After a LONG wait my HRT journey began this morning at 5:10am. I remember putting the pills in my mouth and thinking "Wow, I actually made it". I can't tell you how good I feel. I feel I belong here with all my trans friends and supportive members alike. Many of you have offered encouragement along the way and I'm deeply grateful.
Noticed the diuretic effect of the spiro all day, not much else since it's only been 12 hours. I'm looking forward to the "ride" as I've been advised.
Hugs to everyone!
Sophia
Congratulations Sophia!
This will be a moment you remember!
Hugs and smiles, Jessica
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 22, 2019, 05:54:35 PM
After a LONG wait my HRT journey began this morning at 5:10am. I remember putting the pills in my mouth and thinking "Wow, I actually made it". I can't tell you how good I feel. I feel I belong here with all my trans friends and supportive members alike. Many of you have offered encouragement along the way and I'm deeply grateful.
Noticed the diuretic effect of the spiro all day, not much else since it's only been 12 hours. I'm looking forward to the "ride" as I've been advised.
Hugs to everyone!
Sophia
Definitely keep an eye out for dehydration, my lips keep chapping. My spiro fairly reeked of mint as well.
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 22, 2019, 05:54:35 PM
After a LONG wait my HRT journey began this morning at 5:10am. I remember putting the pills in my mouth and thinking "Wow, I actually made it". I can't tell you how good I feel. I feel I belong here with all my trans friends and supportive members alike. Many of you have offered encouragement along the way and I'm deeply grateful.
Noticed the diuretic effect of the spiro all day, not much else since it's only been 12 hours. I'm looking forward to the "ride" as I've been advised.
Hugs to everyone!
Sophia
Please tell us what it feels like as you go ! At one month it gets noticeable to oneself.
Kind regards, Kirsten.
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Thanks Ladies, your support means a lot to me. I live in a small town in Wyoming with few friends and a lot of glaring looks from close minded people in public so SP is my "window" to the world as I'm able to be here with friends, who have become more like my extended family, who listen, share, laugh and make me feel included. Exclusionary rudeness causes isolation and I often wonder how so many "kind-hearted" people come out of the wood work, especially around the holidays, offering warm feelings, gestures of kindness, just to turn cold and bitter the rest of the year.
Needless to say I'm happy I found a welcome place to share my excitement.
I'm looking forward to all the positive changes HRT will eventually bring. Questions I have about the meds in particular: I'm on high doses of spiro and E. No side effects as yet. I hear a lot of women talk about morning sickness, flu like symptoms, stomach upset, etc. I have had ZERO side effects. Am I going to get "punched in the gut" later as I progress? I did notice a lot of urination and dry mouth yesterday and this morning from the spiro. I'd hate to think I'm a happy go lucky girl who isn't going to have trouble one just to wake up one morning puking my guts out! FWIW I'm in perfect health with no health diseases or problems so that might play a role in my not having any adverse effects with HRT meds. c'mon with the crystal ball girls!!
Sophia
I had maybe a week or so of mildish nausea, but nothing awful
February 22nd
I literally JUST walked in from the Pharmacy with my initial HRT meds, I got pills, usual cocktail: Estrogen and Spiro. She gave me pills twice daily and Spiro once a day each am. I'll have the 1st pill in my mouth tomorrow morning! Can't tell you how excited I am. Thank you Jennifer for starting this thread. The E train is about to leave the station...all aboard!
Sophia
Hello Sophia
So today is the day Feb 22nd and congratulations as you will be starting HRT. You'll remember taking the first tablets forever!
I wish you also every happiness and success. Enjoy the rollercoaster ride!
Hugs
Pamela
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Sophia
Yesterday I wished you every happiness and success on Jennifer's thread and I am happy to repeat it here on yours.
I hope you have no unpleasant side effects just like me; I was unlucky in that respect.
Hugs
Pamela
Quote from: AoifeB on February 23, 2019, 07:16:35 AM
I had maybe a week or so of mildish nausea, but nothing awful
When did you experience that....how long after your started HRT?
