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First, I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support after my latest melt down. I am really trying hard to deal with them a little whole lot better. I will remember your support forever! Thank you again!!  :)

Now the greatest night yet!
My son and I went to buy groceries and other things for the house tonight. I was talking to the checker while she rang things up and jokingly mentioned my son would have it eaten in a day or two. What happened next put any fears of passing or how people see me to rest. She said," How big was he when you gave birth to him"? OMG! OMG! <MIND BLOWN>!! I said 7lbs, 8oz which is true. She then asked, "How long were you in labor"? OMG! I thought back and had to remember how long my ex was in labor and told her. She said I did a good job because he was very respectful and seems very intelligent. After everything was bagged and paid for no jackhammer could have chiseled the smile off my face. As we walked to the car my son said, "Jeez, you really are a woman aren't you". I said, "yes, I was and if you don't want me going hormonal on you clean your room tomorrow". He broke out in a huge grin and said, "Yea ma'am"! This was about 5 hours ago and I am still riding the high. It truly was the best night yet! ^-^ ^-^

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on September 05, 2014, 12:16:04 AM
First, I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support after my latest melt down. I am really trying hard to deal with them a little whole lot better. I will remember your support forever! Thank you again!!  :)

Now the greatest night yet!
My son and I went to buy groceries and other things for the house tonight. I was talking to the checker while she rang things up and jokingly mentioned my son would have it eaten in a day or two. What happened next put any fears of passing or how people see me to rest. She said," How big was he when you gave birth to him"? OMG! OMG! <MIND BLOWN>!! I said 7lbs, 8oz which is true. She then asked, "How long were you in labor"? OMG! I thought back and had to remember how long my ex was in labor and told her. She said I did a good job because he was very respectful and seems very intelligent. After everything was bagged and paid for no jackhammer could have chiseled the smile off my face. As we walked to the car my son said, "Jeez, you really are a woman aren't you". I said, "yes, I was and if you don't want me going hormonal on you clean your room tomorrow". He broke out in a huge grin and said, "Yea ma'am"! This was about 5 hours ago and I am still riding the high. It truly was the best night yet! ^-^ ^-^

Ride the wave Sis. You done good with your son and seems like transitioning is going really good for you. Own it Sis, you deserve it.

Quote from: Jess42 on September 05, 2014, 12:19:33 AM
Ride the wave Sis. You done good with your son and seems like transitioning is going really good for you. Own it Sis, you deserve it.

Thanks Sis!! No way I can sleep tonight. I feel like I ate 2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts! SUGAR RUSH! Or is it LIFE RUSH?  ;D

Jessica, that is fantastic! You must be walking on air after that. (Oh, and... congratulations on having a really cool son!)

That makes me smile, too.

:icon_dance: :icon_dance:

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on September 05, 2014, 12:25:03 AM
Thanks Sis!! No way I can sleep tonight. I feel like I ate 2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts! SUGAR RUSH! Or is it LIFE RUSH?  ;D

Life rush. Like I said just ride the freaking wave. Now you kind of know what I talk about sometimes? Or am I still just a little crazy? ;D ???

Quote from: Tysilio on September 05, 2014, 12:29:21 AM
You must be walking on air after that.

It is going to save me a lot of money on shoes!!   ;D

Quote from: Jess42 on September 05, 2014, 12:29:38 AM
Now you kind of know what I talk about sometimes? Or am I still just a little crazy? ;D ???

Your still crazy Sis! The only thing is now I understand you. How cool!  :laugh:

What a fantastic story!

;D

I'm grinning just reading it.

Quote from: pianoforte on September 05, 2014, 12:36:37 AM
What a fantastic story!

;D

I'm grinning just reading it.

I am just worried I will wake up and it was only a dream!  :icon_doh:

I just know that is one sales receipt going into my transition journal!  :)

See Sis that is what life is supposed to be.

Give your young man a hug for me.

Hugs.

Now the next thing is the man to walk into your life.

Quote from: mrs izzy on September 05, 2014, 12:46:50 AM
Now the next thing is the man to walk into your life.

