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Title: Approved*
Post by: Misato on October 08, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
Post by: Misato on October 08, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
The * is I've been approved for low dose only. But that's better than nothing right? And it goes hand in hand with being cautious so in the end, it's probably for the best.
Endo appointment on Weds. I thought this would be more exciting than I feel. All I wanna do now is go for a run. Maybe weds I'll be more excited?
Endo appointment on Weds. I thought this would be more exciting than I feel. All I wanna do now is go for a run. Maybe weds I'll be more excited?
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 08, 2012, 07:06:41 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 08, 2012, 07:06:41 PM
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Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Kevin Peña on October 08, 2012, 07:08:05 PM
Post by: Kevin Peña on October 08, 2012, 07:08:05 PM
Do you put that post up every time someone goes on HRT?
Seriously, though, it is way better than nothing. Believe me...
Seriously, though, it is way better than nothing. Believe me...
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 08, 2012, 07:14:10 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 08, 2012, 07:14:10 PM
Yes as a matter of fact I do. Problem?
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Devlyn on October 08, 2012, 07:32:32 PM
Post by: Devlyn on October 08, 2012, 07:32:32 PM
Quote from: DianaP on October 08, 2012, 07:08:05 PMI hope you're asking because you think it's a good thing? Janet also has a list of all the girls who have gotten SRS. Hugs, Devlyn
Do you put that post up every time someone goes on HRT?
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Kevin Peña on October 08, 2012, 07:32:56 PM
Post by: Kevin Peña on October 08, 2012, 07:32:56 PM
No, just wondering whether or not it was a big coincidence. Geez, not every question has to have a negative connotation.
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 08, 2012, 07:35:13 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on October 08, 2012, 07:35:13 PM
Quote from: DianaP on October 08, 2012, 07:32:56 PM
No, just wondering whether or not it was a big coincidence. Geez, not every question has to have a negative connotation.
Yes, I use humor to celebrate the beginning of the journey into HRT, or a Birthday.
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: V M on October 08, 2012, 07:43:29 PM
Post by: V M on October 08, 2012, 07:43:29 PM
Quote from: Misato33 on October 08, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
The * is I've been approved for low dose only. But that's better than nothing right? And it goes hand in hand with being cautious so in the end, it's probably for the best.
Endo appointment on Weds. I thought this would be more exciting than I feel. All I wanna do now is go for a run. Maybe weds I'll be more excited?
Congrats on your approval Misato :) Starting HRT is rather exciting, but the real excitement comes when you start to notice the various changes taking place :)
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Kevin Peña on October 08, 2012, 08:38:46 PM
Post by: Kevin Peña on October 08, 2012, 08:38:46 PM
On a side note, Misato, I really thought you were on HRT already. How do you keep your skin and hair so smooth?
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Laura91 on October 08, 2012, 08:46:17 PM
Post by: Laura91 on October 08, 2012, 08:46:17 PM
Quote from: Misato33 on October 08, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
The * is I've been approved for low dose only. But that's better than nothing right? And it goes hand in hand with being cautious so in the end, it's probably for the best.
Endo appointment on Weds. I thought this would be more exciting than I feel. All I wanna do now is go for a run. Maybe weds I'll be more excited?
Congratulations! :)
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Misato on October 09, 2012, 06:34:46 AM
Post by: Misato on October 09, 2012, 06:34:46 AM
Quote from: DianaP on October 08, 2012, 08:38:46 PM
On a side note, Misato, I really thought you were on HRT already. How do you keep your skin and hair so smooth?
Well, the hair in my avatar and the few pics I've posted is a wig. I've got this Yes to Carrots Body Lotion I use on my skin. It does seem to help.
My therapist was all, "You'll be on hormones but you won't notice much from being on a low dose." I suppose that tempered my excitement somewhat. My therapist and her colleagues are worried about my relationship with my SO which is why I got my qualifier. Codependant feels harsh given all I read last night but some of the bullet points I found hit home. I do love my SO and I worry about our relationship a lot. I just want her to be happy, but yet not drive myself crazy or into the bottle or something else bad in the process!
Thanks for your efforts too Ms. OBrien!
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Beth Andrea on October 09, 2012, 07:38:36 AM
Post by: Beth Andrea on October 09, 2012, 07:38:36 AM
Quote from: Ms. OBrien on October 08, 2012, 07:14:10 PM
Yes as a matter of fact I do. Problem?
;D
[ Vader voice] I *like* cookies. [ /Vader voice]
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Misato on December 20, 2012, 06:26:57 AM
Post by: Misato on December 20, 2012, 06:26:57 AM
After missing my appointment for starting E on the 10th, I was blessed with an appointment today.
It's E-Day! At long, long last, it's E-Day!
Being on Spiro alone has been great but to have the E & Spiro together, that makes today feel like the first true day of HRT. Maybe I'll get a little breast pain for Christmas? Girl can hope can't she? (^_^)
It's E-Day! At long, long last, it's E-Day!