Mmm, I wanna say around the end of the first month. It wasn't terrible, tho after that I had a constant craving for beef jerky.
Probably the salt craving I imagine. Today I'm feeling a little tired like I want to take a nap or something, can't quite figure it out. I've side tracked myself by playing with my shoes:
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Always a fun day when shoes are involved!
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 23, 2019, 11:45:18 AM
Probably the salt craving I imagine. Today I'm feeling a little tired like I want to take a nap or something, can't quite figure it out. I've side tracked myself by playing with my shoes:
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Always a fun day when shoes are involved!
Salt, fat, and protein. Growing breasts is hard work
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 23, 2019, 11:45:18 AM
Probably the salt craving I imagine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHAtynCsUWM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHAtynCsUWM) ;)
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 23, 2019, 07:14:40 AM
Thanks Ladies, your support means a lot to me. I live in a small town in Wyoming with few friends and a lot of glaring looks from close minded people in public so SP is my "window" to the world as I'm able to be here with friends, who have become more like my extended family, who listen, share, laugh and make me feel included. Exclusionary rudeness causes isolation and I often wonder how so many "kind-hearted" people come out of the wood work, especially around the holidays, offering warm feelings, gestures of kindness, just to turn cold and bitter the rest of the year.
Needless to say I'm happy I found a welcome place to share my excitement.
I'm looking forward to all the positive changes HRT will eventually bring. Questions I have about the meds in particular: I'm on high doses of spiro and E. No side effects as yet. I hear a lot of women talk about morning sickness, flu like symptoms, stomach upset, etc. I have had ZERO side effects. Am I going to get "punched in the gut" later as I progress? I did notice a lot of urination and dry mouth yesterday and this morning from the spiro. I'd hate to think I'm a happy go lucky girl who isn't going to have trouble one just to wake up one morning puking my guts out! FWIW I'm in perfect health with no health diseases or problems so that might play a role in my not having any adverse effects with HRT meds. c'mon with the crystal ball girls!!
Sophia
I am so happy for you and will be here for you if you ever need to talk
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I started on 12 Feb 2019, about 10 days before you. I have no issues. I have been noticing erect nipples lately, and they are little more sensitive. I have always been sensitive to medications, but I don't know if that applies here. As I understand your progress is dependent on your receptors and you genes. We are all different. Congratulations on beginning your journey, I hope it is a very fulfilling and enjoyable ones. I hope your highs far out weigh your lows, and you find the inner peace that many others have found by supplying the hormones your body seems to need to be your true self. I too look forward to the peace and calm many speak of. Looks like we will take this journey together since we started about the same time. Welcome aboard sister.
Jernnifer, thank you sweetie, you are kind to offer your insight. Yes, indeed, we did start about the same time. I was just talking with another sister who has the same surgery schedule as me but she is staying here in the US for hers and I want to see if Thailand is a better option for me since I don't know if my insurance will cover SRS here.
The highs are incredible, I've already felt them. I take my E twice daily and my 2nd E pill made me fly "high" and I was tip toeing on clouds earlier. Are you having SRS in the future Jennifer?
Sophia
No major side effects for me with either.
Spiro is a diuretic so can dehydrate you if you don't drink enough water. It lowers blood pressure also, which you may notice if you get a little dizzy when standing up.
It also pulls sodium out with the water, hence the salt cravings, but retains potassium. You can pretty much put salt on everything but stay away from salt substitutes and go easy on sports drinks like Gatorade. As a side note, they put a little mint in it because it smells like urine if they don't.
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Quote from: TonyaW on February 23, 2019, 09:57:41 PM
No major side effects for me with either.
Spiro is a diuretic so can dehydrate you if you don't drink enough water. It lowers blood pressure also, which you may notice if you get a little dizzy when standing up.
It also pulls sodium out with the water, hence the salt cravings, but retains potassium. You can pretty much put salt on everything but stay away from salt substitutes and go easy on sports drinks like Gatorade. As a side note, they put a little mint in it because it smells like urine if they don't.
