My chest feels like someone has been punching me repeatedly for about a day straight and the bruising is setting in. In other words, boobies.

Also, that's amazing news Sarah!!!!

I was told a very amusing story by one of my closer cousins.  Apparently my dad (who is EXTREMELY against my transition and still hasn't talked to me since I came out to him in July) was at a family get together recently and saw cousin #1 showing another cousin a picture of me and she was admiring my hair and such.

So my dad being a nosey horn dog says "Oh she's cute, who is that?"

"Your daughter, Colleen"  (my cousin is totally awesome)

Apparently he didn't speak another word the rest of the evening after sulking off. 




Roll, the drugs are kicking in, lol.  It gets a bit annoying at times, but it's also a nice feeling.


Sarah, awesome news!

Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 23, 2018, 07:31:30 PM

Roll, the drugs are kicking in, lol.  It gets a bit annoying at times, but it's also a nice feeling.

First, that story was amazing! And I had a bit of soreness about a week or two ago, but nothing compared to this. It's actually quite a bit more intense than I was expecting.

Yep you can kiss sleeping on your belly goodbye for a while.  Mine seem to go through phases ranging from merely a bit tender to "don't even look at them" sort of sore.

So, today I met my Endo Doctor for the first time and my visit was for GID and HRT thru the VA.  We had a nice visit and discussed my situation and I advised her that initially a VA doctor told me the VA didn't do HRT so I obtained them through a GP. 

I told her the doses and we discuss monitoring and use of the patch.  And I made an appointment with a shrink and also a voice coach.

All in all, a nice day.

BTW, while she was examining me she looked at my bambinos and asked if I had them before HRT.  I said no and she responded she didn't really see any breast tissue but the aries and nips were interesting.  Kind of made my day.

Yay Sarah awesome. Joining the full time gals.

Ellie - enjoy the novelty and the pain. It is worth it.

Colleen that was sheer poetic justice for your dad. Relish in it.

Cassi - I'm glad to see you getting what you should through the VA.

Congrats and Hugs for all of you girls,
  Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on January 23, 2018, 08:23:32 PM
Yay Sarah awesome. Joining the full time gals.

Ellie - enjoy the novelty and the pain. It is worth it.

Colleen that was sheer poetic justice for your dad. Relish in it.

Cassi - I'm glad to see you getting what you should through the VA.

Congrats and Hugs for all of you girls,
  Laurie

Thank you Laurie, your referral to the "appropriate" department back in December is what made today possible!

Ellie - YAY!!!! This is one of those few times we can cheer another's pain, and it's happily accepted. 

Colleen - LOL!

Cassi - YAY!! For you, too!

Thanks ladies!!!

Quote from: Serenation on March 21, 2016, 07:31:46 AM
Finally applied for my F birth certificate today, the staff at the place were nice. Had been procrastinating about doing that for months, feel like a huge weight off.

Also had a jam donut

A JAM DONUT, WHAT ARE YOU KRAZY, IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A BANANA FILLED CREME DONUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: Sarah_P on January 23, 2018, 08:53:26 PM
Ellie - YAY!!!! This is one of those few times we can cheer another's pain, and it's happily accepted. 

Colleen - LOL!

Cassi - YAY!! For you, too!

Thanks ladies!!!

THANK YOU SARAH P

Wearing a bra, lately, and feeling more confident, even when having to be in guy mode.

Quote from: Sarah_P on January 23, 2018, 06:40:34 PM
I just spoke to our library board about my transition, and they support me 100%. What does this mean? It means that I'm now Sarah.... FULL TIME!!!! FINALLY!!! 

Tomorrow will be an interesting day at work. I've got a pack of 'Hello, my name is...' tags to wear. 

Awesome girl. [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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Quote from: Colleen_definitely on January 23, 2018, 07:31:30 PM
I was told a very amusing story by one of my closer cousins.  Apparently my dad (who is EXTREMELY against my transition and still hasn't talked to me since I came out to him in July) was at a family get together recently and saw cousin #1 showing another cousin a picture of me and she was admiring my hair and such.

So my dad being a nosey horn dog says "Oh she's cute, who is that?"

"Your daughter, Colleen"  (my cousin is totally awesome)

Apparently he didn't speak another word the rest of the evening after sulking off. 




Roll, the drugs are kicking in, lol.  It gets a bit annoying at times, but it's also a nice feeling.


Sarah, awesome news!

Love that story. Fantastic for you and hope moving forward.


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last night really, still happy today. I put this in my progress topic but happy things need spread around

After therapy I was directed to the women's restroom. While washing up I saw Faith standing in the mirror.

I have trouble with mirrors and full-length are typically a dysphoric trigger. It was such a powerful moment that I'm still happy from it this morning.

Quote from: Faith on January 24, 2018, 07:01:56 AM
last night really, still happy today. I put this in my progress topic but happy things need spread around

After therapy I was directed to the women's restroom. While washing up I saw Faith standing in the mirror.

I have trouble with mirrors and full-length are typically a dysphoric trigger. It was such a powerful moment that I'm still happy from it this morning.

Those mirror moments are wonderful.  I still get a kick out of noticing that there is a woman in the mirror.  Glad it's happening for you!

Quote from: Faith on January 24, 2018, 07:01:56 AM
last night really, still happy today. I put this in my progress topic but happy things need spread around

After therapy I was directed to the women's restroom. While washing up I saw Faith standing in the mirror.

I have trouble with mirrors and full-length are typically a dysphoric trigger. It was such a powerful moment that I'm still happy from it this morning.

Wow, that must feel good.  I still have lots of issues with mirrors, pictures, anything where I can see myself.  Your moment must be amazing.

Bari Jo

Quote from: Bari Jo on January 24, 2018, 10:20:03 AM
Wow, that must feel good.  I still have lots of issues with mirrors, pictures, anything where I can see myself.  Your moment must be amazing.

Bari Jo

Hey Hun,  This too shall pass. Give it time.

Hugs,
   Laurie

Quote from: KathyLauren on January 24, 2018, 07:24:13 AM
Those mirror moments are wonderful.  I still get a kick out of noticing that there is a woman in the mirror.  Glad it's happening for you!

Quote from: Bari Jo on January 24, 2018, 10:20:03 AM
Wow, that must feel good.  I still have lots of issues with mirrors, pictures, anything where I can see myself.  Your moment must be amazing.

Bari Jo

Bari Jo, it still feels good even now. I think back and wonder if it was imagination, I know it was real. I did not expect to have it happen to me this soon with not being on hrt. Simply clothes and makeup. If it can happen to me, it will for you. Your moment will come and when it does it'll take your breath away. With your facial features I have no doubt about it.

Quote from: Faith on January 24, 2018, 07:01:56 AM
last night really, still happy today. I put this in my progress topic but happy things need spread around

After therapy I was directed to the women's restroom. While washing up I saw Faith standing in the mirror.

I have trouble with mirrors and full-length are typically a dysphoric trigger. It was such a powerful moment that I'm still happy from it this morning.

Yes!! Now you can finally see what the rest of us have been seeing! The only question is, was she smiling?


- Stephanie

Quote from: Steph2.0 on January 24, 2018, 10:32:55 AM... The only question is, was she smiling? ...

I don't know about in the reflection, but she was when she walked away