Did everything I could think of getting ready for my first endocrinologist appointment. I was very open about transition plans with my new general practitioner, he ran me through all the standard tests before first appointment with endocrinologist. Two month waiting list for endocrinologist, she is in demand.
Endocrinologist evaluated where I am and where I am heading, and wrote what she described as a somewhat unusual prescription - double the standard starting E, and no T blocker. Will evaluate initial results 6 weeks from now.
I am so happy and I haven't even slapped on the first patch yet (about to go pick it up). An important stage in my life begins now.
Congratulations. I go see my doc at Planned Parenthood on Wednesday. So excited and I can't wait to get my HRT.
Congratulations Kendra. I hope the HRT works well for you. I have a similar "unusual" prescription. I started on E only 6 weeks ago. No blocker. I started on a low dose but ended up on a fairly "normal" starting dose within 2 weeks. I saw my endo again yesterday and he almost doubled my dose again. Still no blocker. My goal is not to transition. I just want to get mental relief and get on with my life so far no mental relief.
You are right about not sharing dosage levels on the forum. We are all different with different goals and different physiologies.
I wish you well on your journey.
Jayne
Fantastic Kendra
I am probably as happy for you as you are. I can see nothing but good things happening for you as you start this wonderful journey you are so well prepared to do. I know after our talk that this is right for you and you are more than ready to set sail. Welcome to the club and enjoy the ride Kendra.
Hugs,
Laurie
congrats!!!
You go girl! You're doing it right and with grace. Keep it up. It only gets better from here. ;D
Thank you for the kind words! I have found this all so much easier knowing I have a place to see others' experiences and to ask questions.
Robyn, I am excited for you. Jayne, interesting to see you're on similar HRT but with different goals.
I briefly discussed surgery with my endo. She knows I intend to be full-time fairly soon, started voice training recently.
Hi Kendra
That is fantastic to hear and you make a great point about having your HRT tailored to you. It is just so important to get the results you are after.
I think having your Dr's all together is a smart move..I hope you enjoy the results of your HRT as much as I have enjoyed mine.
Wonderful news and :icon_birthday:
I still recall my first HRT event, it was a pill and I didn't even get out of the car park at the Pharmacist at 28 mins past 2 on the 28 July too many years ago to say here.
Congrats! I remember my first endo appointment and the sheer joy of knowing I was going to be starting HRT. I've only been on IM injections since day one and it has been one heck of a great ride. Good luck to you girlfriend. I know there are a number of people who advocate E only and that with proper levels blockers are not needed. I hope it works out for you.
Kendra, Congratulations. I had dabbled in herbal stuff before seeking assistance through my Therapist and Gender Doctor. When I dabbled, I never managed to last long, a a huge part of that was knowing that I could be doing more harm than good to myself on my own. So I thought professional help to make sure that I am doing things properly and not making things worse than they should be. I feel much better about being on my HRT regimen than I did about taking herbals and trying to DIY route.
I look forward to hearing about your journey.
Congratulations, Kendra!
Picked it up, slapped it on! Done.
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9zsp7c5ce26s82/2017-07-24%20no%20dosages.jpg?raw=1)
Thank you all for helping build my confidence.
Quote from: Kendra on July 25, 2017, 12:38:39 AM
Picked it up, slapped it on! Done.
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9zsp7c5ce26s82/2017-07-24%20no%20dosages.jpg?raw=1)
Thank you all for helping build my confidence.
That smile says it all.
❤️
Quote from: Kendra on July 25, 2017, 12:38:39 AM
Picked it up, slapped it on! Done.
...
Thank you all for helping build my confidence.
That radiant smile coming not just from practice because its in your eyes as well!! :D
Kendra,
May this bring you the peace and life that you want in this new journey that you have embarked on yesterday. Hugs
Gosh Kendra; can't wait for my turn 🤗. You seem glowing. Xoxoxo!!!
Congrats My Friend!!!... That is one of the milestones that really brings home what this journey forward is all about!!!... So happy for you!!!!