Being on Spiro alone has been great but to have the E & Spiro together, that makes today feel like the first true day of HRT. Maybe I'll get a little breast pain for Christmas? Girl can hope can't she? (^_^)
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: V M on December 20, 2012, 06:34:40 AM
Post by: V M on December 20, 2012, 06:34:40 AM
Quote from: Misato33 on December 20, 2012, 06:26:57 AM
After missing my appointment for starting E on the 10th, I was blessed with an appointment today.
It's E-Day! At long, long last, it's E-Day!
Being on Spiro alone has been great but to have the E & Spiro together, that makes today feel like the first true day of HRT. Maybe I'll get a little breast pain for Christmas? Girl can hope can't she? (^_^)
Now then, turn to page 12 and let's all sing 'All I Want For Christmas Is A Little Breast Pain'... Works for me 8)
Congrats!!! ;D
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 20, 2012, 06:37:07 AM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 20, 2012, 06:37:07 AM
Awesome news, Misato.
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: janis on December 20, 2012, 07:09:50 AM
Post by: janis on December 20, 2012, 07:09:50 AM
Hello Misato.
Congrats. to you.. I have been on a low doze for 6 months
now and I love the results.
Take Care. Enjoy
janis
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Devlyn on December 20, 2012, 07:32:08 AM
Post by: Devlyn on December 20, 2012, 07:32:08 AM
That's great news, hon! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Misato on December 20, 2012, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: Misato on December 20, 2012, 09:07:00 PM
Thanks everyone.
I just took the first of many, many pills to be had over the course of the rest of my life two hours or so ago. Video recorded it for posterity.
Feel good. Your report janis gives me some hope I'll see some results I like too. I look forward to the low dose restriction coming off, but I don't mind a slow ramp up. I respect the heck outta this stuff and want to be careful.
Next stop, full time. Wow.
I just took the first of many, many pills to be had over the course of the rest of my life two hours or so ago. Video recorded it for posterity.
Feel good. Your report janis gives me some hope I'll see some results I like too. I look forward to the low dose restriction coming off, but I don't mind a slow ramp up. I respect the heck outta this stuff and want to be careful.
Next stop, full time. Wow.
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 20, 2012, 09:16:10 PM
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 20, 2012, 09:16:10 PM
See reply #1
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on December 21, 2012, 08:40:54 PM
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on December 21, 2012, 08:40:54 PM
Gratz , I am sure you are happier than before! :police:
Ms. Obrien , I can't wait until the day when I have cookies. But Until then I say this :
*edit to a better meme*
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Ms. Obrien , I can't wait until the day when I have cookies. But Until then I say this :
*edit to a better meme*
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Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Misato on December 22, 2012, 07:07:36 AM
Post by: Misato on December 22, 2012, 07:07:36 AM
I'm not questioning your intent Shawn and I'm treating it as a joke fallen flat, but yeah, the "put that cookie down" thing feels a little mean. The current context it's in just ruins it.
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on December 22, 2012, 12:52:05 PM
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on December 22, 2012, 12:52:05 PM
:embarrassed: Sorry, i fixed it , now it should be more appropriate.
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Misato on December 22, 2012, 05:43:30 PM
Post by: Misato on December 22, 2012, 05:43:30 PM
Much better!
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Samantha L on January 25, 2013, 10:54:29 PM
Post by: Samantha L on January 25, 2013, 10:54:29 PM
I was told by my therapist today, that she will write a note recommending low dose treatment. Finally the thing I want most in the world is about to start. I actually trembled with joy when she said it. I'm 44.
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Misato on January 25, 2013, 11:25:14 PM
Post by: Misato on January 25, 2013, 11:25:14 PM
Awesome Samantha!
The magnitude hit me once I had the pills in my possession. Seemed unreal until then.
I'm going in on Monday now that I've gotten the Low Dose restriction taken off. Hopefully before long I won't have to play guessing games anymore if the HRT is causing physical change: "Is that the HRT? Or am I just cold? Or is that from the moisturizer I'm using?"
The magnitude hit me once I had the pills in my possession. Seemed unreal until then.
I'm going in on Monday now that I've gotten the Low Dose restriction taken off. Hopefully before long I won't have to play guessing games anymore if the HRT is causing physical change: "Is that the HRT? Or am I just cold? Or is that from the moisturizer I'm using?"
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on January 25, 2013, 11:35:50 PM
Post by: Shawn Sunshine on January 25, 2013, 11:35:50 PM
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So how has life been with those cookies so far? :angel:
So how has life been with those cookies so far? :angel:
Title: Re: Approved*
Post by: Misato on January 25, 2013, 11:54:27 PM
Post by: Misato on January 25, 2013, 11:54:27 PM
Real good. Just frustration of not knowing if any physical differences I'm seeing are all in my head. My breasts don't hurt, but my nipples maybe look different??? That could also just be the cold. My skin might be different, or I'm moisturizing well.
At least I got the mental benefit right away. I haven't been real angry in months. I can sleep again too. I was so stressed out before, it was getting really difficult to get some ZZZZzzzzzzssss.
At least I got the mental benefit right away. I haven't been real angry in months. I can sleep again too. I was so stressed out before, it was getting really difficult to get some ZZZZzzzzzzssss.