Reading this thread.  No, really.

I was having an off day, feeling down about no real progress, or even much opportunity to dress and get out recently.   So, I dropped in here and read through this thread.  Better now, the sense of depression blowing away.  Plus, I have a cat that just decided to give me attention.

Thanks!

My boss/adviser introduced me to a group of international scientists today using female pronouns. I did a double-take, because I was surprised he would do that. It made me feel great!

Two days late but...
Thursday: 
   First shot of Estradiol Valerate!
   Original Prescription was VERY LOW dosage, Dr DOUBLED it to a normal transition dosage!
   Three hours later I told my son about me being trans.  (He said he is supportive, no hysteria nor negative comments)
   My sister gave me a wonderful pendant bracelet
   My wife asked to be more communicative with her about all this (hey, small steps, I'll take it)

I'm very happy to have so many natural born women friends. They are really the only people I can relate to since I've always just been female & a woman all my life. My body is improving a little each day but it's sure a long way before I'm a normal person. My neighbor has a new boy friend. I'm sure jealous. I wish I had a nice man to be with as his 100% woman. Oh me I so miss being with a nice man. Maybe just maybe I can fully enjoy being with a nice man one day. I sure miss the so nice emotions of a man inside me somehow.......I always felt my best where desired my a strong man.

Saturday - Went biking - about 30 mile in in stopped for lunch at a restaurant with waiter/waitress service.  The Waiter called me "Mam" twice.

I started E Thursday so there's no changes, just slightly longer hair that has been in a bike helmet for a while, wind blown...etc.  Interesting I told this to my wife and her reaction was, your face does look a lot like your mother.

Maybe I will pass after all without too much surgical intervention.

My breasts are growing nicely & my nails are growing back out after a nasty break a while back. It sure feels good to be a woman!!!! Life is good. Happy Memorial Day all friends.

I found a box of Climara patches that I did not know I had, lucky me I was about out. I've sure been thinking about men & sex a lot lately......Maybe somehow I can get moving on my GRS later this summer so one day I just have a normal sex life with a nice man.

Realizing that after 6 weeks on HRT I think I am finally starting to notice very slight breast growth and how good that feels.  I also thought this morning how fortunate I am because most men never get to experience this.  That made me feel real happy.

I got a call back yesterday from my new therspist, my first appt. Is thursdsy. I can't wait

My referral has arrived in Montreal! I have received and returned my medical survey! Now I wait to see what is next!

Wired my deposit for SRS today. I'm very excited.

Quote from: Shadow Wolf on May 24, 2016, 12:25:14 AM
What made me happy today was knowing my student ID is valid again and I can check out books at the university library and get a membership at the town library (I'd normally have to pay a fee because I live in a different county). I checked out Wizard's First Rule as it was recommended to me, and I was not expecting an 800-page Stephen King-sized book.
Nothing trans-related today, but yesterday I found the voice clinic my first gender therapist said many of her clients said was really good, and about a week ago I found out my insurance will cover HRT.

Wizard's first rule is a great book!!

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My therapist helped me to see that it's ok for other people to be concerned for me, she will be consulting this week with a psychologist who's got specific experience with people in transition to decide on a letter of recommendation for GRS.

The surgical practice I'm thinking about received my registration paperwork today.

:-)

It's sure nice to be a woman, breasts are growing, my nails are growing, so many nice friends. Oh happy dance when my body has a nice normal depth vagina so I can finally enjoy a better life.....maybe a new man in time or 2-3 since I missed so much earlier in life........

Quote from: melissagirl on May 31, 2016, 07:37:22 PM
Wired my deposit for SRS today. I'm very excited.

Melissa, Oh me I know you are so excited.......good luck girl friend. Let us know more about life & how you are doing??? If you want a new friend send me a PM. We have a lot in common it seems.....Good for both of us to correct our bodies you know......

Got hair done at trans barber shop buy very nice and good looking trans man

Maybe a little summer romance....soon. I'm so happy to be attracted to men & always have been. It's so nice to be a woman & enjoy life.

There is an F on my new drivers license.
I can't afford the name change yet but, THERE'S AN F ON MY LICENSE [emoji7][emoji79][emoji2]

Congrats Stevie! That is a big step! I could not stop looking at my new license when it came with new middle name and 'F'! I still like to look at it. I even like my picture!

I got a call from the executive director of the company I have my new second job with. The pay is great and it's work I love to do, but they typically don't pay for travel. I haven't actually started yet. We're still getting clients lined up. For the life of me I couldn't think why he was calling and it had me a little worried. It turns out that they had been discussing the clients they're assigning to me and the distance to them from my home. He was calling to tell me he had authorized a $15 per day stipend due to the unusual distance. What a great agency to work for! Welcoming, accepting and thoughtful. I hope this grows to full time.