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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Melody Maia on April 06, 2011, 11:43:40 AM

Title: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: Melody Maia on April 06, 2011, 11:43:40 AM
Today marks six months on Hormone Replacement Therapy for me. When I took my first pill six months ago I thought I knew what the effects would be, but I didn't. The changes have been much more profound than simply "curves." The heart, mind and soul of Maia, of ME, have been able to dance and enjoy the sunlight. I have known the joy of being me.
Title: Re: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: cynthialee on April 06, 2011, 12:00:21 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: Janet_Girl on April 06, 2011, 12:43:22 PM
YAY, Mel.

This is the 36 month that I have been on HRT.  For me, there was not much curves.  But I am a 38B.  Just wait and see what happens in the next six months.
Title: Re: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: Melody Maia on April 06, 2011, 12:55:16 PM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on April 06, 2011, 12:43:22 PM
YAY, Mel.

This is the 36 month that I have been on HRT.  For me, there was not much curves.  But I am a 38B.  Just wait and see what happens in the next six months.

Thanks Janet! I can't wait. This morning I woke up and felt more, I don't know, womanly I guess is the word? I feel like my body has gone into another active cycle of changes. Things had been kind of static lately.
Title: Re: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: AmySmiles on April 06, 2011, 06:46:24 PM
Congratulations :)  We should have a toast to the next 6 when I see you again.
Title: Re: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: jussie on April 06, 2011, 06:48:25 PM
Congats on the Six Month mark. You look great too. Here's to the next 6 months :)
Title: Re: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: Colleen Ireland on April 06, 2011, 07:04:54 PM
Quote from: Melody Maia on April 06, 2011, 11:43:40 AMThe heart, mind and soul of Maia, of ME, have been able to dance and enjoy the sunlight. I have known the joy of being me.

OMG, Melody, that is SO beautiful, it made me tear up (of course the 'mones probably augmented that effect a little, lol).  I well remember when I looked at my ticker and saw that it had been six months since I had begun my journey.  It sure didn't FEEL like that long!  I imagine for you these past six months must also seem, in retrospect, to have been much shorter.  I think the fact that SO much is going on has something to do with that!  Congratulations, sweetheart.  I've only been on them a week, and I'm noticing subtle things already.  Maybe it's all in my head, but still...
Title: Re: Six months HRT today, what a journey
Post by: Melody Maia on April 06, 2011, 08:17:24 PM
@Amy: Definitely!

@Jussie: Thanks hon.

@Colleen: It seems fast until I reflect on all the things that have happened since October 6th of last year. Then it seem like a century ago! Yes, tears likely mean the hormones are likely already having their effect. Welcome to womanhood!