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Title: Started HRT today
Post by: julia64 on March 12, 2017, 11:21:53 AM
Post by: julia64 on March 12, 2017, 11:21:53 AM
Today is Day 1 of HRT for me. What a whirl wind it has been. I told myself I would come out to my entire family before I started and I did. My wife has been with me through everything so there was nothing to tell her, I came out to my Brother about two months ago, my Mom on Thursday and my Dad yesterday.
I'm very excited and scared at the same time. I am ready to finally make the much needed changes to my self.
I'm very excited and scared at the same time. I am ready to finally make the much needed changes to my self.
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: Niki Knight on March 12, 2017, 11:27:47 AM
Post by: Niki Knight on March 12, 2017, 11:27:47 AM
Congratulations Julia. That first day is so exciting. Welcome to the start of the real you.
All the best in transition and look forward to your future posts.
Big wave and Huggs Niki
All the best in transition and look forward to your future posts.
Big wave and Huggs Niki
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: JessicaSondelli on March 12, 2017, 11:35:52 AM
Post by: JessicaSondelli on March 12, 2017, 11:35:52 AM
Congratulations Julia!!!
I remember that feeling very well a bit more than a year ago. After my endo gave me the prescription, I drove to the nearest Walgreens, got the pills and swallowed the first one in the parking lot. On the drive home, I kept listening to "Amazing Day" by Coldplay for almost a full hour... It was one of the most amazing days of my life. Enjoy the ride, it might have some bumps, but it's sooooo worth it.
Love
Jessica
I remember that feeling very well a bit more than a year ago. After my endo gave me the prescription, I drove to the nearest Walgreens, got the pills and swallowed the first one in the parking lot. On the drive home, I kept listening to "Amazing Day" by Coldplay for almost a full hour... It was one of the most amazing days of my life. Enjoy the ride, it might have some bumps, but it's sooooo worth it.
Love
Jessica
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: JeanetteLW on March 12, 2017, 11:38:11 AM
Post by: JeanetteLW on March 12, 2017, 11:38:11 AM
Hi Julia.
Congratulations on your coming out to family. Did you have a party or are you partying with yourself by taking your HRT? It doesn't take that long for you to begin feeling them start to work. Heck, I bet you already are with the elation you probably feel by just starting. I wish you a happy journey.
Hugs,
Jeanette
Congratulations on your coming out to family. Did you have a party or are you partying with yourself by taking your HRT? It doesn't take that long for you to begin feeling them start to work. Heck, I bet you already are with the elation you probably feel by just starting. I wish you a happy journey.
Hugs,
Jeanette
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: Deborah on March 12, 2017, 12:33:21 PM
Post by: Deborah on March 12, 2017, 12:33:21 PM
Yaaaaaay! I know you must be very happy to finally be putting this beast to rest! :-). It just keeps getting better.[emoji74]
Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote
Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: Pisces228 on March 12, 2017, 01:22:33 PM
Post by: Pisces228 on March 12, 2017, 01:22:33 PM
Congratulations! I'm excited for you!
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: KathyLauren on March 12, 2017, 04:57:03 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on March 12, 2017, 04:57:03 PM
Congratulations, Julia! It's a wonderful feeling to finally get started.
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: josie76 on March 12, 2017, 09:53:49 PM
Post by: josie76 on March 12, 2017, 09:53:49 PM
Congrats. It's quite the feeling when you finally get there isn't it :D
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: Dayta on March 12, 2017, 10:22:17 PM
Post by: Dayta on March 12, 2017, 10:22:17 PM
Good for you! Those are some important milestones, and looks like you're on your way!
Erin
Erin
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: LizK on March 13, 2017, 07:10:02 AM
Post by: LizK on March 13, 2017, 07:10:02 AM
Good one..congratulations...Hope you enjoy the ride as much as I do
Liz
Liz
Title: Re: Started HRT today
Post by: R R H on March 16, 2017, 03:07:24 AM
Post by: R R H on March 16, 2017, 03:07:24 AM
Fantastic Julia. It's such an exciting moment. You'll be checking bodily changes daily probably to begin with ;) Remember, it's a long haul. My only other advice is the safety one, borne from some stupid mistakes I made:
Get regular blood tests: everyone reacts differently
Use an endocrinologist or medic who knows what they're talking about and
Obtain your medication from safe sources
Massive congratulations!
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Get regular blood tests: everyone reacts differently
Use an endocrinologist or medic who knows what they're talking about and
Obtain your medication from safe sources
Massive congratulations!
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