Yay for the extra HRT, beware as it whacked my emotions for a few weeks when I did that.
Good luck on your planned outing, I hope it goes well; these things build confidence,  then you'll be unstoppable! X

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Thanks. I'm curious who will be more nervous; my wife or me.

I was a full-blown teenager for a few weeks. [emoji16]

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Quote from: Megan. on November 05, 2017, 11:33:41 PM
I was a full-blown teenager for a few weeks. [emoji16]

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Oh my wife is going to kill me. 

Quote from: Megan. on November 05, 2017, 04:15:00 PMYay for the extra HRT, beware as it whacked my emotions for a few weeks when I did that.

I'll second that. When I went from the initial very-low-dose to full dose, within days the bottom dropped out. I was so low for three days the bottom looked like up, and I cried almost constantly. It hit me out of the blue, and I didn't know how to deal with it. Be prepared that it could happen, and that it's transient. If it does happen, don't let it get to you. You'll come out of the other side with a new happiness and peace.

Steph

Quote from: RobynTx on November 05, 2017, 02:54:30 PMNext week the wife and I are going to a concert.  I got a pair of black knee high boots to wear. I just can't decide what else to wear. This will be my first time going out as a woman.

Have fun!!!

No real change in emotions yet but I did almost burst into tears yesterday after reading a post on Facebook.  Other than that nothing else new. 

I really hope to have a good time at the concert.  We'll see.

Thamks everyone.

This week's update: had a great time at the concert.  I know I didn't pass very well but didn't have any issues.  The security guard Ma'am'ed me at the entrance so I was delighted there.

Now then, they increased my HRT doses a couple of weeks ago and I had blood work last week.  I picked up the results earlier today.  My T is down from 165 to 106 and my E went up from 8.2 to 100. I guess I'm happy with the changes.  I do hope they increase my HRT again, especially the Estrogen. My cholesterol levels were WNL except for triglyceride was a little high. 

Guessing I will call PP tomorrow and talk to them about the labs.

How is everyone else?

Sounds like you're moving along nicely [emoji4]. Be careful what you wish for regarding E; I didn't cry a drop for 30 years,  now I barely go a day without at least welling up at something silly. X

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My emotions are already having fun with me.  I saw a clip on the news this morning where a basketball player took off his jersey and shoes and gave them to two military soldiers that were courtside for the game.  I had to walk away and wipe my eyes.  Used to I would think that's cool thing to do and go about my business.  Monday night at the concert I broke out in tears when  the singer was giving a nice little speech. 

It's wonderful to experience and scary to loose that control isn't it!

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Quote from: Megan. on November 15, 2017, 05:20:04 PM
Is wonderful to experience and scary to loose that control isn't it!

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That it is.  Luckily I haven't had a full blow crying session but I've come close. Also can't wait to see what my wife does when I do.

Quick Update: Nothing to update. 

Quote from: RobynTx on December 06, 2017, 01:38:11 PM
Quick Update: Nothing to update. 

You're right, that was a quick update [emoji3]

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A more detailed update.

So I had a good and bad week last week.  It started with my Spiro being doubled again now on Wednesday.  Then Thursday afternoon I had an ambulance take me to the hospital for a kidney stone.  Or stones since I found out I'm pregnant with twins.  One is 4.9mm and the other is 1mm.  I named the large one Dwayne Johnson.  The pain is gone now but the other symptoms still persist. I ended up missing two shifts at work which was strange for me.  I take a lot of vacation days but sick days is something else.  Saturday I went to a funeral for one of my wife's family members.  I went full female and got some comments.  Nothing unexpected there.  Most were fine with it as long as my wife was and she is.  After the funeral we had a little family get together and had a good time.  This week I went back to work for one shift and took another vacation day for a class I was supposed to attend but it was canceled.  Wife and I went to a diving club meeting and joined.  Today I'm going fossil hunting at my regular spot.  Weather is a little cool but it's dry so I'm happy there.

So it's been an interesting week to say the least.  Can't wait for things to get back to normal.  Ha! What's normal in this life?

Well Robyn,

  That has been quite a week. I'm sorry for the family and offer my condolences. The kidney stones don't sound very much fun either.  Now the not working part can be okay as long as it's paid time off. I'm glad your en femme outing went okay for you too. Keep us posted and the further adventures of RobynTx okay?

Hugs,
   Laurie

The time off was vacation days.  The kidney stones do suck and I'm finally getting over easier parts of passing one. Thank you for everything else. 

Now onward...

  If I remember right I had kidney stones once.. They found them after they removed my kidney and dissected it.  Not the best way to find them I guess.  Hope getting yours out is a far better experience.
  Yes, Robyn, Onward indeed.


Hugs,
  Laurie

Big big milestone today.  I came out publicly on Facebook.  It was something I felt like I had to do so after confiding in those that are close to me and those that needed to know I announced it.  I'm known for being a practical joker so a few thought I was joking.  But those that know stepped up and make some nice comments.  Plus there are a few that didn't know and said they are supporting me.  I purposely did the announcement today because Wednesdays and Thursdays are my weekend. So it should be quite interesting to see how work goes Friday when I show up.

Quote from: Laurie on August 08, 2017, 01:50:21 AM
Hi Robyn,

  I just read this thread and  thought I would say hi and welcome you to the wonderful world of estrogen. The journey is a good ride, at least it is for me so far. I've only been at it for 8 months and I thought I was experiencing emotion swings during the first 6 months. Well I am here to tell you they get more frequent and intense as you dosage increases, Mine was increased 2 months ago and I find myself springing leaks from my eyes w/o out much provocation.
  Just the other day I found myself crying from frustration over things I cannot control. I recover from that and read about something that was happy and before I know it my eyes were leaking again. Yes emotions go haywire. You can look forward to increased pain if you haven't done electrolysis yet if you are going to. I just had a 2 hour session(my first since my E increase) and discovered my E wasn't the only thing that increased. MY session hurt significantly more. I don't think I really want to see how it is going to feel when I get my next increase.
  Yeah, Robyn it can be a wild ride for sure and most of it is good, Enjoy it all you can.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Laurie is so right about the mood swings, as she can attest to holding my hand several times in the last 24 hrs.
I attribute it to my dosage increase.  I crashed, peaked, crashed then peaked again. 
It's a steep roller coaster, with some wicked twists.