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Yep, I get dizzy when standing abruptly. And I've been going crazy for salt and weirdly, sour candy.
Also, that's not a little mint. It is just potent, I hate mint. Might prefer the urine smell, honestly
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 23, 2019, 09:30:15 PM
Are you having SRS in the future Jennifer?
Sophia
No definite plans. I am really blessed in my transition options. Retired early,so no career ending fears. I have good insurance that I kept from my career after retirement, and it covers any GCS etc. My Doctor is pro LGBT and gave my no resistance to trying HRT to help my Gender Dysphoria. The only thing I need to do is keep taking my HRT and see how it makes me feel about myself. My only concern are the normals ones if I decide to transition. How many friends or family will I lose? How will the world treat me? I believe I will pass since I was called mam a few weeks ago with 2 days beard growth in drab cloths and no time on HRT yet. No children, not married although live with someone who accepted me as a cross dresser when we met, so no huge deviation if I feel the HRT is the way to go. I haven't told her I am taking it yet because I am not certain I will stay on it. If I decided to transition the closest family to me will likely support me. My sister and her husband have been very close to me since childhood. I remember them saying they went to his 30 year class reunion and they had a who changed the most contest. There was a transgender woman there and he said "no problem, she just was born with a girls brain". This is huge for me because they are the ones I would hate to lose most in my life.
In short, I will ride the E train and stay on it until I feel I get where I need to be.
Thank you Tonya for the mint update on spiro, I wondered why they even bother "flavoring" a medication in the 1st place.
Jennifer-- I lost my brother when I told him, but I know he's just devastated since we were quite close growing up. I talk with his wife (sister in law) and she understands why her husband is feeling the way he does. My Father is accepting and we talk almost daily. One sister thinks this is great and the other one totally rejects the idea of transition and is against it much like my brother. I'm not at all worried about my family. We are all educated intelligent professionals who can learn anything so this doesn't bother me much, they will be back.
You are lucky to be gendered female pre-HRT girl. I have to work hard at passing in public...and even then I still get the occasional strange stare!..
I've found the way I tell people about being transgender makes a difference in the way they accept me. I tell them "Well, you liked me before I told you this information, I'd like to think you still do"
Another tactic I use: " I know you posses the intelligence and sophistication to understand".....this gives them confidence that I cherish our relationship and would like to keep them as a friend. Works pretty well for me so far.
I'm sure you'll do fine keeping people, you seem like a nice lady to me!!
Hugs...
Sophia
Hi Sophia!
I also started HRT recently, exactly two weeks ago. It is funny, because I often think I have doubts, but I couldn't wait to take those first pills and I have to restrain myself to not double my DRs prescription. My brain and heart are still not quite on the same wavelength :D February 11th will be a day to remember.
The Spiro makes me quite fatigued, but I also feel more peaceful. Grieving over some losses transition has incurred (my wife is the big one), but hopeful nonetheless.
I was watching Disney movies with my daughters last night and crying freely at the good bits. It felt so good to already feel like a gateway has opened to more authentic feelings. It is a little scary too. I've always had all this emotion buried under a wall of anger, and I could only access it through paint and dance, but now it is freeing up and freeing me up to actually have a life outside of my art. Lot's of change. Sometimes overwhelming. I definitely am starting to see why so many here say 'enjoy the ride', and it has only just begun!
Best of fortune to you!!
Love,
Jael
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Quote from: Jeal on February 25, 2019, 02:41:15 PM
Hi Sophia!...
The Spiro makes me quite fatigued, but I also feel more peaceful....
I feel the same way, drained, fatigued but the inner peace I feel is like floating on clouds, so I'm willing to lose a little energy for this feeling of tranquility. So peaceful.
Sophia
Quote from: Jeal on February 25, 2019, 02:41:15 PM
Hi Sophia!
I also started HRT recently, exactly two weeks ago. It is funny, because I often think I have doubts, but I couldn't wait to take those first pills and I have to restrain myself to not double my DRs prescription. My brain and heart are still not quite on the same wavelength :D February 11th will be a day to remember.
