im starting with a low dose of estradiol, and that's it for now but in 3 months we are going to examine the results and my health and see if a bigger dose is right for me.

Im so excited!!! how do you get one of those hrt clocks to measure how many years/months/days you have been on hormones?

It must be really relieving to start with the hormones. I hope you will get satisfying results !

In this topic are some instructions for setting up a ticker.

Congratulations! That is awesome!

Quote from: Bird Goddess on December 18, 2014, 05:32:43 PM
It must be really relieving to start with the hormones. I hope you will get satisfying results !

In this topic are some instructions for setting up a ticker.

thank you bird goddess

Quote from: jeni on December 18, 2014, 07:50:49 PM
Congratulations! That is awesome!

thanks! jeni!

BTW I love Claire!!!

Quote from: amber roskamp on December 18, 2014, 10:12:02 PM
thanks! jeni!

BTW I love Claire!!!

She's so adorable, isn't she? Beyond that, though, she was a not insignificant influence in my accepting myself. That reminds me that I really ought to send a thank-you note to Jeph.

Yay Amber! 

I will be interested to hear what the low dose does for you. I am hoping to try a low dose and see how it feels on my aging body.

Good Luck! hugs!

Love,
Jade

That's wonderful news Amber. Congrats!

Congrats Amber!  It's only been 1 day so far, just curious to see if you've experienced any mental changes yet.  For some the changes are more immediate than others.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Quote from: michelle1 on December 20, 2014, 11:47:16 AM
Congrats Amber!  It's only been 1 day so far, just curious to see if you've experienced any mental changes yet.  For some the changes are more immediate than others.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Its been 3 days and I haven't felt anything yet... its not really that surprised. I have been in a better mood over all because im like yes I finally started, but other then that nothing. Maybe this one time watching a inspirational youtube video and like when the really powerful part came up I got like super powerful chills but other then that I haven't had any strange emotional responses...

Good for you, Amber! I just started 2 days ago, myself. (Stopped taking the B.O.)

Quote from: Stephanie2 on December 20, 2014, 04:30:17 PM
Good for you, Amber! I just started 2 days ago, myself. (Stopped taking the B.O.)

Congrats stephanie!! We're like the same age transition wise.

I got skin changes and scent changes in a week on low dose E only. So you may notice that soon. The first day I didn't get much other than a slight migraine and probably a placebo effect of calm taking it.

Quote from: ImagineKate on December 21, 2014, 06:45:52 PM
I got skin changes and scent changes in a week on low dose E only. So you may notice that soon. The first day I didn't get much other than a slight migraine and probably a placebo effect of calm taking it.

Yea tingling in the nipplesb and less prominant veins are already starting :-D as of this morning

Quote from: amber roskamp on December 20, 2014, 10:34:28 PM
Congrats stephanie!! We're like the same age transition wise.

Yes, Amber, I guess that we are! Sisters of the transition. HRT all the way! Exciting stuff! Slight puffiness in the areola around one nipple, just like the budding of the nipples I had a few years ago when I started with the phyto-estrogen herbs. Could be the new puberty all over again, which might mean that the boobs may grow a bit more. I sure hope so. I didn't experience much breast discomfort, as in growing pains, the first time. I am looking forward to some more growth, even though it will be more of a challenge to hide them, even with loose shirts.

And, do you already feel better after a few weeks of hrt ?

Quote from: Bird Goddess on January 10, 2015, 06:42:00 PM
And, do you already feel better after a few weeks of hrt ?

I definitely do!! i haven't noticed huge changes emotionally or physically. basically my skin has gotten softer and my complexion has gotten better. As far as my emotions go i haven't noticed much other than my sex drive is more unstable. By that i mean it was off the charts high for like the first week and now it has finally started to lower which im excited about actually. I also am starting to get strong cravings for chocolate. like i dreamed about it last night.... 

this is probably tmi but my orgasms have really become like way stronger. its like wow..... that's literally the best way to describe it.

Quote from: amber roskamp on January 10, 2015, 09:05:14 PM
I definitely do!! i haven't noticed huge changes emotionally or physically. basically my skin has gotten softer and my complexion has gotten better. As far as my emotions go i haven't noticed much other than my sex drive is more unstable. By that i mean it was off the charts high for like the first week and now it has finally started to lower which im excited about actually. I also am starting to get strong cravings for chocolate. like i dreamed about it last night.... 

this is probably tmi but my orgasms have really become like way stronger. its like wow..... that's literally the best way to describe it.

That sounds really positive so far . In which way did your complexion get better?

My skin is just becoming clearer on my face. I have less red spots and acne, and it seems like some of my pores are closing.

Congrats! I look forward to hearing about your journey. I, too, will be starting soonHopefully by the end of the month).