Re: What made you happy today? For mtF members only, please. 3.0

[SiobhánF]

It is okay to know the model and types?  I really have no intention of spending thousands of dollars myself.

I got the Philips Satinelle Essential HP6401. It has two settings: medium and fast. I stick with the medium speed because the higher speed scares me a bit and it doesn't bode well with me with all the hairs being plucked from my skin at the same time. There are a lot to choose from on Amazon.

[SiobhánF]

Mines rechargeable, but it lasts long enough for one full session. I do my legs, hips, bum, and lower stomach. I tried it on my armpits, but I can't get them flat enough for it to work. I also tried it on my chest & it left several red bumps, so I'm not doing that again.  Thankfully what little chest hair I have is thin & light, and HRT is already slowing all the hair growth anyway (at least a little).

I shudder at the thought of starting on my torso hair. I don't think I could effectively get my back and I'm not asking anyone for help in that department. I can deal with the redness for the first round or two, but if it persists after that, I won't consider doing it again until after my HRT has slowed my hair growth more.

[Sarah_P]

I've been "fulltime" since Thursday, but today was my first in-person day at work. What a rush to walk in there dressed, trembling and not knowing if I wanted to scream, "HERE I AM!" or just hide under my desk!  I've received so many wonderful messages of support from literally all over the world (we're an international company).

I'm processing the day's events still, but I keep thinking, "I did this!"  The goal I've been working towards was full-time life as myself.  There are still a lot of things I want to do as part of my transition, but the biggest part was just living as myself. I can't believe I did it.

YAY!!! Congratulations!! I'll always remember my first day, so anxious and excited! Welcome to your new happier life!

[TonyaW]

She called me she. More than once. 

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[Kendra]

Tonya that is wonderful!

[Cassi]

Well, having retired late last night, or early this morning, I decided I wouldn't get up until I heard the jets from Nellis USAF base nearby.  Usually, like clockwork, they're zipping and zooping all over at 8am.

For some reason they didn't start until after 9 so I slept in

On the downside, I find the more sleep I have, the worse I look, lol.

[davina61]

That's  because your eyes are working better








That's for the rest of the girls , thought I would get one in. not being nasty its my humour XX XXX

[Denise]

Tuesday I talked to my therapist about SRS.  She's going to write the first letter.
Today I talked to my Endo/GP and he's going to write the second letter.
Now to get the third letter from another Ph.D.  That I hope to get done in April.  Send everything to the insurance company, hope no issues (like FFS has been!!!!).  Hope to schedule for either September or December.  Originally I thought it was just one more step... now I'm thinking it's more important.

[MollyPants]

My exercise and diet are starting to pay off. My tummy is alot flatter and my bum is a whole 2 inches bigger

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[SiobhánF]

My exercise and diet are starting to pay off. My tummy is alot flatter and my bum is a whole 2 inches bigger

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Teach me, oh wise one. I, too, want a flat tummy and bigger butt.

[Allison S]

I don't feel ashamed of the awkward process or being "andro" in the early stages. Like Kelly Clarkson's song piece by piece, you slowly let go of that (in my case) self hate. Actually it's more like shedding, it's painful at times too

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[MollyPants]

Teach me, oh wise one. I, too, want a flat tummy and bigger butt.

I found an app for my phone with a workout that I do about days a week. It's tough at first but now I feel a bit lost on rest days in the mornings.

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[Allison S]

Teach me, oh wise one. I, too, want a flat tummy and bigger butt.

Ok I know this isn't directed at me. But I've been working on this too. I usually try to eat before exercising (I play music and dance or go for walks). My stomach isn't perfect, I have a bit of a pouch there, but it's feminine. Oh and give yourself time after eating something, even if it's small, before doing your work out. Squats and lunges are good and stairs (which I've been meaning to do but I keep forgetting..) helps a lot!!

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[MollyPants]

Ok I know this isn't directed at me. But I've been working on this too. I usually try to eat before exercising (I play music and dance or go for walks). My stomach isn't perfect, I have a bit of a pouch there, but it's feminine. Oh and give yourself time after eating something, even if it's small, before doing your work out. Squats and lunges are good and stairs (which I've been meaning to do but I keep forgetting..) helps a lot!!

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Yes stairs are great! I stopped using the elevator at work and it's like a little mini cardio session. I've also started running half an hour 5 times a week.

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[Roll]

I did it. I worked up the courage to shop for women's clothes in person. ................ Well. The courage to nab a pair of jeans already by the dressing room while it was unattended and try them on with no one seeing me go in or out and then make a half hearted comment about being sent with a list at the checkout. But... you know, baby steps.

Bottom line is, I now own women's skinny jeans and I couldn't be happier.

[Cassi]

I did it. I worked up the courage to shop for women's clothes in person. ................ Well. The courage to nab a pair of jeans already by the dressing room while it was unattended and try them on with no one seeing me go in or out and then make a half hearted comment about being sent with a list at the checkout. But... you know, baby steps.

Bottom line is, I now own women's skinny jeans and I couldn't be happier.

Well, good for you!

I seem to be able to check out clothes easier when I'm alone.  Sometimes I'll get a glance but I think it's more to see if I'm stealing something, lol.

[Cassi]

What made me happy today was receiving a call from my oldest younger sister who I replaced as the oldest sister, lol.

We talked for a while and she said that I seem to talk more happy and open and laughed a lot more.

I mentioned how I told my daughter that she was going to have to buy me a french maid's outfit if I had to keep cleaning up after her.  She responded by saying she was going to get me one when they're on sale during Halloween.

I told her I was just joking and she responded "you will look cute".

[KathyLauren]

My wife wanted to get some T-shirts from the second-hand / clearance store (Value Villge) today, so of course I went in too, just because.  I wasn't actually looking for anything, but that's no excuse not to check it out. 

I found a very flattering navy blouse in a kind of lineny-cottony mystery fabric.  When I saw myself in the mirror in the fitting room, it wasn't just a "yes", it was "hell, yes!"

(Re: pics or it didn't happen, it's in the wash right now, washing out the heavy-duty disinfectant/detergent that the store uses on everything.  Pics later.)

[Cassi]

My wife wanted to get some T-shirts from the second-hand / clearance store (Value Villge) today, so of course I went in too, just because.  I wasn't actually looking for anything, but that's no excuse not to check it out. 

I found a very flattering navy blouse in a kind of lineny-cottony mystery fabric.  When I saw myself in the mirror in the fitting room, it wasn't just a "yes", it was "hell, yes!"

(Re: pics or it didn't happen, it's in the wash right now, washing out the heavy-duty disinfectant/detergent that the store uses on everything.  Pics later.)

We use to have a Value Village in Long Beach but it disappeared - so now the mystery is solved, you Vikings stole it.

Cool on the blouse!

[Sarah_P]

I did it. I worked up the courage to shop for women's clothes in person. ................ Well. The courage to nab a pair of jeans already by the dressing room while it was unattended and try them on with no one seeing me go in or out and then make a half hearted comment about being sent with a list at the checkout. But... you know, baby steps.

Bottom line is, I now own women's skinny jeans and I couldn't be happier.

Wait, you didn't just shop, you TRIED THEM ON?! I never tried anything on until I went shopping with a friend! That's amazing! Way to go!