The Spiro makes me quite fatigued, but I also feel more peaceful. Grieving over some losses transition has incurred (my wife is the big one), but hopeful nonetheless.
I was watching Disney movies with my daughters last night and crying freely at the good bits. It felt so good to already feel like a gateway has opened to more authentic feelings. It is a little scary too. I've always had all this emotion buried under a wall of anger, and I could only access it through paint and dance, but now it is freeing up and freeing me up to actually have a life outside of my art. Lot's of change. Sometimes overwhelming. I definitely am starting to see why so many here say 'enjoy the ride', and it has only just begun!
Best of fortune to you!!
Love,
Jael
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Congratulations that you are on your way with HRT. I feel the nicest change estrogen did to my emotions, was to allow me to cry. To let the feelings just run out of your eyes!
I hope you can deal with spiro better than I could, the stuff drove me nuts, it made me lethargic and listless.
I am so happy that I never ever will have to touch this stuff again! I am free now!
Good luck on your further path with HRT!
Hugs
Linde
Congratulations Jael on starting HRT on February 11th.
As you say it is very exciting and you'll remember taking your first tablets forever!
It can be scary at times but the first signs are usually ones of peace and a clearing mind.
I wish you every success and happiness.
Hugs
Pamela
Quote from: pamelatransuk on February 26, 2019, 03:58:22 AM
It can be scary at times but the first signs are usually ones of peace and a clearing mind.
Thank you :D. I appreciate your confirmation of my experience so far. I can get flustered from even small, even positive changes, so it is nice to have the community here for validation and comfort.
Jeal, I love how close you started your HRT to mine..looks like we will be in the same railcar as we journey! Have a seat and a glass of champagne...the view is amazing!
I agree first signs are a clearing mind, I'm shocked just how cloudy my brain was as a man. I'm definitely loving the tranquility and peace. So far today I've been giddy like a 13 year old!... I find it hard not to laugh at everything! My nipples are sensitive and I'm already at a 49 inch bust and it's only been one week. My changes have come on quickly so I'm excited to see when I get hips, imagine that's going to be down the road quite a while.
Sophia
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 28, 2019, 11:11:37 AM
Jeal, I love how close you started your HRT to mine..looks like we will be in the same railcar as we journey! Have a seat and a glass of champagne...the view is amazing!
I agree first signs are a clearing mind, I'm shocked just how cloudy my brain was as a man. I'm definitely loving the tranquility and peace. So far today I've been giddy like a 13 year old!... I find it hard not to laugh at everything! My nipples are sensitive and I'm already at a 49 inch bust and it's only been one week. My changes have come on quickly so I'm excited to see when I get hips, imagine that's going to be down the road quite a while.
Sophia
Sophia,
I love how completely you are embracing this transformation, I'm happy to share a car with you!
I have come into transition with a great deal of doubt and even resentment (I know I need to do it for my well being but it I sometimes feel it is 'unfair' and do a lot of sulking). My heart and my brain(or social programming) are at war, but my heart is winning and every victory brings me more peace, even when I have to let go of things I cherished (my marriage, my 'safety' as a very straight appearing white dude, an orderly 'normal' life).
I'm actually pretty lucky. My marriage is over, but she is still trying to be supportive as a friend . I work in a place where gender expression is protected, and I'm an artist, so I don't really want a normal life anyways :D.
It's so very nice to LET GO of having to control everything and do what
feels right.
Quote from: Jeal on February 28, 2019, 07:01:43 PM
It's so very nice to LET GO of having to control everything and do what feels right.
I found coming out and living full time was one of the most liberating feelings I ever had!
Jeal, it will be great fun...
Dietlind, I'm looking forward to that feeling....can't wait for my next frontier!
Little update: Got the salt craving today, broke down and ate an entire bag of sour cream and cheddar ruffle potato chips! Satisfied my salt craving. Been having a couple bouts where my blood sugar tanks out and I start minor shaking until I eat something.
