Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Deborah on September 09, 2016, 02:42:18 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Went as Myself
Post by: Deborah on September 09, 2016, 02:42:18 PM
Post by: Deborah on September 09, 2016, 02:42:18 PM
I had my fifth endo appointment today and finally went as myself. At this point all I really have to do is wear a different and tightish shirt. Anyway, the sky didn't fall and nobody really even gave me a second look. Yaaay
This is actually kind of a big deal for me as I have been really scared to go go out the door as myself, even with my hair as it is and 20 months of HRT. One more small step.
This is actually kind of a big deal for me as I have been really scared to go go out the door as myself, even with my hair as it is and 20 months of HRT. One more small step.
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: jendawn47 on September 09, 2016, 04:23:24 PM
Post by: jendawn47 on September 09, 2016, 04:23:24 PM
very nice congrates i hope the steps continue and u feel more and more normal
jennifer
jennifer
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: Steph Eigen on September 09, 2016, 06:55:33 PM
Post by: Steph Eigen on September 09, 2016, 06:55:33 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: Anne Blake on September 09, 2016, 07:03:13 PM
Post by: Anne Blake on September 09, 2016, 07:03:13 PM
Hello Deborah,
Congratulations, small steps but so much fun! You mentioned the significance of the step but you didn't comment on how great it was to have it work out so positively...fess up girl, tell us how you really feel.
My hrt doctor is an OBGYN cis woman at a local woman's clinic. It is far less difficult for me to go in and sit in the waiting room as Anne than dressed in my guy clothes. They have always treated me well and with respect and I have not noticed any of the other patients so much as raise an eyebrow, even when we talk while waiting.
By the way, I just had my first follow up visit and blood test done last Friday. Dr was up and positive, T was below 3 and e was at 78. Good numbers and heading in the right direction, plus I am just getting my first itching and soreness in my breasts...feeling over the moon! I just love it when things are going as hoped.
Keep taking and celebrating those steps.
Anne
Congratulations, small steps but so much fun! You mentioned the significance of the step but you didn't comment on how great it was to have it work out so positively...fess up girl, tell us how you really feel.
My hrt doctor is an OBGYN cis woman at a local woman's clinic. It is far less difficult for me to go in and sit in the waiting room as Anne than dressed in my guy clothes. They have always treated me well and with respect and I have not noticed any of the other patients so much as raise an eyebrow, even when we talk while waiting.
By the way, I just had my first follow up visit and blood test done last Friday. Dr was up and positive, T was below 3 and e was at 78. Good numbers and heading in the right direction, plus I am just getting my first itching and soreness in my breasts...feeling over the moon! I just love it when things are going as hoped.
Keep taking and celebrating those steps.
Anne
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: Rachel on September 09, 2016, 07:13:33 PM
Post by: Rachel on September 09, 2016, 07:13:33 PM
Awesome, I remember the feeling, congratulations.
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: ButterflyMelissa on September 10, 2016, 12:43:45 PM
Post by: ButterflyMelissa on September 10, 2016, 12:43:45 PM
Hey there :)
Feels great, eh? I had this gradually, until I realised I was (still are) 24/7...no more male stuff in my closet...
One day, you'll be so used to it, it'll be natural :)
Melissa
Feels great, eh? I had this gradually, until I realised I was (still are) 24/7...no more male stuff in my closet...
One day, you'll be so used to it, it'll be natural :)
Melissa
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: KathyLauren on September 10, 2016, 03:11:44 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on September 10, 2016, 03:11:44 PM
Congratulations, Deborah! That is a big step.
If you find people giving you a "second look" or *shudder* staring, it's because you look gorgeous.
If you find people giving you a "second look" or *shudder* staring, it's because you look gorgeous.
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: RobynD on September 11, 2016, 06:01:04 PM
Post by: RobynD on September 11, 2016, 06:01:04 PM
Congrats - Great step!
Title: Re: Went as Myself
Post by: MeghanMe on September 12, 2016, 03:06:54 AM
Post by: MeghanMe on September 12, 2016, 03:06:54 AM
Woohoo! Congrats! :D
It's ridiculous how terrifying leaving the house can be.
It's ridiculous how terrifying leaving the house can be.