Onward we go brave sister!!!
Ashley :)
Hi Kendra,
Sigh, well it's done. :-\ :-\ You're on HRT and the excitement and anticipation is over. Now it becomes routine and no big deal. :-\
No freakin way!
Now the fun REALLY begins!! I can't wait to start reading about the exciting changes to come for you! You made up your mind long ago that this is what you want, but now you have actually started it and I eagerly wait to see you to reap the rewards., to see you blossom and grow (in more ways than the obvious) into who you are meant to be, Bring on the joy!
Hugs,
Laurie
You go girl! Congratulations, so happy for you...
Your smile is beautiful and full of happiness. I am so excited for you!
Awww - thank you so much.
I'm gonna try not to cry and mess up my new estrogen patch. Wait, I wasn't supposed to stick it on my face? :)
But seriously, this means so much. Your words really do change everything. The kind thoughts from people here - it is so much easier knowing so many of us are in this together. Thank you.
Hi Kendra,
The way you pick on the innocent, the meek, those afraid of their own shadows, you know Laurie and me, I just hope this will calm you down. Well, let me put it another way, congratulations on your exciting news! I am truly happy for you.
Moni
Congratulations Kendra! :D
I hope this last you find happiness! You're a great woman, you deserve the best!
Big hug! Congratulations, Kendra! Good luck wiping the grin off your face. Also, I wear mine right on my forehead. After all, I'm out and proud, and the patch is supposed to be on a fat deposit...perfect location for a fathead like me. :laugh:
Hugs, Devlyn
I have read many HRT posts stating YMMV (Your Mileage Might Vary) so I'll start with that disclaimer. Genetics, health history, age, many other factors. I try to avoid over-setting expectations for myself and I don't want to over-set expectations for others. Many of us have different requirements and goals. I can only tell you what I am experiencing.
The patch itself is much smaller than I expected. I assumed this would be a big clumsy square band-aid and the box size seemed to confirm that. When I opened the package I was surprised to find a tiny patch the size of a large toenail.
So... what are my impressions two days into this? Wow.
Yesterday afternoon, 24 hours after Miss Patchy started doing her thing I was driving and suddenly realized I was looking closely at trees. How beautiful they are. Different types. And the colors. Different shades of green, green with a hint of other colors and all different. And then whoa I'm driving and should be looking at traffic in front of me, should I even be driving? This is difficult to describe but but best I can explain is: I had tunnel vision for several decades and now I don't. I am aware of trees as I drive past, but it's more than an awareness - I can see the details of the landscape while paying attention to cars in front and behind me.
This morning, day two. I woke up, didn't think about it at all and... stopped. Stunned. Looking out a window (I live on a lake) I saw the waves and light on the water. I have seen this view for a few years but this was shockingly different. I am now not just noticing what the water is doing - I'm aware of thousands of waves and how they are all connected. I know this sounds like I am on drugs, I am not (other than HRT) and this wasn't hallucinating - but I can now see the entire thing I am looking at. Similar to an awareness of trees going by while I drive. And then I looked across the lake and noticed for the first time - it wasn't just houses across the lake, these are entire neighborhoods and I can see the traffic driving across a distant bridge, and then for the first time I noticed the radio towers on Queen Anne Hill across the lake in Seattle, details on the tall buildings in the distance, and the mountains behind that. And then I started to cry. I have lived here for years, the view has not changed, but this is the first time I have ever taken the time to truly look.
I went to the office wondering if this is a placebo effect. That's why I didn't post earlier on my HRT impressions - I don't want to waste other peoples' time here. Maybe I started to feel this way when my fingers touched the box of Estradiol before I opened it? No. I knew for certain when I walked into the cafeteria and stopped in my tracks, realizing the smell of the food is overwhelming in places. I did a lap around the salad bar, smelling things without even getting close. The balsamic vinegar in my salad made a somewhat burning sensation - the left side of my tongue actually hurt a bit. A few things tasted the same but most things were more intense, or didn't taste good at all, or had an awesome texture. I noticed how the colors in the hallway aren't a good choice - the color shades clash. I found myself listening to conversations in peoples' offices as I walked by - I could hear more than one at a time.