Dietlind I think you called this the "pregnancy feeling".... happened again this afternoon at work and I was able to get to a gas station and find something to eat. Hasn't come back yet and doesn't happen everyday. Strange passing/fleeting feeling. Today's episode wasn't nearly the intensity of the initial one but still annoying.
Spoke to my health insurance carrier about SRS/GRS and they cover it so now I have to decide if I want to have it done here in the US or venture to Thailand. I'm currently weighing my options. Any input I'd appreciate.
Have a great evening ladies.
Sophia
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on February 28, 2019, 08:51:10 PM
Jeal, it will be great fun...
Dietlind, I'm looking forward to that feeling....can't wait for my next frontier!
Little update: Got the salt craving today, broke down and ate an entire bag of sour cream and cheddar ruffle potato chips! Satisfied my salt craving. Been having a couple bouts where my blood sugar tanks out and I start minor shaking until I eat something.
Dietlind I think you called this the "pregnancy feeling".... happened again this afternoon at work and I was able to get to a gas station and find something to eat. Hasn't come back yet and doesn't happen everyday. Strange passing/fleeting feeling. Today's episode wasn't nearly the intensity of the initial one but still annoying.
Spoke to my health insurance carrier about SRS/GRS and they cover it so now I have to decide if I want to have it done here in the US or venture to Thailand. I'm currently weighing my options. Any input I'd appreciate.
Have a great evening ladies.
Sophia
The pregnancy feeling ebbed away after the first week, and went fully during the second week.
You are about two or more years away from any SRS. Insurance coverage may change, and surgeons may change. I would shoot for an orchi next (ithink you need to be a year on HRT for that one), or you can have a medical emergency and have it done pretty soon! Medical emergency is always paid for by the insurance.
I don't know how bad your testes are!
Quote from: Dietlind on February 28, 2019, 10:15:54 PM
You are about two or more years away from any SRS.
Dietlind, funny you mention two years because before I started my journey I gave myself two years until I was ready for SRS and it turns out that's what it's going to take. I'm hoping for no medical emergencies and no SRS complications, of course I know those are two things not in my control, per se, but I'm having such great HRT results and a lot of family/social support that I'd like things to keep moving in a positive direction.
SRS wise I could always choose Thailand and pay 15k out of pocket but I'm not sure that's in my best interest. I think my therapists advice is sound: enjoy your new female world, smell the roses, experience your world and make your experiences enriching lasting ones you remember and cherish.
Today I'm off work and I have a laser hair removal appointment so I'll be have "FUN" with that.
best wishes....
Sophia
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 01, 2019, 07:02:55 AM
Dietlind, funny you mention two years because before I started my journey I gave myself two years until I was ready for SRS and it turns out that's what it's going to take. I'm hoping for no medical emergencies and no SRS complications, of course I know those are two things not in my control, per se, but I'm having such great HRT results and a lot of family/social support that I'd like things to keep moving in a positive direction.
SRS wise I could always choose Thailand and pay 15k out of pocket but I'm not sure that's in my best interest. I think my therapists advice is sound: enjoy your new female world, smell the roses, experience your world and make your experiences enriching lasting ones you remember and cherish.
Today I'm off work and I have a laser hair removal appointment so I'll be have "FUN" with that.
best wishes....
Sophia
I hope your laser stuff will hurt you as little as mine did me, it was almost a "piece of cake" for me! (But so was electrolysis)!
Now that I have the first step of feminisation surgery behind me, I have to say that this was not as great and liberating of an experience, as was my coming out to the world, and starting to live full time as a woman! And oh, these roses along the way smell so great, just alone this living the life you feel you should have lived all your life, is an experience and a joy that is hardly to be topped by any kind of surgery. Surgeries just deal with the "decorative" part of being a woman. the real big experience takes place inside your head!
Have fun being "zapped" today!
Hugs
Linde
Quote from: Dietlind on March 01, 2019, 07:11:28 AM
Have fun being "zapped" today!
