Finally my turn (HRT)

[Sophiaprincess2019]

After a LONG wait my HRT journey began this morning at 5:10am. I remember putting the pills in my mouth and thinking "Wow, I actually made it". I can't tell you how good I feel. I feel I belong here with all my trans friends and supportive members alike. Many of you have offered encouragement along the way and I'm deeply grateful.

Noticed the diuretic effect of the spiro all day, not much else since it's only been 12 hours. I'm looking forward to the "ride" as I've been advised.

Hugs to everyone!

Sophia

[Jessica]

Congratulations Sophia!
This will be a moment you remember!

Hugs and smiles, Jessica

[AoifeB]

After a LONG wait my HRT journey began this morning at 5:10am. I remember putting the pills in my mouth and thinking "Wow, I actually made it". I can't tell you how good I feel. I feel I belong here with all my trans friends and supportive members alike. Many of you have offered encouragement along the way and I'm deeply grateful.

Noticed the diuretic effect of the spiro all day, not much else since it's only been 12 hours. I'm looking forward to the "ride" as I've been advised.

Hugs to everyone!

Sophia

Definitely keep an eye out for dehydration, my lips keep chapping. My spiro fairly reeked of mint as well.

[Kirsteneklund7]

After a LONG wait my HRT journey began this morning at 5:10am. I remember putting the pills in my mouth and thinking "Wow, I actually made it". I can't tell you how good I feel. I feel I belong here with all my trans friends and supportive members alike. Many of you have offered encouragement along the way and I'm deeply grateful.

Noticed the diuretic effect of the spiro all day, not much else since it's only been 12 hours. I'm looking forward to the "ride" as I've been advised.

Hugs to everyone!

Sophia

Please tell us what it feels like as you go ! At one month it gets noticeable to oneself.

Kind regards, Kirsten.

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[Sophiaprincess2019]

Thanks Ladies, your support means a lot to me. I live in a small town in Wyoming with few friends and a lot of glaring looks from close minded people in public so SP is my "window" to the world as I'm able to be here with friends, who have become more like my extended family, who listen, share, laugh and make me feel included. Exclusionary rudeness causes isolation and I often wonder how so many "kind-hearted" people come out of the wood work, especially around the holidays, offering warm feelings, gestures of kindness, just to turn cold and bitter the rest of the year.

Needless to say I'm happy I found a welcome place to share my excitement.

I'm looking forward to all the positive changes HRT will eventually bring. Questions I have about the meds in particular: I'm on high doses of spiro and E. No side effects as yet. I hear a lot of women talk about morning sickness, flu like symptoms, stomach upset, etc. I have had ZERO side effects. Am I going to get "punched in the gut" later as I progress? I did notice a lot of urination and dry mouth yesterday and this morning from the spiro. I'd hate to think I'm a happy go lucky girl who isn't going to have trouble one just to wake up one morning puking my guts out! FWIW I'm in perfect health with no health diseases or problems so that might play a role in my not having any adverse effects with HRT meds. c'mon with the crystal ball girls!!

Sophia

[AoifeB]

I had maybe a week or so of mildish nausea, but nothing awful

[pamelatransuk]

February 22nd

I literally JUST walked in from the Pharmacy with my initial HRT meds, I got pills, usual cocktail: Estrogen and Spiro. She gave me pills twice daily and Spiro once a day each am. I'll have the 1st pill in my mouth tomorrow morning! Can't tell you how excited I am. Thank you Jennifer for starting this thread. The E train is about to leave the station...all aboard!

Sophia

Hello Sophia

So today is the day Feb 22nd and congratulations as you will be starting HRT. You'll remember taking the first tablets forever!

I wish you also every happiness and success. Enjoy the rollercoaster ride!

Hugs

Pamela
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Sophia

Yesterday I wished you every happiness and success on Jennifer's thread and I am happy to repeat it here on yours.

I hope you have no unpleasant side effects just like me; I was unlucky in that respect.

Hugs

Pamela

[Sophiaprincess2019]

I had maybe a week or so of mildish nausea, but nothing awful

When did you experience that....how long after your started HRT?

[AoifeB]

Mmm, I wanna say around the end of the first month. It wasn't terrible, tho after that I had a constant craving for beef jerky.

[Sophiaprincess2019]

Probably the salt craving I imagine. Today I'm feeling a little tired like I want to take a nap or something, can't quite figure it out. I've side tracked myself by playing with my shoes:



Always a fun day when shoes are involved!

[AoifeB]

Probably the salt craving I imagine. Today I'm feeling a little tired like I want to take a nap or something, can't quite figure it out. I've side tracked myself by playing with my shoes:



Always a fun day when shoes are involved!

Salt, fat, and protein. Growing breasts is hard work

[AnneK]

Probably the salt craving I imagine.

   

[Andie1963]

Thanks Ladies, your support means a lot to me. I live in a small town in Wyoming with few friends and a lot of glaring looks from close minded people in public so SP is my "window" to the world as I'm able to be here with friends, who have become more like my extended family, who listen, share, laugh and make me feel included. Exclusionary rudeness causes isolation and I often wonder how so many "kind-hearted" people come out of the wood work, especially around the holidays, offering warm feelings, gestures of kindness, just to turn cold and bitter the rest of the year.

Needless to say I'm happy I found a welcome place to share my excitement.

I'm looking forward to all the positive changes HRT will eventually bring. Questions I have about the meds in particular: I'm on high doses of spiro and E. No side effects as yet. I hear a lot of women talk about morning sickness, flu like symptoms, stomach upset, etc. I have had ZERO side effects. Am I going to get "punched in the gut" later as I progress? I did notice a lot of urination and dry mouth yesterday and this morning from the spiro. I'd hate to think I'm a happy go lucky girl who isn't going to have trouble one just to wake up one morning puking my guts out! FWIW I'm in perfect health with no health diseases or problems so that might play a role in my not having any adverse effects with HRT meds. c'mon with the crystal ball girls!!