That would definitely be the only thing to top this night!!  ^-^

How in the world am I supposed to sleep after this?  :eusa_think:

 :D That is awesome! Right on!  :icon_woowoo:

Quote from: Laura Squirrel on September 05, 2014, 12:50:34 AM
:D That is awesome! Right on!  :icon_woowoo:

Thanks you two!!  :-*

Bottle of wine, candles and a nice bubble bath should put the night cap on this a wonderful day in a life of Jessica

Quote from: mrs izzy on September 05, 2014, 12:53:24 AM
Bottle of wine, candles and a nice bubble bath should put the night cap on this a wonderful day in a life of Jessica

I am going to try that right now! I can't sit still right now.  :o

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on September 05, 2014, 12:35:04 AM
Your still crazy Sis! The only thing is now I understand you. How cool!  :laugh:

Thank you. I am glad I'm not the only one that sees my insanity. Now you are too. You gotta' get us some OK men set up now. ;)

Quote from: Jess42 on September 05, 2014, 01:08:09 AM
I am glad I'm not the only one that sees my insanity.

Just remember what is insanity to most is normal here!  ;D

 :D I am now carrying this huge grin, might carry it around all day.  ;D Wonderful day! I hope many more are on the way, Mom.

Great to hear.

Now write this down and keep it in a place where you can easily find it (also mark it on a calender ) and next time you start to feel you are having a melt down bring that paper out and read it until you feel better :P

Ohhhhhh Good for YOU...!

You deserve every moment of that happiness, and more..!!

Keep smiling..!  ;D

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on September 05, 2014, 07:01:45 AM
Just remember what is insanity to most is normal here!  ;D

Being totally sane is so over rated and boring anyway. ;)

That is so wonderful, Jessica!! Very, very happy for you! The banter with your son made me laugh - so cute!

That's great, Jessica!  I'm glad you had that experience.  :)

F*** yeah!  Gotta love it.

   Some times the clouds do part and beautiful son shines through. ENJOY.

:D that's great

Quote from: justpat on September 05, 2014, 11:49:36 AM
   Some times the clouds do part and beautiful son shines through. ENJOY.

i don't know if that was an intentional typo but it's perfect give how great jessica's son is

congrats

Quote from: Claire (formerly Magdalena) on September 05, 2014, 09:23:01 AM
I hope many more are on the way, Mom.

Claire you should have seen the smile on my face as I read this!  :) I really needed last night as a kind of reinforcement of all the work I have done until now. It was so wonderfully validating.  :)

Quote from: White Rabbit on September 05, 2014, 09:34:28 AM
Great to hear.

Now write this down and keep it in a place where you can easily find it (also mark it on a calender ) and next time you start to feel you are having a melt down bring that paper out and read it until you feel better :P

I will never have another moment of doubt. Last night kind of sealed any doubts I ever had about myself. I wrote it in my journal and even saved the checkout receipt!  :)

Quote from: Mark3 on September 05, 2014, 09:44:01 AM
Keep smiling..!  ;D

Trust me I am still grinning today!! I feel like a fairy tale has come true.  ^-^

Quote from: King Malachite on September 05, 2014, 11:33:17 AM
That's great, Jessica!  I'm glad you had that experience.  :)

Thanks my brother!!  :)

Quote from: Jill F on September 05, 2014, 11:43:02 AM
F*** yeah!  Gotta love it.

It was so awesome!!  :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: justpat on September 05, 2014, 11:49:36 AM
   Some times the clouds do part and beautiful son shines through. ENJOY.

My clouds are gone forever! I know there will still be problems as every life has, but I will handle them just fine now.  :)

Quote from: christopher on September 05, 2014, 11:51:11 AM
:D that's great

i don't know if that was an intentional typo but it's perfect give how great jessica's son is

He is soooo amazing!! He is my rock in all of this and our relationship has never been better. Someone special out there will get a wonderful gift when they meet him and fall in love.  ^-^

Quote from: stephaniec on September 05, 2014, 12:26:20 PM
congrats

Thanks Stephanie!  :)

*extra big hug*

Quote from: Sephirah on September 05, 2014, 01:07:35 PM
*extra big hug*

Thanks Sis! I am still all warm and tingly today. I feel like everything is going to be OK totally for the first time.