Hugs
Linde
Back from my zapping experience on my chest and belly. WOW that was so painful. Found a tactic that worked well for me. When my gal started to hit a super painful area I would pinch the opposite side of my rib cage to counteract the pain and it totally worked. She was able to finish the entire area and moved on.
Sophia
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 01, 2019, 06:56:25 PM
Back from my zapping experience on my chest and belly. WOW that was so painful. Found a tactic that worked well for me. When my gal started to hit a super painful area I would pinch the opposite side of my rib cage to counteract the pain and it totally worked. She was able to finish the entire area and moved on.
Sophia
I can't talk about those places, because I am this hairless creature. But I would have thought it would be less pain than the face? If you are that sensitive, you might be in for a ride when you have your face done! You'd better prepare yourself with painkillers and or lidocaine type cream!
QuoteI hope your laser stuff will hurt you as little as mine did me
I found laser was most painful in areas where bone was close to the surface, such as around the ankles or knees. Much more so than genitals.
I've already had my face done twice and didn't hurt nearly as much as my rib cage area where the bone is close to the surface as AnneK said. I managed to live through the experience and I'm another step closer to being a princess in a white dress! Onward girls!
Sophia
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 02, 2019, 06:47:14 AM
I've already had my face done twice and didn't hurt nearly as much as my rib cage area where the bone is close to the surface as AnneK said. I managed to live through the experience and I'm another step closer to being a princess in a white dress! Onward girls!
Sophia
You sure are, you sure are!
I love your positive attitude! You are a girl who feels similar as I do!
Nice to be surrounded by like-minded women!
Hugs...
Sophia
Hello ladies, it's been 11 days since I started HRT and I've had little negative effects. Today I definitely felt the mood swings kick in. I went from almost quitting my job to thinking I'm lucky to have such a fantastic place to work in the span of 1 hr. Any advice on how to handle the mood swings girls?
Thanks
Sophia
Deep breaths and don't make any major life decisions on your immediate emotions...give yourself at least 24 hrs and if you still have the same decision then I would do what you have decided. I would always ask myself..is this me or the Oestrogen talking...most times. Other than that embrace the ride!!
Liz
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 04, 2019, 09:39:57 PM
Hello ladies, it's been 11 days since I started HRT and I've had little negative effects. Today I definitely felt the mood swings kick in. I went from almost quitting my job to thinking I'm lucky to have such a fantastic place to work in the span of 1 hr. Any advice on how to handle the mood swings girls?
Thanks
Sophia
Just take it easy! I think you need a nice long crying session to let the pressure flow out!
Hello ladies and gentlemen, thought I'd do a little side by side:
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These two could be brother and sister!
looks like hrt is working. ;D
Quote from: SusanL on March 07, 2019, 07:20:48 PM
looks like hrt is working. ;D
Funny you mention that SusanL because I've only been on HRT since 2-22-2019!....Thanks for the nice affirmation!
Sophia
wow but still cool!!! I have been for awhile and just getting some facial changes and body changes but nothing real dramatic but injections and progesterone have helped. ;)
Sophiaprincess, I, too, think that the changes are amazing! I don't know how you did it, but you made a pretty tough looking guy into a beautiful young woman!
Hello ladies, today I've been on HRT 15 days, WOW, what a ride already! Can definitely feel emotional changes, today I blurted out something to a male friend of mine and he laughed because he knows I'd never say something like that Pre-HRT! I've had A LOT of breast growth in the last 2 weeks but lost the euphoric feeling when I make my E pill. Spiro has taken a back seat also, I no longer have to urinate 10 to 15 X a day! So some ups and a few downs, but generally a positive experience. I'm still a little scared I'm going to start puking my guts out some morning but even that would be a small price to pay for becoming a princess.
I can tell there are changes going on inside my body, I can feel them. Had my E level checked couple days ago: 205.9 my T level won't be back until Monday or Tuesday.
The train is moving along the tracks nicely. I've been enjoying the view from my pullman car, complete with pink roses and champagne while prince charming feeds me grapes. Life is (almost) perfect!
