Quote from: p on May 12, 2017, 11:37:49 AM
Laurie, Laurie, Laurie! So much to catch up on. Amazing work going en femme to your therapy appointment and scheduling your electrolysis! So many steps. I can sympathize that you feel like you are overbooked--I am coming off a week of 2 hours of electro at odd times and my first therapy and I feel like I've done nothing but rush from one appointment to another! (Therapy went super well, by the way--was going for his gender expertise and figured I'd take what I got in terms of whether our personalities and ways of thinking were really compatible; but it turns out that we also get along and understand each other better than any therapist I have had before! He also complimented my voice, which is like the key to my heart these days.)
And don't even get me started on your nails--they are amazing! I have got to pick up some of that polish. And you do such a lovely job with them. Mine are a total mess right now. Maybe on your way to Maine you can stop in NJ to show me how it's done! Also, don't know when you are going, but I will be in Maine in July, we could PM about details but needless to say I would LOVE to grab a bite and chat if it works out!
I'm not sure what kind of electrolysis you are getting, but I am having the blend and I use no advil or numbing creams. Pain is very manageable. My understanding is that the blend uses lower voltage than thermolysis or galvanic alone. Face is red for 1-2 hrs after and then fine. My electrologist, also an RN, says my skin is very sensitive so she skips around a lot to keep one area from getting banged up too badly. I believe Dena also had the blend and did not use pain meds or creams. Could be worth calling your electrologist back to see what method she uses and the pain management she recommends.
So proud of you! And if the squirrels come out in force, nothing wrong with taking some time to let things settle down. You know the girls here at Susan's will be here to give you a nudge out the door when you're feeling ready again!
Big hugs! 
Hi p
Good to see you checking in again. I guess some people actually have a life beyond their computer desk. I'm seem to live at the keyboard. It sounds like you have been very busy and I'm glad to hear you can work with this therapist. And do work "with" him please. Use him as a sounding board, use him as a confidant, use him as a friend. Therapists cannot help us if they don't know what's going on inside our heads.
Gee you covered almost everything I've reported recently.... you must be taking notes. I am convinced you are my biggest fan though I can't understand why I deserve the attention. You did leave out where I mentioned my therapist is referring me to a speech therapist for continuing education. You mention your therapist complimented you on your voice... are you in training too or a graduate?
I did discuss methods of electrology she uses and the answer was she doe both types and blended using which ever works for the client. I have tried asking my doctor for EMLA creme but the verdict hasn't come in, if it doesn't I will get some of the 5% lidocaine over the counter and I will have her try an area that hasn't been numbed to see if I can do without. I'm trying to cover all the bases and will be well hydrated whit a couple advil or tylenol in me when I go Thursday.
Going en femme to my therapy session was almost an accident. I'm still not sure how it happened but I ran out of time for changing back and washing my face, so I had to go as I was. I found out my apartment manager saw me sneaking out or back in and complimented me on my appearance when I spoke to her the next day. I'm sure she didn't get a good look but a compliment is a compliment, right?
New jersey hug? I live for a year in Lindenwold back in the 70s and attended quite a few computer classes in the company training facility in Dayton near North Brunswick off of hwy 130. I am hoping to get on the road early next month but that can change. A rendezvous might be arranged as I would like to meet some of the folks IRL that I have met here.
MY nails? LOL I've never like my nails short and have always preferred a nail file over clippers or at least after clipping. My nails have always been the envy of girls and women I have known. (now none of those ever go to see them polished) I have had years of polish application practice and that is all there is to doing a good job. practice at shaping with a file and practice applying polish. My nails grow fast and I would clip them before having to be around doctors offices or groups of guys so they wouldn't be noticed . Then in 3 weeks or so they were long enough to shape again.
I came out to my 1 year older uncle over the phone last night and by doing so my aunt will know also. He said he didn't care and supports me with whatever makes me happy. So there are 2 more crossed off my to do list. My nephew's (sister I live with son) wife came over to visit this morning for the day. She was informed about me already and now has seen me dressed as I prefer. I decided i wasn't going to hide in my home. We did some girl talk and I showed her some of my dresses, she's young so doesn't have a problem with gender types.
Well p that's your update on me for now. Keep up on your own progress as you are doing a good job at it.
Hugs,
Laurie
