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Started by LizK, September 07, 2018, 05:45:52 AM

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Moonflower

Quote from: LizK on December 01, 2018, 04:56:23 PM
most of the time its about putting one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward even if its only a millimetre...backwards is not an option.

May all of the tiny baby steps that you put in place form a smooth, gentle gust of wind that carries you through the next couple days and through a smooth recovery.

May any stress or fear melt into clarity and confidence.

May you find all of your courage sticking to you like bubble gum.

May you recover in the dreamiest state of peace and wellness.
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2024 my wife submitted letters approving of medically transitioning, she's legally changing her name and gender on all of her and our documents and accounts.
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LizK

Quote from: Moonflower on December 01, 2018, 07:32:28 PM
May all of the tiny baby steps that you put in place form a smooth, gentle gust of wind that carries you through the next couple days and through a smooth recovery.

May any stress or fear melt into clarity and confidence.

May you find all of your courage sticking to you like bubble gum.

May you recover in the dreamiest state of peace and wellness.


Thankyou for all your wonderful affirmations...I do appreciate them sincerely, I wil take all the help I can get as far as positive thoughts, prayers and affirmations go.

Take care

Liz
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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Jessica

Liz, in a bit more than two days you will need to reset the ticker to start counting up. 
That will be the start of the next chapter in your book of life!

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

"If you go out looking for friends, you are going to find they are very scarce.  If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere."


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LizK

48 Hours

I am Packed, I have approximately 21kgs and I have absolutely everything I want and then some...Any whoooo I might just reorganise a little and take a second Bag...or lose some clothes so I have room for the shopping...just thinking. Apart from those terribly difficult decisions I am ready to go :D.


Had a visit from my eldest daughter who had to go and we had a very emotional goodbye. It took my breath away that I could love another human being that much...she is 27 years old and I feel no differently about her now as I did when she was 2 seconds old. I won't see her until I return in two weeks.

My other daughter is on her way up to see me and I can't imagine that will be any easier with her. The hardest will be my wife in the morning...but lets not go there at the moment.

I will do a very quick update in the morning before I catch my flight and once again after completing admission at Knox and if have some free time.

Feeling Good, Feeling Healthy, Feeling Positive, Feeling Ditzy, Feeling Tired Feeling Packed .....  ;D 

Take care

Liz
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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LizK

Quote from: Jessica on December 01, 2018, 09:26:51 PM
Liz, in a bit more than two days you will need to reset the ticker to start counting up. 
That will be the start of the next chapter in your book of life!

Hugs and smiles from a California girl


Absolutely but the increments in which I count will be more like months and years rather than hours and minutes  ;D

I am looking forward to the peace from the clocks LOL

Take care

Liz
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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JudiBlueEyes

Oh my goodness!  The time is almost here!!!  We will be waiting for news with antic...





ipation!

Cheers! Have a safe trip.
Judi
But now old friends they're acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I've changed
Well something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day.
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Laurie

  Hi Liz,

  In case I miss your morning post I will say love you girl, have a great trip and may all go well.

Love and hugs,
  Laurie
April 13, 2019 switched to estradiol valerate
December 20, 2018    Referral sent to OHSU Dr Dugi  for vaginoplasty consult
December 10, 2018    Second Letter VA Psychiatric Practical nurse
November 15, 2018    First letter from VA therapist
May 11, 2018 I am Laurie Jeanette Wickwire
May   3, 2018 Submitted name change forms
Aug 26, 2017 another increase in estradiol
Jun  26, 2017 Last day in male attire That's full time I guess
May 20, 2017 doubled estradiol
May 18, 2017 started electrolysis
Dec   4, 2016 Started estradiol and spironolactone



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davina61

Have a safe trip dear, I am sure you will find room in your bag for a little shopping. Best wishes and hugs and XXXXXs
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LizK

Quote from: JudiBlueEyes on December 01, 2018, 10:25:42 PM
Oh my goodness!  The time is almost here!!!  We will be waiting for news with antic...





ipation!

Cheers! Have a safe trip.
Judi
Thanks Judi

"I could show you my favourite obsession.

I've been making a man

With blond hair and a tan

And he's good for relieving my... ...tension"


Quote from: Laurie on December 02, 2018, 01:03:59 AM
  Hi Liz,

  In case I miss your morning post I will say love you girl, have a great trip and may all go well.

Love and hugs,
  Laurie

Thanks for your support Laurie. I hope it all works out for you and we get to chat again soon. Love ya Girl



Quote from: davina61 on December 02, 2018, 03:46:30 AM
Have a safe trip dear, I am sure you will find room in your bag for a little shopping. Best wishes and hugs and XXXXXs


Thanks Davina

There is always room for a little shopping I think,.. take care of that wrist and don't rest too hard over Xmass


Take care

Liz
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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Jessica_Rose

I envision nothing but success for you Liz. A new day will dawn for you soon, and may it be filled with nothing but sunshine and happiness. We hope your recovery is uneventful.

Love always -- Jessica Rose
Journal thread - Jessica's Rose Garden
National Coming Out Day video - Coming Out
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GCS II - GCS II and FFS w/Dr. Ley
FFS II - Jaw and chin surgery w/Dr. Ley
Hair - Hair Restoration
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Michelle_P

Liz, have a safe journey and we wish you the best of all outcomes.  Take care of yourself, and heal well.

Your friends around the world are holding you in our thoughts.

Virtual hugs,
Michelle P.
Earth my body, water my blood, air my breath and fire my spirit.