Onward girls!
Sophia
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 08, 2019, 08:21:59 PM
I'm still a little scared I'm going to start puking my guts out some morning but even that would be a small price to pay for becoming a princess.
Onward girls!
Sophia
You did not read all the way to the end of the princess story, because right at the end it says "princesses, kissed by estrogen, don't puke" (the ones that need to puke were kissed by a frog)
Move on, you are on the right track!
Linde
Got results back from E and T levels:
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My Dr hasn't said anything except my E levels looked good. I'm on oral tablets for E and Spiro. Can't complain since my body has leveled off mood swing wise and I'm urinating at regular intervals. One little episode I had thankfully I was alone and felt like I wanted to tear the planet a new one!!! Other than that I've had it pretty easy so I'm thankful.
Feel free to chime in about my results since I'm a novice.
Sophia
Hello everyone, today marks one month HRT. Took a bunch of pics, not many physical changes but can feel small ones. Overall great mood, head clear, feel great. Softer skin for sure, probably most notable physical change. Continue to enjoy the E train, champagne in hand!
Sophia
Slowly but surely...keep documenting, these early photos help complete the overall picture.
Liz
Thanks Liz. Definitely been an interesting ride so far. I'm having fun putting together my before/after pics so I can create a transition video. I figure I have one shot to get the video right, might as well take a lot of photos!
Sophia
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 22, 2019, 09:05:27 AM
Thanks Liz. Definitely been an interesting ride so far. I'm having fun putting together my before/after pics so I can create a transition video. I figure I have one shot to get the video right, might as well take a lot of photos!
Sophia
You are lucky! I still don't feel any definite change, large enough to put my finger on! Not even now, after a month without balls and with the double dose of estrogen don't I really feel something that was not there prior to starting hormones!
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 22, 2019, 06:20:12 AM
Hello everyone, today marks one month HRT. Took a bunch of pics, not many physical changes but can feel small ones. Overall great mood, head clear, feel great. Softer skin for sure, probably most notable physical change. Continue to enjoy the E train, champagne in hand!
Sophia
Congratulations! If my blood tests come back good this Monday I will start with an E-patch (my doc wanted my on Spiro for 6 weeks first). I've enjoyed reading your thread to look for things to anticipate!
Quote from: Jeal on March 22, 2019, 03:02:04 PM
I've enjoyed reading your thread to look for things to anticipate!
Jeal, my experience thus far has been quite exciting. I never thought I was going to be in pill form estrogen and that's exactly what my Endo prescribed. I was kind of shocked when she said she was writing pill prescriptions. Just goes to show you never know what is in the cards unless you ask for a specific form. First week was a bit rough acclimating to different changes and all. For me negative side effects were gone by the second week. From what I understand that's definitely not the norm. I've leveled off quite nicely and enjoying the nice E train ride.
One thing I do miss was the slightly euphoric feeling when I took my estrogen. I'd get a little "high"...almost laughing gas feeling for hours but that also faded to nothing. I think I'm in for the long haul at this point.
I'm excited for you as you start. Please share your experiences if you're interested.
Sophia
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Hello everyone, it's been just over a month since I started HRT. I can see some small changes. Yesterday a family member asked me if my current picture was from 2002 when I lived in Boston. She didn't believe it was taken two days ago. Looks like those two pictures could be from uncle, nephew, maybe even father/son.
The pic of me in the maroon sweater is as masculine as I can get even when I try. The man is slowly slipping away to retirement.
Stay beautiful.
Sophia
You look so happy :D It is absolutely beautiful!
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on March 28, 2019, 10:50:09 AM
The pic of me in the maroon sweater is as masculine as I can get even when I try. The man is slowly slipping away to retirement.
Stay beautiful.
Sophia
Isn't that a sad thing? I was hoping to use the guy presence for way longer, to be able to go to auto repair shops in guy mode, etc!
