrinologist.  Wish me luck.

-Alana

[Jessie Ann]

Good luck girl!!  I hope we can add you to the E class of 2015 soon.  Do you have to start Spiro first for a while and then start on E or do you start both at the same time or do you even know? 

I will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow and I'm sending you some big internet hugs!  ((((( )))))

Thank you Jill    As you have access to the LA fashion district, that means a lot to me. 

I'm on pins and needles waiting for tomorrow when I have my follow-up with my Endocrinologist.  Wish me luck.

-Alana

[Alana_Jane]

Good luck girl!!  I hope we can add you to the E class of 2015 soon.  Do you have to start Spiro first for a while and then start on E or do you start both at the same time or do you even know? 

I will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow and I'm sending you some big internet hugs!  ((((( )))))

Thank you Jessie. 

I'm not sure... I kind of expect I'll at least have the Spiro script, but will ask if she can hand me both.  Which reminds me I need to remember to ask for a letter for my name and gender change petition.  I'll hang on to this until after the legal separation, when I can file it.

-Alana

[Jessie Ann]

Alana

If you want I can e-mail you NC-210 form that is mostly filled out.   If you PM me your e-mail address, Doctors name and physicans license number I can include that on the pre-printed court form and all you will have to do is put in your name.  There is language that creates a conclusive presumption and the court has to grant the petition based on that language.   

Jessie

Thank you Jessie. 

I'm not sure... I kind of expect I'll at least have the Spiro script, but will ask if she can hand me both.  Which reminds me I need to remember to ask for a letter for my name and gender change petition.  I'll hang on to this until after the legal separation, when I can file it.

-Alana

[Alana_Jane]

Alana

If you want I can e-mail you NC-210 form that is mostly filled out.   If you PM me your e-mail address, Doctors name and physicans license number I can include that on the pre-printed court form and all you will have to do is put in your name.  There is language that creates a conclusive presumption and the court has to grant the petition based on that language.   

Jessie

Thank you Jessie, PM sent.

-Alana

[CrysC]

Sometimes it's the little things...  my medical doctor complimented my appearance when she saw me yesterday.  Throw in some other incidental complimentary statements on top of that and I still am feeling happy.

[Jessie Ann]

New sunglasses!!      Sorry for appearing in boy mode....

[Kellam]

I was out sick from work on Monday and Tuesday so just getting out of the house and into the warm spring sunshine made me happy today. But the atmosphere at work really upped my mood. Even though I'm eons from getting gendered correctly by strangers (although I get many more "ums" than "sirs") my coworkers have all recognized the true me and they all treat me acordingly. Work has never been so good. On top of that I noticed that with E in my system and my new outlook, I don't panic during difficult tasks and am enjoying taking the leadership role my bosses have wanted me to take on for years. If all the E ever does is let me feel this good I'll be a happy woman for life.