At home I grabbed a snack bar, it tasted like the cardboard packaging. I liked these until now and might have to get rid of them. The plants next to the driveway - some of them have small flowers and they are very beautiful. I didn't notice they existed until today. I had to look closely, it was like a magnet. I found myself looking at buildings across the street, realizing I could see into their windows for the first time.
I never expected this so fast. I hope by describing this I don't cause anyone anxiety or envy - I would never wish to do that - but this is what I am experiencing. I am a bit unsettled but incredibly happy, this is far beyond what I expected. I didn't think this amount of emotional change or whatever it's called could happen in two days. Maybe I was clueless.
I have exactly the same respect for FTM as MTF, and also for those of us who choose to remain in between - we are a spectrum. I hope I don't sound narrow minded for saying this, but I have a difficult time imagining an FTM would want to experience the opposite - closing their world in with tunnel vision while I open mine up. What I am hoping is maybe this is what happens when you are in the wrong gender and the hormones are adjusted to make it right - regardless of direction. I hope FTMs can experience the joy I am finding right now with my MTF HRT. I also know many might not experience this, and certainly not so fast.
This is so incredible and feels right. This is me.
Kendra, I suspect some of what you are feeling is a real effect. I noticed something similar in my senses, particularly in my sense of color, smell, and taste, a little while after I started estradiol patches. A really well prepared steak dinner with sides caught me by surprise, with the result being absolutely astounding, damn near an orgasm from the intense flavors. "I'll have what she's having", indeed!
It is remarkable. I dread having to stop for a little while in preparation for GCS, but I tell myself that it is temporary, I'll be back on afterwards and be better than ever.
Maybe I was seriously depressed all these years and didn't realize quite how bad it was. Or maybe this HRT matches my brain wiring like a glove. I had read peoples' experiences saying their HRT journey is great and irreplaceable, and some have not, but I didn't understand until now.
Kendra it great isn't it!! :)
I can slowly feel it working its magic on me ... all the time I have had that feeling it has never left me and makes me smile every now and then, what did leave was the constant noise of Dysphoria...
Hi Kendra,
Like you I'm right out of the gate with HRT and living in the PNW, I too am seeing landscapes a bit more. It's a beautiful part of the world at just the right time of year to undertake this journey!
Love,
Lucy in PDX
So happy for you Kendra! Seems you are responding very well to hormones.
Some of the changes are almost instant. I do remember about 10 days after starting going to my work's headquarters and I had a few people comment how much happier and balanced I looked. 10 days in! That moment I knew I am on the right path. Made me smile so much....
When I woke up a few minutes ago my first thought was - wonderful. There is this calm and I just feel great. I love this!!!
Thank you all for your comments - I find it so helpful and also fascinating to see our various experiences.
Congratulations, I am so happy for you.
The first three month you will notice wonderful changes almost every day. I sometimes take for granted how wonderful I feel now compared to pre-HRT.
Stock up on tissues this weekend :)
Heck Kendra, I think you just were not paying attention. I notice all those things you described looking out over the lake while we were talking on the deck. It really is a wonderful view and even the water with all the waves reflecting back the sun. They were all there while I was there. As for the buildings across the street, well I try not to be a peeping Tammy. I do seem to enjoy flowers a little bit more I think but it is hard to tell as I have always liked pretty colorful things.
I'm not sure the new found delight is from the HRT this soon but now that you are noticing such things enjoy them.