I had to get a blood test (the one month after the orchi test) today, and because my gender marker has not been changed tet, the test lab still have me as Mr <dead name>. They have a large waiting area, and call the people up by Mr XX or Ma'am XX. I went dressed as guyish as I could (clogs, jeans and a Jjans jacked with a t-shirt under it), because I did not want them to call Mr.XX and up comes this older woman. Anyway, the receptionist called Mr??? , looked up stopped mid sentence, and corrected herself to Ma'am XXX!
The guy for sure is slipping away!
Hugs
Linde
Hello everyone, wanted to provide an update on my new job. As some of you know I recently left a 100K plus a year job to set myself free. It was a very painful decision but necessary to continue on my journey. I'm SOOO glad I took this leap of faith because it's opened a lot of doors since I started back in healthcare.
Last week I joined my new office of all females and they have been great! I love all the fashion and hair advice I get. Most importantly I've become a valued member of our team. I solve problems and have gained the respect of my colleagues. As far as my co-workers are concerned, I'm simply another girl in the office and I couldn't be happier.
I want to thank everyone on this forum for encouraging me to make good, intelligent, educated decisions. :-*
Your support and guidance are very important to me and I'm grateful to have great friends as my journey only gets better.
Hello again Sophia
I am truly happy for you that your first week in your new job has proved so rewarding both in terms of the work and socially with your colleagues that such you are quite correctly another girl in the office.
I wish you continued happiness inside and outside work.
Hugs
Pamela
Thanks Pamela, I enjoy everyone's input. Received an e-mail this afternoon from the VP of my organization that an executive committee has been selected to review my transgender workplace workshop. I'm set to present my proposal to the board 1st week of May. I'm a bit nervous and excited at the same time. If the committee approves my workshop proposal I'll have the opportunity to present to medical professionals about transgender working relationships, caring for a TG co-worker and disseminate information about what it means to be TG. I'm excited I have the opportunity to breathe life in to a topic not regularly discussed.
I've been working on this presentation for several weeks already. I'd like to thank the people from this forum who contributed ideas and their time, I couldn't have done it without you.
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on April 09, 2019, 08:54:38 PM
Thanks Pamela, I enjoy everyone's input. Received an e-mail this afternoon from the VP of my organization that an executive committee has been selected to review my transgender workplace workshop. I'm set to present my proposal to the board 1st week of May. I'm a bit nervous and excited at the same time. If the committee approves my workshop proposal I'll have the opportunity to present to medical professionals about transgender working relationships, caring for a TG co-worker and disseminate information about what it means to be TG. I'm excited I have the opportunity to breathe life in to a topic not regularly discussed.
I've been working on this presentation for several weeks already. I'd like to thank the people from this forum who contributed ideas and their time, I couldn't have done it without you.
This is great!!!!!!! If I can be of any help, please let me know!
Quote from: Sophiaprincess2019 on April 09, 2019, 06:01:36 AM
Hello everyone, wanted to provide an update on my new job. As some of you know I recently left a 100K plus a year job to set myself free. It was a very painful decision but necessary to continue on my journey. I'm SOOO glad I took this leap of faith because it's opened a lot of doors since I started back in healthcare.
Last week I joined my new office of all females and they have been great! I love all the fashion and hair advice I get. Most importantly I've become a valued member of our team. I solve problems and have gained the respect of my colleagues. As far as my co-workers are concerned, I'm simply another girl in the office and I couldn't be happier.
I want to thank everyone on this forum for encouraging me to make good, intelligent, educated decisions. :-*
Your support and guidance are very important to me and I'm grateful to have great friends as my journey only gets better.
That sounds wonderful! They are lucky to have you; your positive attitude and optimism are contagious! I always feel better after reading your posts.
Hello everyone, thought I'd post an update to my journey. Today marks 2 months since I began HRT. 1st month was definitely more of a roller coaster emotion wise. Lately I feel more "just on the edge" or verge of crying but not enough to cry uncontrollably. I can usually talk myself down or out of an emotional outburst thankfully.
My family remains thankful and supportive with the exception of one brother who will eventually come around, I'm not worried about him; he's a grown man, he's in charge of making his own decisions.