Sophia

I am so happy for you and will be here for you if you ever need to talk


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[Jennifer300]

I started on 12 Feb 2019, about 10 days before you.  I have no issues.  I have been noticing erect nipples lately, and they are little more sensitive.  I have always been sensitive to medications, but I don't know if that applies here.  As I understand your progress is dependent on your receptors and you genes.  We are all different.  Congratulations on beginning your journey, I hope it is a very fulfilling and enjoyable ones.  I hope your highs far out weigh your lows, and you find the inner peace that many others have found by supplying the hormones your body seems to need to be your true self.  I too look forward to the peace and calm many speak of.  Looks like we will take this journey together since we started about the same time.  Welcome aboard sister.

[Sophiaprincess2019]

Jernnifer, thank you sweetie, you are kind to offer your insight. Yes, indeed, we did start about the same time. I was just talking with another sister who has the same surgery schedule as me but she is staying here in the US for hers and I want to see if Thailand is a better option for me since I don't know if my insurance will cover SRS here.

The highs are incredible, I've already felt them. I take my E twice daily and my 2nd E pill made me fly "high" and I was tip toeing on clouds earlier. Are you having SRS in the future Jennifer?

Sophia

[TonyaW]

No major side effects for me with either.

Spiro is a diuretic so can dehydrate you if you don't drink enough water. It lowers blood pressure also, which you may notice if you get a little dizzy when standing up.
It also pulls sodium out with the water, hence the salt cravings, but retains potassium. You can pretty much put salt on everything but stay away from salt substitutes and go easy on sports drinks like Gatorade. As a side note, they put a little mint in it because it smells like urine if they don't.

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[AoifeB]

No major side effects for me with either.

Spiro is a diuretic so can dehydrate you if you don't drink enough water. It lowers blood pressure also, which you may notice if you get a little dizzy when standing up.
It also pulls sodium out with the water, hence the salt cravings, but retains potassium. You can pretty much put salt on everything but stay away from salt substitutes and go easy on sports drinks like Gatorade. As a side note, they put a little mint in it because it smells like urine if they don't.

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Yep, I get dizzy when standing abruptly. And I've been going crazy for salt and weirdly, sour candy.

Also, that's not a little mint. It is just potent, I hate mint. Might prefer the urine smell, honestly

[Jennifer300]

Are you having SRS in the future Jennifer?

Sophia

No definite plans.   I am really blessed in my transition options.  Retired early,so no career ending fears.  I have good insurance that I kept from my career after retirement, and it covers any GCS etc.  My Doctor is pro LGBT and gave my no resistance to trying HRT to help my Gender Dysphoria.  The only thing I need to do is keep taking my HRT and see how it makes me feel about myself.  My only concern are the normals ones if I decide to transition.  How many friends or family will I lose?  How will the world treat me?  I believe I will pass since I was called mam a few weeks ago with 2 days beard growth in drab cloths and no time on HRT yet.  No children, not married although live with someone who accepted me as a cross dresser when we met, so no huge deviation if I feel the HRT is the way to go.  I haven't told her I am taking it yet because I am not certain I will stay on it.  If I decided to transition the closest family to me will likely support me.  My sister and her husband have been very close to me since childhood.  I remember them saying they went to his 30 year class reunion and they had a who changed the most contest.  There was a transgender woman there and he said "no problem, she just was born with a girls brain".  This is huge for me because they are the ones I would hate to lose most in my life. 

  In short, I will ride the E train and stay on it until I feel I get where I need to be.

[Sophiaprincess2019]

Thank you Tonya for the mint update on spiro, I wondered why they even bother "flavoring" a medication in the 1st place.

Jennifer-- I lost my brother when I told him, but I know he's just devastated since we were quite close growing up. I talk with his wife (sister in law) and she understands why her husband is feeling the way he does. My Father is accepting and we talk almost daily. One sister thinks this is great and the other one totally rejects the idea of transition and is against it much like my brother. I'm not at all worried about my family. We are all educated intelligent professionals who can learn anything so this doesn't bother me much, they will be back.

You are lucky to be gendered female pre-HRT girl. I have to work hard at passing in public...and even then I still get the occasional strange stare!..

I've found the way I tell people about being transgender makes a difference in the way they accept me. I tell them "Well, you liked me before I told you this information, I'd like to think you still do"
Another tactic I use:  " I know you posses the intelligence and sophistication to understand".....this gives them confidence that I cherish our relationship and would like to keep them as a friend. Works pretty well for me so far.
I'm sure you'll do fine keeping people, you seem like a nice lady to me!!


Hugs...

Sophia

[Jeal]

Hi Sophia!

I also started HRT recently, exactly two weeks ago.  It is funny, because I often think I have doubts, but I couldn't wait to take those first pills and I have to restrain myself to not double my DRs prescription.  My brain and heart are still not quite on the same wavelength   February 11th will be a day to remember.

The Spiro makes me quite fatigued, but I also feel more peaceful.  Grieving over some losses transition has incurred (my wife is the big one), but hopeful nonetheless. 

I was watching Disney movies with my daughters last night and crying freely at the good bits.  It felt so good to already feel like a gateway has opened to more authentic feelings.  It is a little scary too.  I've always had all this emotion buried under a wall of anger, and I could only access it through paint and dance, but now it is freeing up and freeing me up to actually have a life outside of my art. Lot's of change.  Sometimes overwhelming.  I definitely am starting to see why so many here say 'enjoy the ride', and it has only just begun!

Best of fortune to you!!

Love,

Jael