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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Briezy on February 18, 2016, 08:00:22 PM

Title: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: Briezy on February 18, 2016, 08:00:22 PM
I went for my second appointment at the Fenway in Boston and began on hrt. Took my first spiro and estrogen pills ever. I'm 42. I'm happy. I'm blessed. Thank you all for your support. I'll be updating.


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Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: ChasingAlice on February 18, 2016, 08:02:29 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: Mariah on February 18, 2016, 08:15:33 PM
Congrats and enjoy the ride. Hugs
Mariah
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: Devlyn on February 18, 2016, 08:19:02 PM
Big hug! Congratulations! Cookies are traditional in this situation!

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Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: Denise on February 18, 2016, 08:47:29 PM
Awesome, congratulations

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Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: Briezy on February 18, 2016, 09:03:34 PM
Thank you all so much. I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders. I just feel so much lighter.


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Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: MeghanMe on February 19, 2016, 01:03:50 AM
Congratulations!
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Post by: Violets on February 19, 2016, 04:38:54 AM
Woohoo, congratulations on taking this big step! :icon_joy:
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Post by: MichaelaLJ1972 on February 19, 2016, 04:45:13 AM
Congratulations! Enjoy the ride :)
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: abd789 on February 19, 2016, 05:44:52 AM
Im so happy for you!

While waiting for your second appointment, did you have doubts about starting HRT? That is the stage I am in at the moment... my first was 2 days ago and my second is 5+weeks away... and as excited as I was, Im having doubts now and wondering how "normal" that is.
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Post by: DianneM on February 19, 2016, 07:32:07 AM
Congrats girl!!
Hugs
Dianne
xo
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: archlord on February 19, 2016, 08:15:56 AM
Congratulations . Hope you finally can find your happiness :)
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: SophiaBleu on February 19, 2016, 05:10:16 PM
Congrats! I am very close to starting, as well!

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Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: kawaiiprincess on February 19, 2016, 05:58:24 PM
congratulations darlin'! You have now made the big step to making your body and mind match as one  :-*
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: Briezy on February 20, 2016, 01:22:22 PM
Quote from: RitaChans on February 19, 2016, 05:44:52 AM
Im so happy for you!

While waiting for your second appointment, did you have doubts about starting HRT? That is the stage I am in at the moment... my first was 2 days ago and my second is 5+weeks away... and as excited as I was, Im having doubts now and wondering how "normal" that is.

I personally did not. After my first appointment the doctor told me to schedule my follow up in 2-4 weeks. I went to the receptionist and said, I need an appointment in two weeks." I have been counting the days until this past Thursday. My situation may be quite different than yours though. I am 42 already divorced, in a loving relationship now with a supper supportive partner. I took those two weeks to come out to my children (13 & 18, both girls) and my ex wife (she knew, duh). My point is, while it would have been lovely to start younger I think I would have had many doubts, but when I took some time to honestly reflect on my life, my goodness, the signs were all there. I was a girl from birth. I believe that. This is day 3 of the hormones and while obviously there are no visible effect yet the biggest change for me was feeling more comfortable in my own skin. Before if I went out dressed as myself I was so worried about how others were receiving me because I didn't feel good about myself. I guess now, even though I look exactly the same I suddenly have no worries about running out to the store dressed without wig and with no make up because it doesn't matter any more what others think...I know I am finally becoming the girl I should have always been. I guess it just feels validating, like I'm legit and not just a boy in drag. I am a legit woman and that feeling began on day one of hormones. Good luck. Be true to yourself.
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: amberwaves on February 22, 2016, 11:16:19 AM
Congratulations on starting HRT.  It is always so nice to read about people making positive progress.
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: Briezy on February 22, 2016, 01:37:58 PM
Thanks Amber...it has already helped me emotionally by just knowing where this will take me, finally. I know how slow the changes happen, but the fact is they are and will be happening from now on and that gives me tremendous joy and peace of mind.

-Brie Katherine
Title: Re: First day of the rest of my life. HRT begins!!!
Post by: Jessika on February 22, 2016, 03:06:05 PM
Awesome Sauce! lol
Grats! :)

I was 48 when I took my first HRT pills.