Here I go again :-(

[Gertrude]

Seems like those closer to us can hurt us the most. I'm sorry this happened to you. I hope she has a change of heart.


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[Laurie]

Seems like those closer to us can hurt us the most. I'm sorry this happened to you. I hope she has a change of heart.

  What you say is true Trudy, it did and does hurt. I would love to see us reconcile but I cannot hold my breath for it. I've told her my feelings and thoughts about what is going on in the email I sent this morning. It going far deeper than me being transgender and I was blindsided by what I heard she was saying. I do not see reconciliation happening to be honest. I will need to get used to it.

Thank you, Trudy.

And now for a bit of good news. I've been monitoring my medication ordering screen online and a new prescription for estradiol showed up today... My doctor has ordered an increase to what he considers  his max dosage.

YAY! The pills are soon in the mail.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[josie76]

I just wanted to add my support as well Laurie. Perhaps your email will bring her to see just a bit of another side to things.

Hugs

[Laurie]

I just wanted to add my support as well Laurie. Perhaps your email will bring her to see just a bit of another side to things.

Hugs

Thank you Josie

Hug,
   Laurie

[Denni]

Laurie,
The pain that we experience from loved ones can be very difficult to endure and understand. When it comes from them
we can only trust in ourselves and try and be the better person. From your history on here you have proven that you are the better person, with the help you have given others in this community.  Take comfort in that knowledge and know that you have a family here also, and we are here for you, and support you. Big hugs.
Denni

[Laurie]

Thank you,  Denni,

  Today is another day, and though my daughter is still on my mind I have other things to think about.  I am sitting in a waiting room at a Kaiser hospital while they prep my sister for her procedure to get a biopsy and freeze a growth on her kidney in an attempt to kill it. We will be here for several hours.

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[Laurie]

On a happier note, I've been watching my med ordering screen si ce my labs came back. Last night a new order for estradiol came through. My doctor increased it again. I am now at what he considers a max dose. I'll give it until next appointment before asking about progesterone again.

Hugs,
   Laurie


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[Tommie_9]

Laurie,
Positive thoughts of love and healing coming your way this morning for you and your daughter. I'm enjoying following you on this discussion forum.
Tommie

[Laurie]

Thank you Tommie. The support is welcomed. 

  I'm glad you like my thread..."All about Laurie " here is where I share myself with all of you.  Good or not so good it all goes in here. 
  I do hope it keeps you and everyone else entertained.

Hugs,
    Laurie

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[Kendra]

I am sorry to hear about negative chatter on facespace or whatever that site is called - the pain caused by that can be very real especially when family members are involved.  Some people end up on the wrong side of history whether the topic is gender, race or anything else that defines who we are.  They may eventually realize their mistake and come around or they might not.  The best we can do is be patient and understand people make mistakes, and that includes family members.  I think you are handling this as well as possible.

As for your current visit with your sister, best wishes also.  Glad you are there for her and with her.

[p]

So glad to hear that you've gotten some good news along with the bad--congrats on reaching the max for your Estradiol! I hope things go well for you & your sister today. Lots of love. 

[Rayna]

Hey Laurie,

Best of luck and my love to you and your (good) sister. You know where your support is available -- we are all here for you. As long as you don't moderate my posts lol.

Love Randy

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[Laurie]

Thank you, Kendra and Patti.

My sister is done with the procedure and on bed rest for a couple more hours before I can take her home.  It wasn't much fun for her and she looked like she's been hit by a car. I think she feels like it too. She is sporting several new bruises. (It's an age thing. I am even bruising more since starting hrt) I'm in hurry up and wait mode.

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[Laurie]

Hey Laurie,

Best of luck and my love to you and your (good) sister. You know where your support is available -- we are all here for you. As long as you don't moderate my posts lol.

Love Randy

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Thank you, Randy.  I hope you all know I get ocular leakage reading all these lovely worfs of support.  Dang hormones!  I'm becoming such a girl.

  Sorry Randy, no special treatment if you need moderating you'll be moderated

Hugs,
     Laurie

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[Laurie]

Well we made it home about an hour ago after hitting Burger King for supper. Twas a long day.

Laurie

[Laurie]

Hi folks,

   I posted this on another thread but thought I would add it here too.

It must be emissary week. I also recommended Susan's Place to some one today. In my case I overheard a woman talking about her daughter's appendectomy with her boy friend. I joined in and ultimately hijacked the conversation by commenting on my own experience with the procedure. I had already broken the ice with her by sharing the electrical outlet allowing her to charge her phone.
  What start out by talking about appendices flowed into cancer, diabetes, and into transgender where we spent most of our conversation. It turns out her other daughter is transgender too. I shared my experiences with her as she told me about her daughter's including a sad part where her daughter's progress was delayed and suppressed by a friend's recommendation of a therapist for her daughter. This so called therapist was trying to "Fix" this 11 or 12 year old girl instead of helping her.  At 11 this girl told her mom that she no longer wanted to wear boys clothes and wanted to wear dresses. Being a supportive mom, she sought help for her daughter and took her to this so called therapist. Due to patient confidentiality and her daughter not telling her what was going on she did not know the harm being done. She did notice her daughters desire for girly things waning and her becoming more withdrawn. The story finally came out and there were changes made.
  The conversation got around to internet research and support so naturally I asked if they knew about Susan's Place and recommended  it for both her and her daughter. I told them about Susan's and wrote down the address and gave them my name and I also gave them my facebook address encouraging her to have he daughter look for me here and on facebook.  So if you see a new member asking for me that is probably her or her daughter. Please make them feel welcome.
  Unfortunately I did not get their names. I was happy to talk with this woman and offer help a bit of support. I do hope they come to visit. This was my first transgender connection in the public at large. It happened in a hospital waiting room and completely random. The poor boyfriend was suddenly neglected for more important conversation.
  We are ambassadors to the world.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[p]

Thanks for sharing this lovely story--I hope that this young lady will be able to find the support she needs here. Keep shining your light, Laurie! 

[Laurie]

  Today I start taking what my doctor considers a max dose of Estradiol. I am a happier girl. Perhaps I can get him to prescribe progesterone next. I've been wanting to give it a try.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[Kendra]

Yay!

[davina61]

Keep taking the tablets