Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 06:59:34 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 06:59:34 PM
Post by: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 06:59:34 PM
I picked up my prescription a little while ago. I am really nervous(?) about taking the first dose. I am not sure if I should take it now or wait til morning. I know that a few hours would not matter, but I just want to get it in my system as quickly as possible. Is this normal to want to take it and want to wait at the same time?
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 24, 2015, 07:12:31 PM
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 24, 2015, 07:12:31 PM
Congrats!!
I don't know if its normal (what is "normal" anyway?), but I took my first about 8 minutes after I got it....could...not....wait!!!
Some are hesitant, and that's OK too. Gotta do things on your timetable!
I don't know if its normal (what is "normal" anyway?), but I took my first about 8 minutes after I got it....could...not....wait!!!
Some are hesitant, and that's OK too. Gotta do things on your timetable!
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Mariah on June 24, 2015, 07:14:37 PM
Post by: Mariah on June 24, 2015, 07:14:37 PM
Hi Christy it's normal. I considered waiting to the next morning. The reason I did was the my birthday was the next day, but in the end getting started then out weighted waiting. Hugs
Mariah
Mariah
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: kittenpower on June 24, 2015, 07:52:13 PM
Post by: kittenpower on June 24, 2015, 07:52:13 PM
On the day I picked up my first prescription, I bought something to drink at the pharmacy, and took my first dose when I got in my car ;D
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: ashley_thomas on June 24, 2015, 07:57:41 PM
Post by: ashley_thomas on June 24, 2015, 07:57:41 PM
I sat on mine for a few days and starred at the bottle then took my first pill with a glass of wine and a toast with my wife. Do what you feel is right for you.
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Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Rachel on June 24, 2015, 07:59:18 PM
Post by: Rachel on June 24, 2015, 07:59:18 PM
Congratulations.
I took the meds the night I got them. I considered waiting 3 days till my birthday but now I have 2 birthdays.
I took the meds the night I got them. I considered waiting 3 days till my birthday but now I have 2 birthdays.
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 08:43:12 PM
Post by: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 08:43:12 PM
I sat here looking at the bottle, and went ahead and took the first one.
Guess I have now officially started. :)
Guess I have now officially started. :)
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Mariah on June 24, 2015, 09:01:10 PM
Post by: Mariah on June 24, 2015, 09:01:10 PM
Congrats Christy. Welcome to the E-ticket ride. Hugs
Mariah
Mariah
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: kittenpower on June 24, 2015, 10:16:01 PM
Post by: kittenpower on June 24, 2015, 10:16:01 PM
Quote from: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 08:43:12 PM
I sat here looking at the bottle, and went ahead and took the first one.
Guess I have now officially started. :)
Congratulations, that's awesome!
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 24, 2015, 11:08:13 PM
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 24, 2015, 11:08:13 PM
Quote from: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 08:43:12 PM
I sat here looking at the bottle, and went ahead and took the first one.
Guess I have now officially started. :)
*pop*
Once you start, you can't stop!!
;D
Best wishes on your journey!
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Fionalegs on June 25, 2015, 02:00:34 AM
Post by: Fionalegs on June 25, 2015, 02:00:34 AM
Congratulations!!!
I was nervous as well....
My medication came in the mail and I couldn't wait to open the package. When it was time I stared at a syringe for about an hour before finally having a friend give me my first shot. I wish I had the pills! / Anyway I think your "first" pill, is the first step of your new exciting life changing journey. Good for you!
I was nervous as well....
My medication came in the mail and I couldn't wait to open the package. When it was time I stared at a syringe for about an hour before finally having a friend give me my first shot. I wish I had the pills! / Anyway I think your "first" pill, is the first step of your new exciting life changing journey. Good for you!
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: ashley_thomas on June 25, 2015, 06:58:58 PM
Post by: ashley_thomas on June 25, 2015, 06:58:58 PM
They even taste yummy!!
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Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: kittenpower on June 25, 2015, 08:25:32 PM
Post by: kittenpower on June 25, 2015, 08:25:32 PM
The estradiol tablets do have a sweet taste to them, hopefully all of that sugar will go straight to our hips ;D
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Marlee on June 25, 2015, 08:53:06 PM
Post by: Marlee on June 25, 2015, 08:53:06 PM
when I get mine, I think go home and a nice lavender bath (my favorite) before I take the "plunge"
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 25, 2015, 11:48:54 PM
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 25, 2015, 11:48:54 PM
Quote from: kittenpower on June 25, 2015, 08:25:32 PM
The estradiol tablets do have a sweet taste to them, hopefully all of that sugar will go straight to our hips ;D
That's because girls are made of sugar and spice, and everything nice... ;)
My "spice" is chili pepper. >:-)
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: katrinaw on June 26, 2015, 12:34:28 AM
Post by: katrinaw on June 26, 2015, 12:34:28 AM
When I started, it was immediate. I had a bottle of water in the car with me and when I picked up the dispensed script I said yay to my new self and took the first dose :-*
L Katy
L Katy
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Lady Smith on June 26, 2015, 01:00:40 AM
Post by: Lady Smith on June 26, 2015, 01:00:40 AM
I couldn't wait either and it was 'down the hatch' right away. Then I sort of stood there in a slight daze wondering what was going to happen. Didn't take long to notice the difference though, after a day or two I felt like I'd come home and I've never looked back since.
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: katrinaw on June 26, 2015, 01:02:24 AM
Post by: katrinaw on June 26, 2015, 01:02:24 AM
Haa yes recall the "and what now" when does the magic happen!
Nice one Lady Smith so true!
L Katy
Nice one Lady Smith so true!
L Katy
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Rachel on June 26, 2015, 08:57:10 PM
Post by: Rachel on June 26, 2015, 08:57:10 PM
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: orangeskipper on June 26, 2015, 09:05:18 PM
Post by: orangeskipper on June 26, 2015, 09:05:18 PM
Hehe, yay! This is definitely one of those milestones that we remember for a long, long time.
When I got my first Rx in my hands, I remember feeling like Indiana Jones, carting off some precious treasure. I can picture perfectly the Taco Bell (yeah, I know) I went to, ordering two Meximelts and a Dr Pepper, and taking that first dose.
Congratulations!
When I got my first Rx in my hands, I remember feeling like Indiana Jones, carting off some precious treasure. I can picture perfectly the Taco Bell (yeah, I know) I went to, ordering two Meximelts and a Dr Pepper, and taking that first dose.
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: V M on June 26, 2015, 09:13:24 PM
Post by: V M on June 26, 2015, 09:13:24 PM
Congrats on getting started on the girl juice :icon_chick:
Title: Re: Just picked up my first Rx for estradiol!
Post by: Jean24 on July 03, 2015, 03:41:36 AM
Post by: Jean24 on July 03, 2015, 03:41:36 AM
Quote from: Christy82 on June 24, 2015, 06:59:34 PM
I picked up my prescription a little while ago. I am really nervous(?) about taking the first dose. I am not sure if I should take it now or wait til morning. I know that a few hours would not matter, but I just want to get it in my system as quickly as possible. Is this normal to want to take it and want to wait at the same time?
It's normal. I waited for 3 months before starting to get a few things in order. Hopefully it works for you, I've been on it for 6 months now with almost no effect :-/