What made you happy today? For mtF members only, please. 2.0

[sophie1904]

Not today but was out with the girlfriend for dinner on Valentines day, waitress comes up to us and is "Hello Ladies" - considering I haven't started hormones, was presenting as male entirely then I was pretty happy - she caught it pretty much immediately but made my night.

The only feminine thing about me is that I'm growing my hair out - maybe that's enough

[Tessa James]

Not today but was out with the girlfriend for dinner on Valentines day, waitress comes up to us and is "Hello Ladies" - considering I haven't started hormones, was presenting as male entirely then I was pretty happy - she caught it pretty much immediately but made my night.

The only feminine thing about me is that I'm growing my hair out - maybe that's enough

That could also indicate that our perceptions of femininity or passing may be quite different than others?  We are often our own worst critics too.  Good for you

[JeanetteLW]

I am still waiting for something. It's been a rough day.

Okay! I forgot. I received my new pointy black heels today and the fit fine!!

Joy be unto you all.

  Jeanette

[Colleen_definitely]

On crappy days you just have to appreciate the little things.

I'm now officially out to two people: my therapist and my trans coworker.  It was via email since we don't work anywhere near each other, but now I get to find out if there is surprise or a reaction of "yeah, you didn't fool anyone with the guy act."

[Denise]

So HR has done their bit by the official announcement to upper and "closer in" management.  I stopped off in our head of technology security today.  I lightly tap on his door, he turns around and in a big bellowing voice... "DENISE!"

I just smiled and said thanks.  He was one I really wanted to tell individually but he was never in his office. 

I haven't stopped smiling since.  Maybe this will be okay after all!  (It still sounds weird!)

[CrystalMatthews0426]

I'm happy today because my wife has taken huge steps towards accepting me on my journey. Yesterday we had dinner with a gender neutral friend of ours and her fiance. I knew that this friend would be a great resource for both of us because of where she is in her own journey. She asked us both questions about who we currently feel that we are, if we are happy where we are, as well as who and where we would like to be in 6 months from now. After our group conversation, my wife told me that she would like to join me in my therapy appointment today, this will be her first time in a therapy session of any sort.

I am so insanely proud of her for forcing herself to step outside of her comfort zone and doing what she can to support me as best as she can. I know it will continue to be a difficult journey, but I am more sure today then I have been since I came out that no matter what happens, our relationship will remain strong.

[KarynMcD]

I'm lazy so I just put in the request to update my email address at work a few days ago.
They changed it today!
I just want to scream, I GOT MY NEW EMAIL!!!
WOO HOO!!!

[Sofie L]

My electrolysist confided in me about how much trouble she had gone to to find just the right dress for a reunion dinner, and how she was chuff about being the skinniest woman her age in the room. There's no way in hell she would have told me any of that before she knew I was transitioning. I felt totally accepted as a woman by her just by what she chose to tell me. 

[Anne Blake]

Sofie, don't you just love it when you experience that kind of inclusion! I was giving a girlfriend a ride the other day when she talked about how her husbands guy stuff had not been working......then she realized what she had said and who she had said it to and with a shrug added, "well I guess you really are just one of the girls now". Such strange ways of feeling affirmation of who we are. - Anne

[sarah1972]

My OB/GYN called, asked for Sarah :-) Talked about the latest blood work and increased dosage to further improve my levels. I am on the right way and levels have increased (E) and decreased (T) since starting. Also reviewed the week and finally my energy is coming back. So happy!

[JeanetteLW]

OB?GYN? That's interesting...
Glad your levels are moving in the directions you want Sarah.

  Hugs,
    Jeanette

[Michelle_P]

I had another prescreening call, for an MRI I have to get later this year.  The calls are basically probing for anything that might be an issue in sticking a body into a tiny tube inside of a humongous magnet.   They asked about claustrophobic issues, implants, wires, screws, accidents that might leave metal inside, and so on.  Apparently there is a series of gender-specific questions.

"Have you had a pregnancy test recently?" "Nope" (Smile)
"Are you pregnant?"  "Um... No"  (Still smiling)
"When was your last period?" "Uh... Never?"  (Starting to giggle...)
"Do you use an IUD?" "Ah, nope."  (Grinning ear to ear...)

OK, just a phone call, and obviously my new ID is in The System, but wow, what a funny validation!

I can't wait to see what happens when they code a prostate exam into my record. (Computer explodes...)

[Dee Marshall]

I have a pair of violet cullottes that I wore for the first time today, but that's not what made me really happy today.

I got lots of nice compliments on them, but that's not what made me really happy today.

They're the right size and fit well, but that's not what made me really happy today.

When I had to pee, I undid my belt, undid both buttons and lowered the zipper and still had to struggle to get them past my butt, that made me REALLY happy today!

[sophie1904]

Today I got my prescription for hormones approved and had the medicine ordered, should arrive tomorrow!

Exciting times

[Denise]

Today I got my prescription for hormones approved and had the medicine ordered, should arrive tomorrow!

Exciting times

Exciting is only the beginning!  Congratulations.

[islandgirl]

Congrats Sophie! This a major step along your path!

[KathyLauren]

I made an appointment with my transition doctor to review my HRT and hopefully) increase the dose.  Made an appointment with my therapist to start planning my social transition, which I find totally scary to contemplate, and which I will need some hand-holding on.

Then my wife and I went to our favourite vintage clothing store.  There are three owners, and the one who was on duty today has always seemed like a kind-hearted woman.  So I came out to her, and she was totally sweet about it.

I get a lovely, light, warm buzz from that kind of stuff (even contemplating the scary social transition) because it means I am moving forward.  Every time I get that buzz (like the time my wife and I were referred to as "ladies" in a restaurant), it confirms that this is the right direction for me.

[sarah1972]

7 weeks on HRT and the word of the day is "bouncing" 

[Alora]

Well I did it. I finally ventured out into public dressed in full feminine  clothing. I work my favorite lined yoga pants, sports bra and tunic workout top and jacket then took the pup out for a 2.5 mile walk.




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[Denise]

Well I did it. I finally ventured out into public dressed in full feminine  clothing. I work my favorite lined yoga pants, sports bra and tunic workout top and jacket then took the pup out for a 2.5 mile walk.
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Looking good!