*HUGE MAJOR HUGGLES* right back at you!  :-*

I forgot something. My son read some of your replies about him and got all  :icon_redface:. He said to thank everybody for what they said.  :)

Almost missed this!

Congrats Momma :laugh:

Quote from: Cindy on September 05, 2014, 04:10:37 PM
Almost missed this!

Congrats Momma :laugh:

I can't hear this enough. I am a Momma!!!!  :icon_yes:

I know now everything will be OK as the last real mental block just got C-4d. BOOM!!!  :icon_yikes:

No stopping this girl now! Next up finding hubby!!  ;D

Jessica, reading that put a huge smile on my face.

Great story! And it's a really, really good thing you knew his weight and labour times... no one who has ever given birth forgets those details!! :D

Quote from: Ms Grace on September 06, 2014, 03:42:48 AM
Great story! And it's a really, really good thing you knew his weight and labour times... no one who has ever given birth forgets those details!! :D

I have.

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on September 05, 2014, 12:16:04 AM
First, I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support after my latest melt down. I am really trying hard to deal with them a little whole lot better. I will remember your support forever! Thank you again!!  :)

Now the greatest night yet!
My son and I went to buy groceries and other things for the house tonight. I was talking to the checker while she rang things up and jokingly mentioned my son would have it eaten in a day or two. What happened next put any fears of passing or how people see me to rest. She said," How big was he when you gave birth to him"? OMG! OMG! <MIND BLOWN>!! I said 7lbs, 8oz which is true. She then asked, "How long were you in labor"? OMG! I thought back and had to remember how long my ex was in labor and told her. She said I did a good job because he was very respectful and seems very intelligent. After everything was bagged and paid for no jackhammer could have chiseled the smile off my face. As we walked to the car my son said, "Jeez, you really are a woman aren't you". I said, "yes, I was and if you don't want me going hormonal on you clean your room tomorrow". He broke out in a huge grin and said, "Yea ma'am"! This was about 5 hours ago and I am still riding the high. It truly was the best night yet! ^-^ ^-^

Such a nice story. That is great GF. That is so nice that your son understands who you are.

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on September 05, 2014, 01:59:51 PM
I forgot something. My son read some of your replies about him and got all  :icon_redface:. He said to thank everybody for what they said.  :)

Well the way you make him sound, he shouldn't be embarrassed. That good of a guy and he will have the girls lined up around the block wanting to go out with him. Can you handle that though, Sis?

Quote from: Jess42 on September 06, 2014, 04:16:57 PM
Can you handle that though, Sis?

ARGH! My baby boy dating?  :o I better get to work on the application they will have to fill out ahead of time!  ;D

Awesome Jessica - I know that experience made you GLOW!  :)

Quote from: Jessica Merriman on September 06, 2014, 07:24:20 PM
ARGH! My baby boy dating?  :o I better get to work on the application they will have to fill out ahead of time!  ;D

Somehow I figured your maternal instincts would kick in. ;) Just don't embarrass him too much OK?

Haha Jessica your so cute, I wouldn't worry about your son dating. He sounds like he has a great head on his shoulders, I'm sure he'll find a wonderful lady that passes his momma's muster! Very happy for you, keep the good times rolling! ;D;D

Quote from: RockerGirl on September 07, 2014, 09:10:43 PM
He sounds like he has a great head on his shoulders

I just can't stop thinking of how the most stable person goes all gooey eyes when the girl and timing is right though. I see him collapsing like Jell-O and forgetting his name! I can hear it now. "Hey son make sure you have your common sense with you". "Uh Mom, all I have is a quarter, two nickels and a dime".  ;D

Wow! You must be on cloud 9999.99 right now, lol!

It's kind of funny, I remember all our kids birth weights better than my wife. She asks me when people ask.

Jessica, you are now being seen and accept as a woman.  You will be asked and included in all kind of women's talk about things that women experience in life and can recall immediately, like givng birth to your kids, first period, first date with a boy, first kiss, etc.  Great you have gotten to this place in your life, only can get better.