Hi everyone, It's my Birthday!!!

[Tasha_]

Hey ladies, sorry it's been so long, I haven't seen the new posts for a while... great to hear you all doing so well!!! Glad you have a new cried Jerrica, must be great to have that kind of close friendship!!!

I actually outed myself in work-mode to a customer, and she said she knew there was something about me that she just couldn't put her finger on.... long story short.... I have a new friend too!!!

We'll it's late here ladies.... hopefully my app begins working right again now.... talk soon!!!

[SarahElizabeth1981]

Hey girls so as you probably seen on FB I got my estrogen today. Sooo Exciting. during a checkout at the end of a meeting tonight we were told to mention something we're hoping for in the new year. I said boobies! which got a chuckle and turned into a bit of a joke after that... boobies... hahahaha

Kids are great Jerrica. I can't wait to have some. Like Chrstine my little swimmers on ice just waiting for a warm place to do their thing. still gotta find the right girl. Coincidentally I did see an engagement ring today that I liked. this ones for me. Sarah wants an engagement ring and she is going to wear a dress for her wedding. Now I just need to find the girl.... somewhere.

Thank you girls for the compliments. with some work I can doll up pretty good. I just posted a pic on FB of me without anything on. my hair is almost shoulder length now. Mostly the same length so now I can just sit back and let it grow. another year and it should be close to how long I would like it.

well, my sleeping pill is starting to kick in better go to bed before my head flops down on my keyboard.

[Rebecca]

So good to see everyone back online. I get so bored when the net goes quiet.

Loving that you got a new friend Tasha it's one thing I really want more of next year once I've eventually got free time and money to play with.

Yay Sarah!!!!!!!!

Fantastic news honey so happy you finally got it. As for your plans they are awesome and I'm sure you'll achieve it all.

Shoulder length hair amazing. Wish mine grew as fast another year should take care of it though.

Dolling up will be the order of the day in a couple of weeks for Christmas night out. I really want to be as pretty as possible that night. I want to blow them all away but we'll see.

I'll need to hit the net later it's defo makeup time.

[Jenny0713]

Woohoo Sarah!!!!!!!


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[SarahElizabeth1981]

Hey girls,
making new friends is always nice. There was a woman in a store which helped me the first time I went shopping. She left that store and I ran into at a jewelers a little while later. That was months ago. well I ran into her again today.  This time I got her number so we can stay in touch. She's much older then me so nothing romantic but she is really nice.

first full day on Estrogen and i'm sooo tired. I know fatigue is one of the potential side effects. what is your girls experience with it? talking about side effects Jerrica one of the potential side effects is blood clots a risk that increases if you drink alcohol.

I was at the mall today and popped into the school where I was getting electrolysis to see if the Estrogen would be an issue. she couldn't say about the specific one I was taking and said if I had a letter from the doctor saying it wasn't photo sensitizing then I would good to go. still not going to mention the Spiro. I will have to talk to the doctor about it. It's not in the budget at the moment but gotta make plans for the new year. My remaining facial hair has to go.

that's all I can think of at the moment hope you girls are doing good.

[Jenny0713]

Surprised you would feel a side effect so soon. I have heard people talk about that though. What kind of E did you get?  Pill, patch, or shots?  If pill, how are you taking it?  Most people I know say to dissolve it under your tongue. Absorbs into the blood stream better that way versus going through your liver and through your digestive system.


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[SarahElizabeth1981]

Hi Jenny, I got patches I have one on my shoulder blade. it might have nothing to do with the estrogen but I've slept pretty good the last few days so lack of sleep shouldn't be an issue as it has been of late. he also doubled my Spiro dose so it could be that. Which I hadn't thought of earlier.

[Jenny0713]

Definitely a possibility. Keep a close watch on it. Glad you are finally on it. I know it must feel wonderful. I know it has been the best thing for me in my entire life. Truly amazing!


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[Rachel_Christina]

I would guess it may be the dose of spiro causing this!
Sometimes when you start sleeping better it can make you feel more tierd throught the day.
Think its the spiro though.
Well atleast you have E in the system, funny you have your patch on your shoulder, I can't remember but I think my endo had me but them just above the groin area.
I wonder how long will it take before your body starts realizing ther is E in it! Exciting!
Almost Christmas Girls, oooohh so exciting :3

[SarahElizabeth1981]

I really liked the convenience of the patch and the fact that it has lower risk of side effects then injectable and pills.... and also skip the liver so.. you know. I could be wrong but I also think it will give me a more consistent estrogen level. That's what I was thinking at the time anyway. I was just reading and apparently the patch can also release a large amount of estrogen fast in people with low estrogen levels. so maybe that is the 'cause of the fatigue,, that sudden spike in estrogen. doesn't really matter have to see how it is after a few days and weeks.

"cause of the holidays I see the doctor in 3 weeks. otherwise it would have been 4.

As for placement of the patch I told the doctor I really like soaking in the bath so was a little concerned about it coming off. he told me I could put it on the arm or shoulder but not the chest. I don't really want people to be able to see it and some of my shirts have short sleeves or are sleeveless so back of shoulder it was.