Hugs,
Laurie
I also got some tingling in the nipples, and can see a range of color that didn't exist before, I think the nipple sensation may be nerves waking up from their xx year slumber, just a wild guess though. I'm also finding that I'm a much better conversationalist on a fresh injection (two so far, one per week... Hopefully the lows mellow out as it builds up in my system, I lost my improvements at the end of the week! Lol)
The emotional changes are so real, and the changes to my perception and sensory awareness. Everything. Sight, smell (wow) and taste, etc. I had to adjust the vents in my car, cold air, hot air - all those years I was annoyed at women for fiddling with the car's temperature controls like their life depended on it. I was walking around yesterday seeing so much for the first time on the street where I live. We are each a bit different but I must have had an extreme case of something and this is exactly what I needed. Now I wonder if I need to re-visit all those places I have traveled to in the past. I'd probably need to be a bit more careful how well I pass if I went back to Egypt.
Yesterday my speech therapist looked at my face and said I have changed. Obviously there are no physical changes yet, but she is certain. I probably can't hide the change in my emotions and I don't want to. I just feel more like it's me now.
I just slapped on my second patch. I love this ride!
Hi, Kendra! It is a glorious feeling to be finally, truely coming alive and connecting to the world, isn't it?
I had a very slow ramp-up courtesy of age, a complication, and a very conservative endocrinologist. I started spiro back on June 9, 2016 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,206382.msg1865940.html#msg1865940). After 11 days in (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,210571.msg1870527.html#msg1870527),I started noticing mental changes for the better.
On July 18 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,206382.msg1879565.html#msg1879565) I got the green light for estradiol via patch at a fractional dosage. By July 26 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,212595.msg1881995.html#msg1881995) I was noticing some additional changes. By August 20 (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,212847.msg1890542.html#msg1890542) I was seeing incredible emotional and sensory changes.
Fasten your seatbelt, kiddo. It's going to be quite a ride.
That's great news to hear. I haven't noticed any changes for me yet, granted I'm on low dose E and Spiro. Hopefully in the next month I'll start feeling something. I'm very happy for you, glad you are feeling happier.
Congratulations on starting HRT Kendra. Sounds like an awesome start!
Quote from: Kendra on July 28, 2017, 09:35:12 AM
Four days after starting, the odd feeling under one breast hasn't returned - I hate to admit that was my imagination but I now think it was
I had similar feelings in the first few days but have chalked it down to psychological effects of starting. Like you what I've found has been amazing, and so far unwavering, is the change in how I feel. A strong sense of calm but also a massive feeling of positivity - something I haven't felt for years. I guess it's all confirmation of taking the right steps forward and hopefully just the beginning of what's to come
C x
Well that was an interesting year.
A couple months after starting HRT I realized the mental and emotional changes I was experiencing were not new. I was suddenly seeing and appreciating the world the way I had before puberty when testosterone and my brain disagreed. In the early 1970s some of my best memories were riding a bicycle through horse trails, smelling the trees and enjoying the joy of a sunny afternoon. Things I forgot about for four and a half decades... until last summer.
And a few other things.
- Switched from patches to weekly self-injections. I've discovered that is easy except when it isn't.
- 26 hours surgery, not including 4 hours to transplant 1,500 hair follicles. Vaginoplasty, VFSRAC (VFS), Forehead & Orbital Rim contour, Jaw Bone reduction, Lip Lift, Rhinoplasty, Labiaplasty, Breast Augmentation. Travel for surgeries (including evaluation visits) totaled 59,590 miles / 95,900 km.
- Surgeons saved the sawed-off jawbone at my request which I'll make into a necklace. I won't wear it very often but it might make an interesting conversation starter.
- Gave away my male wardrobe.
- A relationship with my parents I didn't think was possible. (I came out to them (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,226090.0.html) one week before HRT). Within a month of starting HRT we drove together through Glacier National Park, Yellowstone & Teton National Parks, and watched the total eclipse in Idaho. After getting a bit further with transition I spent a week with them in Japan.
