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April Marie

#20
June 26, 2025, 04:13:48 AM
Blood tests are complete. My appointment with the physician is July 7th at 3:15.

Does anyone know how to pull off a Rip Van Winkle sleep? I am so excited. These next 12 days are going to crawl by.

Thanks to everyone for the words of encouragement.
With much love,

 April

Intelligence is like underwear. It's important that you have it, but not necessary that you show it off

Maid Marion

#21
June 26, 2025, 06:06:36 AM
I can burn up nervous energy cleaning up the house.

Paula1960

#22
June 28, 2025, 06:50:21 PM
I am happy for you, April Marie.  It just goes to show that it's never too late to start.  I'm a late starter myself (65), and have my GP appointment in September. Like you, I can't wait.

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Paula

Allie Jayne

#23
June 29, 2025, 01:02:31 PM
April,
       the 7th will get here soon enough, and I hope it all works out for you! For many of us, that day we start HRT becomes a second Birthday, and we celebrate it as such! I wish you the euphoria and peace HRT can bring, but know you will still be the April we all know and love!

Hugs,

Allie

April Marie

#24
July 07, 2025, 03:15:27 PM
I pick up my prescriptions tomorrow!!!! Oh my gosh!!! I am so excited!!!!!!!!
With much love,

 April

Intelligence is like underwear. It's important that you have it, but not necessary that you show it off

Pema

#25
July 07, 2025, 03:41:04 PM
I can only imagine!
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

tgirlamg

#26
July 07, 2025, 04:43:38 PM
Congrats April!!!

Onward!

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Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

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KathyLauren

#27
July 07, 2025, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: April Marie on July 07, 2025, 03:15:27 PMI pick up my prescriptions tomorrow!!!! Oh my gosh!!! I am so excited!!!!!!!!
Wow, that is exciting!  Congratulations, April Marie!
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Sinclair

#28
July 07, 2025, 09:58:47 PM
Quote from: April Marie on July 07, 2025, 03:15:27 PMI pick up my prescriptions tomorrow!!!! Oh my gosh!!! I am so excited!!!!!!!!

Well, that is good news. :) Remember, this community is here to support you. I wish you the best and keep us posted on how you are doing!
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Dances With Trees

#29
July 08, 2025, 11:28:40 AM
Congratulations on your Big Day, April Marie!
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April Marie

#30
July 09, 2025, 08:29:35 AM
After a bit of a hiccup with the pharmacy, I picked up my prescriptions about an hour ago and took my first dose of Estradiol and Spironolactone about an hour ago. I can already feel my breasts swelling!!!  :D  Well, maybe not but I did have to pee. lol

The next leg of my journey begins today. It's E Day!
With much love,

 April

Intelligence is like underwear. It's important that you have it, but not necessary that you show it off

tgirlamg

#31
July 09, 2025, 09:13:10 AM
Enjoy the ride sister!!! All shall be well 💕
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" ... Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌸

"The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe... But, no price is too high for the privilege of owning yourself" ... Rudyard Kipling 🌸

Let go of the things that no longer serve you... Let go of the pretense of the false persona, it is not you... Let go of the armor that you have worn for a lifetime, to serve the expectations of others and, to protect the woman inside... She needs protection no longer.... She is tired of hiding and more courageous than you know... Let her prove that to you....Let her step out of the dark and feel the light upon her face.... amg🌸

Ashley's Corner: https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,247549.0.html 🌻
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Dances With Trees

#32
July 09, 2025, 08:15:29 PM
You took the plunge, April Marie! I am so happy for you.
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April Marie

#33
July 16, 2025, 07:22:48 AM
Day 8. The first week passed both quickly and agonizingly slowly. Despite knowing better, I kept looking for some sign of physical change.

I have noted a calmness; my dysphoria has been quieted. I'm fairly sure that it's more a result of the excitement of starting GAHT and not any effect of the estradiol, yet. But, whatever it is, I'll take it.

On to week 2.
With much love,

 April

Intelligence is like underwear. It's important that you have it, but not necessary that you show it off

Pema

#34
July 16, 2025, 08:47:47 AM
Maybe it's the peace of feeling like you're headed in the right direction. If so, that's a huge improvement.I'm so happy for you!
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Lori Dee

#35
July 16, 2025, 09:19:00 AM
I had a similar experience when I started on estradiol. I'm not sure if it was a placebo effect, because I felt good knowing I had taken it, or if my body was rejoicing that it was finally getting what had been missing for 60 years.  ;D
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April Marie

#36
Today at 05:25:43 AM
2.5 weeks in and feeling amazing. My dysphoria is gone and I feel somehow more calm. I've had several spontaneous cries brought on by things that never affected me before.

Physically, pace of hair growth has slowed a lot already. I'm noticing changes to my skin; softer and my pores are shrinking. Speaking of "shrinkage," there's been some of that, too. lol Nothing that I can definitely latch on breast wise yet,  but I know it's way early. I am feeling as if they are a bit more dense and heavy but that may also be wishful thinking. And, perhaps just a bit of tenderness this morning.

In any case, I am feeling so amazingly happy.
With much love,

 April

Intelligence is like underwear. It's important that you have it, but not necessary that you show it off

ChrissyRyan

#37
Today at 07:01:27 AM
Quote from: April Marie on Today at 05:25:43 AM2.5 weeks in and feeling amazing. My dysphoria is gone and I feel somehow more calm. I've had several spontaneous cries brought on by things that never affected me before.

Physically, pace of hair growth has slowed a lot already. I'm noticing changes to my skin; softer and my pores are shrinking. Speaking of "shrinkage," there's been some of that, too. lol Nothing that I can definitely latch on breast wise yet,  but I know it's way early. I am feeling as if they are a bit more dense and heavy but that may also be wishful thinking. And, perhaps just a bit of tenderness this morning.

In any case, I am feeling so amazingly happy.


April Marie,

I am glad you are happy!  Changes should become evident over time.  The softer skin seems to arrive early on.  Insofar as male part shrinkage, that too will likely be very obvious over time.  I started out as one might say on the large size but it has diminished.  Body hair lightens up in growth and look.  Head hair did not change for me because of estrogen.  However, the Finasteride has prevented any male pattern baldness.  In fact, I have a beautiful Bob cut which makes looking like a male much harder and looking like myself wonderful.

I am happier than ever and I wish all your days to be nice ones.

Hugs,

Chrissy

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

ChrissyRyan

#38
Today at 08:15:41 AM
I probably should have kept a detailed diary of my transition.  All well.  I have memories.


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Pema

#39
Today at 10:37:27 AM
April, thank you. I'd have appreciated you posting an update even if it weren't so positive. But this! I felt amazingly happy reading about your happiness. I keep saying, thinking, feeling that it's impossible to deny the "rightness" of the path one is on when choices result in the happiness and contentment that you're experiencing.

Thank you again.

Pema
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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