I'm totally paranoid that it's not working for me or whatever but it is staying in place well so it should be ok. Either way I can't wait to see the doctor and see what the levels are. with the increase in blockers, I'm at the max they prescribe, and the estrogen.... although 3 weeks isn't a lot of time for my body to process the T out of my system. when I see him in a couple months then it should really show. So exciting. Actually that will be right around my b-day. Happy b-day I have female levels of T and my E levels are on the rise. what a present that would be!!!!

Just out of curiosity how are you all taking your estrogen? pills, patch or injections?

[Rebecca]

Aha thank you for the blood clot thing increasing with alcohol. That's interesting.

I've got to admit I can't think of a single negative. Felt kind of like wakening up a bit more each day with my mind getting a bit easier to use. I'll never forget dreaming after 3 days on hormones a fluke most likely but so glad to be able to dream. Gradually it restored everything really taking me from machine/zombie to really being alive.

I'm on tablets 3 times a day which should keep my levels consistent. Liver I'm not really worried about seeing as I almost never drink alcohol it gives it something to do.

My understanding is limited but I think the other methods spike and taper between doses  but likely makes no real difference I'm guessing. It's always possible spikes could produce growth surges or consistent could give steady development. No idea but tablets are quick and easy to add to my vitamin regime so it works for me.

[Jenny0713]

Hey girls. We are all on E now!  How cool is that?

I take the pill. I put it under my tongue to take it versus swallowing it though. I had my doctor appt yesterday and found out my T is going down and my E is going up. Not as fast as I would have liked though. I still have more T than E. Because of my diabetes, my doc didn't want to change my meda until 3 more months. That will be my six month mark on E. I was disappointed  but understood her concern for blood clots. I really was hoping to get an increase. Will now be anxious to see the six month numbers.

How well do you girls sleep?  I sometimes have a hard time getting to sleep. Was just curious if anyone else has experienced that. It could just be the green tea extract that I take that probably has quite a bit of caffeine. Hard to say though.

Oh well talk to you girls later. Ain't it awesome being a woman!

Loving it!!


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[Rebecca]

Sleep not a problem. I can just put my head down and be sound asleep within a minute or 2. Wakening up now that's the hard part I just don't want to get out my cosy wee bed and go into the freezing cold world.

I've heard mixed things about taking tablets sublingually but with my lazy nature and suspicion the tablets would taste nasty I'll just swallow them. Either way they get into the body so as long as levels hit the target zone then it's all good.

Blood tests are fun. I always look forward to my next set. Next one even more so after adjusting my dose. Still can't believe I misread that report before (so silly to not have confirmed reporting units in UK to convert them) ah well only forwards so lesson learned. My dose and levels were still ok just not optimal so it bugged me tbh.

Oh that reminds I'll need to give thought to my post op meds and order some up as I'm thinking my blues will be too high so get to use the pink ones. Far more appealing and appropriate

Hope y'all have a good Friday and weekend ahead x

[Rachel_Christina]

I sleep like a stone!
I have never had bother sleeping.
My weekend starts with lasser now, then relax.

[SarahElizabeth1981]

oh that is awesome Christine. bye bye hair. well, at least it is a step in that direction.

any plans for your weekend girls?

yeah gotta watch out for those blood clots depending where they travel that's where the risk of stroke or heart attack comes.

woke up with such a headache. it seems to be going away now. as for sleep... sleep and I have a long running feud. I would like to get it and usually is say  you. it was really bad after surgery. last night I was able to get to sleep without taking a sleeping pill though so maybe it's getting better.

I'm hoping estrogen helps. although I don't know of anything that says it directly affects sleep. I have considered taking progesterone as it does effect sleep. Although it increases the risk of side effects and there is no evidence it helps trans woman. The doctor and I decided to leave it for a future visit if I do want it.

[Jenny0713]

Hehe...  Sarah got censored... 

[Rachel_Christina]

Just back from lasser!! Damnnn I wasn't expecting that, around my face and was fine,  but that upper lip had me hopping :S
If you ever messed around with an electric fence when you wher young you will know the feeling ha
The girl that does it is great too.
Face feels funny now, all rashy feeling and itchy.
Redness is mostly gone already!
Tomorrow hopefully wash the car, and take the other one out of the garage to let her heat up, and keep her moving.
Some Christmas shopping too hopefully :')
Hope yous have some fun too :3

[Jenny0713]

Are you doing laser or electrolysis?  I am doing laser on my face now. I have had about 6-8 sessions so far. I have a pretty high pain tolerance so it doesn't bother me too much. Yes the upper lip is more painful than other areas of the face. I still have to shave daily though. Wish I could start seeing better results soon.


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[Jenny0713]

Oh and I grew up on a ranch so I know all about messing with electric fences. We used to have contests on how long we could hang on. Maybe that's why I'm all messed up.


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[Rachel_Christina]

Haha, Jenny thats funny, we used to do it too, brother used to go on forever. One day though the fence run up against the back of the shed, and he decided it would be a good idea to reach for the steel girder at the corner of it ha, litteraly launched his hand off it with the biggest crack! He never did it again.

I am doing lasser though, I am normaly very pain resistant, but it just make you jump, not really painfull, just always feels like a suprise haha