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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: missmacyrose on July 26, 2017, 06:19:05 PM

Title: Started HRT today!
Post by: missmacyrose on July 26, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
This morning I had my endocrinologist appointment and he gave me my prescriptions! He started me on  Spiro and Estradiol. The pharmacy was out of Spiro and had to order some, they said it would be ready by noon tomorrow. But I got my Estrogen!! I took my first dose just over 3 hours ago :) I'm so happy to finally be able on HRT!! This is quite possibly the best day of my life :)
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Crazycatlady on July 26, 2017, 07:26:09 PM
Congratulation!
It's time to celebrate, your new "you" starts today!
The hormones in your hand is a fantastic feeling, and the mental relief once they enter your body! I wish you all the best!
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Devlyn on July 26, 2017, 07:32:04 PM
Well, yay for you!  :)

When I started I got my spiro right away and had to wait a day for the estrogen. Today is the best day of your life. The worst day of your life will happen within the next few months when you whack one of those shirt puppies on something solid!  >:-) :laugh: 

Keep us posted!

Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: KayXo on July 26, 2017, 07:35:28 PM
Congrats.  ;D
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Bari Jo on July 26, 2017, 08:03:50 PM
Congrats!  By your picture you will have no troubles passing.  I'm so jealous:)
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Pisces228 on July 26, 2017, 08:10:19 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on July 26, 2017, 07:32:04 PM
The worst day of your life will happen within the next few months when you whack one of those shirt puppies on something solid!  >:-) :laugh: 


lord, the first time i whacked a shirt puppy.  Hungover it on thebathroom door frame.  I about cried and then cursed.
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Maddie86 on July 26, 2017, 09:17:54 PM
aww congrats!!
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: missmacyrose on July 28, 2017, 11:54:07 AM
Thank you everybody! I got my Spiro early yesterday morning. Today was my second day taking them both together :) Obviously after 3 days I'm not going to be feeling any changes really yet but mentally I already feel a lot better. HRT isn't just a goal or something I want to do anymore, it's something I'm actively doing, and that makes me so happy ;D I heard that emotional changes can start happening after just a couple weeks? Some people have told me that by the 2 week mark they were already crying over every little thing so I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this? What were the first changes that all of you started feeling?
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: RobynTx on July 28, 2017, 01:13:58 PM
Congratulations to the start of a wonderful journey.
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Bari Jo on July 28, 2017, 02:34:21 PM
Yes, definitely on the emotional roller coaster.  I was confronted by a bully for something minor at about that time and I had to walk away since I started to cry.  It's a very real thing and not something you can plan for.  It will surprise the hell out if you.  Now that I recognize it I can control it a bit better.  That first time though.  I was well, a little girl!
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Kendra on July 28, 2017, 02:48:36 PM
I also just started my prescription four days ago.  Very happy for you - I certainly am with my results so far.  No physical changes yet of course, but wow the changes to sensory perception are unexpected and I absolutely love the way I feel. 

I must have been like an old dry board sitting out in the sun, thirsty.  And yes I spelled that correctly. 
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Lucy Ross on July 28, 2017, 03:34:05 PM
Suddenly being more patient was the first sign for me, I think.  There have been a whole bunch of changes, some of them a bit subtle.  Some girls get drastic changes even on a low dosage like I'm taking, too.

I haven't been crying whole Mississippi Rivers of tears or anything - I was more upset before starting HRT a few weeks ago, actually - I just noticed the tears seem to be coming out of slightly smaller ducts - your skin's pores tighten up, and perhaps this is a related phenomenon?  Your vision can even change after a while.
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Laurie on July 28, 2017, 03:41:38 PM
Hi Miss Macy,

Congrats on beginning your journey with HRT. What a joy it is just to have them and know your life will be changing in ways you have only wished they could until now. The journey begin! Let there be boobies!

Hugs,
   Laurie
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: DawnOday on July 28, 2017, 04:04:10 PM
HRT mellowed me out in the first few days and it has just gotten better since. Now at 11 months and 13 days, I am happy with the changes. C size breasts, a much better formed butt. Soft clear skin. Considering the acne I used to have, it looks much better. I have been getting electrolysis and about half done and my hair is back to hippie length. If you have a support group near you, I recommend going. It helped me realize I was not alone. For the first time I have a sense of belonging and not just odd. Oh by the way, Hippie is the term used for my generation, that wanted to change the world. You are on the cusp of changing the world for the better. Equality is a right. Expressing oneself is Freedom outlined in the Constitution.

Dawn

Devlyn  As a first baseman I have been bushwacked far more than I want to admit. If it is worse than that... Oh my.
Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: Denise on July 28, 2017, 04:43:03 PM
My mental well being was established 3 days on Spiro alone.  First physical signs on day 12 of E was awaking up thinking "okay, I can't sleep on my stomach now". 

My first "whack" was putting my work ID in my shirt pocket and scraping it.  OMG!  I both loved it and well actually just loved it.  Hurt like hell and never did it again but wow was I surprised.

Congratulations.

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Title: Re: Started HRT today!
Post by: missmacyrose on July 28, 2017, 05:49:38 PM
I am so excited to finally be started :) on day 3 I find myself trying to parse out what are real changes I'm feeling and what are the placebo effects. I definitely feel much happier though already. And I feel like my head is maybe just the slightest bit clearer