- Wonderful memories with Cassie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=57397) (Florida), Davina (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=52193) (Midlands), Dena (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=42503) (Arizona), Devlyn (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=59100) (Boston), Emma (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45843) (Cheshire), Jamie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45593) (Arizona), Jess (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=54627) (California), Judith Lynn (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=23281) (England), Laurie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=52431) (Oregon), Mariah (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=50957) (Arizona), Megan (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=44490) (London), Michelle (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=47977) (California), Sara (Wales), Stephanie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=54919) (Florida), Tia Anne (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=50075) (Colorado),
Tessa James (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=24814) (Oregon), Trudy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45030) (Arizona). And of course Beth (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=55278) & Saha (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=56498) (Seattle).
I might as well mention the HRT Haiku (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,225490.msg2039949.html#msg2039949) from last year.
It's been quite a ride. I want to thank everyone here for the support, and so many who provided the inspiration that unlocked my future. I have never been happier.
Kendra
Quote from: Kendra on July 24, 2018, 08:29:42 PM
Well that was an interesting year.
A couple months after starting HRT I realized the mental and emotional changes I was experiencing were not new. I was suddenly seeing and appreciating the world the way I had before puberty when testosterone and my brain disagreed. In the early 1970s some of my best memories were riding a bicycle through horse trails, smelling the trees and enjoying the joy of a sunny afternoon. Things I forgot about for four and a half decades... until last summer.
And a few other things.
- Switched from patches to weekly self-injections. I've discovered that is easy except when it isn't.
- 26 hours surgery, not including 4 hours to transplant 1,500 hair follicles. Vaginoplasty, VFSRAC (VFS), Forehead & Orbital Rim contour, Jaw Bone reduction, Lip Lift, Rhinoplasty, Labiaplasty, Breast Augmentation. Travel for surgeries (including evaluation visits) totaled 59,590 miles / 95,900 km.
- Surgeons saved the sawed-off jawbone at my request which I'll make into a necklace. I won't wear it very often but it might make an interesting conversation starter.
- Gave away my male wardrobe.
- A relationship with my parents I didn't think was possible. (I came out to them (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,226090.0.html) one week before HRT). Within a month of starting HRT we drove together through Glacier National Park, Yellowstone & Teton National Parks, and watched the total eclipse in Idaho. After getting a bit further with transition I spent a week with them in Japan.
- Wonderful memories with Cassie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=57397) (Florida), Davina (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=52193) (Midlands), Dena (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=42503) (Arizona), Devlyn (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=59100) (Boston), Emma (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45843) (Cheshire), Jamie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45593) (Arizona), Jess (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=54627) (California), Judith Lynn (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=23281) (England), Laurie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=52431) (Oregon), Mariah (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=50957) (Arizona), Megan (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=44490) (London), Michelle (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=47977) (California), Sara (Wales), Stephanie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=54919) (Florida), Tia Anne (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=50075) (Colorado),
Tessa James (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=24814) (Oregon), Trudy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45030) (Arizona). And of course Beth (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=55278) & Saha (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=56498) (Seattle).
I might as well mention the HRT Haiku (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,225490.msg2039949.html#msg2039949) from last year.
It's been quite a ride. I want to thank everyone here for the support, and so many who provided the inspiration that unlocked my future. I have never been happier.
Kendra
What a wonderful synopsis of your whirlwind transition. Many of us wish we had the moxie that you have. Congratulations on your successes!
Hugs and smiles, Jess
Kendra thank you for allowing us to take the ride along with you. It's been a wonderful trip.
Judi
QuoteA couple months after starting HRT I realized the mental and emotional changes I was experiencing were not new. I was suddenly seeing and appreciating the world the way I had before puberty when testosterone and my brain disagreed. In the early 1970s some of my best memories were riding a bicycle through horse trails, smelling the trees and enjoying the joy of a sunny afternoon. Things I forgot about for four and a half decades... until last summer
Isn't that the neatest experience?
I had something similar, in that when i was put on testosterone (age 16) I lost my ability to 'focus' and do some higher math. About 3 months into HRT is was experiencing long periods of calm and mental quiet. One day I realized I had some of my 'focus' back, and the math was coming back.