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Electrolysis - Hours in The Chair: 238 (8.5 were preparing for GCS, five clearings); On estradiol patch June 2016; Full-time Oct 22, 2016; GCS Oct 20, 2017; FFS Aug 28, 2018; Stage 2 labiaplasty revision and BA Feb 26, 2019
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LizK

1 Day

Slept reasonable well was in bed by 11AM and was up about 3:30am to the sound of my text message going from Virgin Airlines...flight delay of 1 hour....Perfect...gives me plenty of time to get ready. I have heaps of time at the other end as well so no biggie.

I am all ready to go just waiting on my ride...



I feel really calm considering...really happy and looking forward to this next "big adventure"


For thoses out there where it may seem impossible for you to be who you are...you can be.


All the hard work of prep is done there is only one th ing left to doy. Sit back and enjoy the process for what it is.


Take care and I will update from Knox after admission.


Feeling Good, Feeling Healthy, Feeling Positive, Feeling Ditzy, Feeling Tired Feeling Packed .....  ;D 


Liz

Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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LizK

Quote from: Jessica_Rose on December 02, 2018, 05:46:54 AM
I envision nothing but success for you Liz. A new day will dawn for you soon, and may it be filled with nothing but sunshine and happiness. We hope your recovery is uneventful.

Love always -- Jessica Rose


Thank you...I appreciate all the positive thoughts and well wishes. The more positive Karma going my way the better.  :) :laugh:

Take care

Liz

Quote from: Michelle_P on December 02, 2018, 10:05:32 AM
Liz, have a safe journey and we wish you the best of all outcomes.  Take care of yourself, and heal well.

Your friends around the world are holding you in our thoughts.

Virtual hugs,
Michelle P.

It does my heart good to know there are real world people behind the names who really do care. Thankyou for your positive outlook, on more than one occasion have you upflifted my flagging feeling making me once again feel positive as you have again this morning.

Take care of yourself and Laurie

Liz


Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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sarah1972

Safe travels Liz! We are all thinking about you and we have our fingers, toes and whatever else we can, crossed for you!!!

You are hours away now. I am glad you are so calm.

Good luck!

Hugs,

Sarah

Quote from: LizK on December 02, 2018, 12:25:53 PM
1 Day

Slept reasonable well was in bed by 11AM and was up about 3:30am to the sound of my text message going from Virgin Airlines...flight delay of 1 hour....Perfect...gives me plenty of time to get ready. I have heaps of time at the other end as well so no biggie.

I am all ready to go just waiting on my ride...



I feel really calm considering...really happy and looking forward to this next "big adventure"


For thoses out there where it may seem impossible for you to be who you are...you can be.


All the hard work of prep is done there is only one th ing left to doy. Sit back and enjoy the process for what it is.


Take care and I will update from Knox after admission.


Feeling Good, Feeling Healthy, Feeling Positive, Feeling Ditzy, Feeling Tired Feeling Packed .....  ;D 


Liz

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dee82

Hi Liz,

Only now read through this thread. Thank you for sharing this. So glad, I looked at the last pages first, otherwise some of those early ones would have been too stressful to read.

From one Aussie girl to another, wishing you all the best for tomorrow. I am sending positive energy to you and all the professionals caring for you.

~Dee.
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LizK

Quote from: sarah1972 on December 02, 2018, 02:18:23 PM
Safe travels Liz! We are all thinking about you and we have our fingers, toes and whatever else we can, crossed for you!!!

You are hours away now. I am glad you are so calm.

Good luck!

Hugs,

Sarah
Thanks Sarah

I feel remarkably calm which surprises me  but is good lol yes not long now

28H 25M BWCA [emoji51]


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Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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LizK

Quote from: dee82 on December 02, 2018, 02:35:41 PM
Hi Liz,

Only now read through this thread. Thank you for sharing this. So glad, I looked at the last pages first, otherwise some of those early ones would have been too stressful to read.

From one Aussie girl to another, wishing you all the best for tomorrow. I am sending positive energy to you and all the professionals caring for you.

~Dee.
Thanks Dee

I really appreciate the support. I am glad you found it useful...Yes I have had a few battles to get this far, each one hard fought. There were days when I thought it would never happen but yet here I am




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Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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Laurie

Just thought I  would update you all where in Australia Liz is. She is currently in the air heading to Melbourne. She is finally other way.

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April 13, 2019 switched to estradiol valerate
December 20, 2018    Referral sent to OHSU Dr Dugi  for vaginoplasty consult
December 10, 2018    Second Letter VA Psychiatric Practical nurse
November 15, 2018    First letter from VA therapist
May 11, 2018 I am Laurie Jeanette Wickwire
May   3, 2018 Submitted name change forms
Aug 26, 2017 another increase in estradiol
Jun  26, 2017 Last day in male attire That's full time I guess
May 20, 2017 doubled estradiol
May 18, 2017 started electrolysis
Dec   4, 2016 Started estradiol and spironolactone



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LizK

Did I mention I was excited...lol... ;D We are just on approach to Melbourne. It's about to go 9am here and they came through and collected the coffee (poor excuse lol) ready for landing. Will post again when I have landed.

Take Care

Liz
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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sarah1972

Quote from: LizK on December 02, 2018, 03:36:15 PM
Quote from: sarah1972 on December 02, 2018, 02:18:23 PM
Safe travels Liz! We are all thinking about you and we have our fingers, toes and whatever else we can, crossed for you!!!

You are hours away now. I am glad you are so calm.

Good luck!

Hugs,

Sarah
Thanks Sarah

I feel remarkably calm which surprises me  but is good lol yes not long now

28H 25M BWCA [emoji51]


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135D15H for me... not counting the minutes yet (but it is 21)

Good luck!

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