I know I will never be 14 again, but this was an unexpected and welcome experience. I'm glad someone else here has had this happen for them.
Congratulations Kendra on your first HRT anniversary yesterday.
Congratulations also on everything you have achieved as per your list.
You have travelled far in more ways than one.
Wishing you future happiness.
Hugs
Pamela
Congratulations on an eventful year. You've been a busy girl!
Quote from: Kendra on July 24, 2018, 08:29:42 PM
Well that was an interesting year.
A couple months after starting HRT I realized the mental and emotional changes I was experiencing were not new. I was suddenly seeing and appreciating the world the way I had before puberty when testosterone and my brain disagreed. In the early 1970s some of my best memories were riding a bicycle through horse trails, smelling the trees and enjoying the joy of a sunny afternoon. Things I forgot about for four and a half decades... until last summer.
And a few other things.
- Switched from patches to weekly self-injections. I've discovered that is easy except when it isn't.
- 26 hours surgery, not including 4 hours to transplant 1,500 hair follicles. Vaginoplasty, VFSRAC (VFS), Forehead & Orbital Rim contour, Jaw Bone reduction, Lip Lift, Rhinoplasty, Labiaplasty, Breast Augmentation. Travel for surgeries (including evaluation visits) totaled 59,590 miles / 95,900 km.
- Surgeons saved the sawed-off jawbone at my request which I'll make into a necklace. I won't wear it very often but it might make an interesting conversation starter.
- Gave away my male wardrobe.
- A relationship with my parents I didn't think was possible. (I came out to them (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,226090.0.html) one week before HRT). Within a month of starting HRT we drove together through Glacier National Park, Yellowstone & Teton National Parks, and watched the total eclipse in Idaho. After getting a bit further with transition I spent a week with them in Japan.
- Wonderful memories with Cassie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=57397) (Florida), Davina (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=52193) (Midlands), Dena (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=42503) (Arizona), Devlyn (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=59100) (Boston), Emma (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45843) (Cheshire), Jamie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45593) (Arizona), Jess (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=54627) (California), Judith Lynn (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=23281) (England), Laurie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=52431) (Oregon), Mariah (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=50957) (Arizona), Megan (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=44490) (London), Michelle (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=47977) (California), Sara (Wales), Stephanie (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=54919) (Florida), Tia Anne (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=50075) (Colorado),
Tessa James (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=24814) (Oregon), Trudy (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=45030) (Arizona). And of course Beth (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=55278) & Saha (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=56498) (Seattle).
I might as well mention the HRT Haiku (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,225490.msg2039949.html#msg2039949) from last year.
It's been quite a ride. I want to thank everyone here for the support, and so many who provided the inspiration that unlocked my future. I have never been happier.
Kendra
Wow!!! This is so great! It's amazing that you can look in the mirror and see yourself for who you are, and feel like yourself again. I found it absolutely fascinating--your comment about before going through puberty, smells, feels, etc. I've had the same experience there and that's how I knew I was doing right. It's amazing that connection to our inner self and the experiences that we value for giving us happiness. So awesome! I'm very happy for you, congratulations! And btw, you look fantastic!
@Kendra Dear Kendra.... we are all here to Congratulate you on you ONE YEAR HRT anniversary.
Without question, from viewing your recent pictures since you went to PRIDE in Oregon with some of the other staff, the magic has definitely happened... just in a year, a dramatic and beautiful result.
Of course with any HRT regimen it can only do what it can do, the rest is up to you... clothing, makeup, manners and body movements... and of course surgery as desired.
Kudos to you for all of your hard work on getting closer to you goals....
Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle
Congratulations Kendra
What a year its been for you. That smile of yours has just gotten bigger and bigger as the year has progressed. I have to agree with you about feeling great with Oestrogen as your fuel. I suspect if you were not meant to be running on it then you would not respond in the way that you have. I wish you nothing but happiness or as they say in my favourite book "Long days and pleasant nights"
Liz