Quote from: Sarah_P on March 16, 2018, 04:35:17 PM
Wait, you didn't just shop, you TRIED THEM ON?! I never tried anything on until I went shopping with a friend! That's amazing! Way to go!   

I folded them back so perfectly so it didn't look like I did!!

I can just imagine the following over the speaker there:

"Attention OCD in women's pants, repeat......"

Just kidding!

Clothes shopping is HUGE.  Trying them on in the store is even bigger!  You are awesome!

My good day thing today was someone contacting me that heard about my transition. They have been using a quote from me in their work. They said that they noticed I changed my name and then asked if I wanted the citation to be updated to my current name.

I took that for what it is: someone saying, basically, "Yes, I see you as you are and want to honor that." I'm fine with people showing me kindness (indeed it is a spiritual lesson I seem to be learning right now - it's good to let people be kind to you).

Some of you have been aware of my battles with my insurance BCBS.  After the original submission for FFS was denied, the first appeal denied, the second appeal denied, my personal appeal denied I requested a review by an outside physician.  Well since this is in the "what made you happy" thread.....  They finally APPROVED EVERYTHING!

Lessons learned - make sure the original submission has it clearly spelled out that the procedures are Medically Necessary due to Gender Dysphoria (fka Gender Identity Disorder).  I strongly suspect that once the outside medical review looked at it and figured out what was going on it was all approved.  NOT ONLY THAT but the approval letter goes on to say, these procedures are also available to you.  Some are for Transmasculine transformations so they don't apply but two jumped right off the page:  ELECTROLYSIS and VOICE THERAPY.  ALL COVERED.

Guess who is a happy girl?

Quote from: Roll on March 16, 2018, 10:54:01 AM
I did it. I worked up the courage to shop for women's clothes in person. ................ Well. The courage to nab a pair of jeans already by the dressing room while it was unattended and try them on with no one seeing me go in or out and then make a half hearted comment about being sent with a list at the checkout. But... you know, baby steps.

Bottom line is, I now own women's skinny jeans and I couldn't be happier.

Congratulations; that's a major step! I remember my first time shopping for women's clothing; it was freaking scary as hell, and I felt so proud of myself also.

Quote from: Denise on March 16, 2018, 11:30:38 PM
Some of you have been aware of my battles with my insurance BCBS.  After the original submission for FFS was denied, the first appeal denied, the second appeal denied, my personal appeal denied I requested a review by an outside physician.  Well since this is in the "what made you happy" thread.....  They finally APPROVED EVERYTHING!

Lessons learned - make sure the original submission has it clearly spelled out that the procedures are Medically Necessary due to Gender Dysphoria (fka Gender Identity Disorder).  I strongly suspect that once the outside medical review looked at it and figured out what was going on it was all approved.  NOT ONLY THAT but the approval letter goes on to say, these procedures are also available to you.  Some are for Transmasculine transformations so they don't apply but two jumped right off the page:  ELECTROLYSIS and VOICE THERAPY.  ALL COVERED.

Guess who is a happy girl?

That is killer awesome!

My phone took a dump, and I got a new one, could you resend the address of that pizza place?

Quote from: MollyPants on March 16, 2018, 04:29:18 AM
I found an app for my phone with a workout that I do about days a week. It's tough at first but now I feel a bit lost on rest days in the mornings.

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What's the app?

Quote from: Allison S on March 16, 2018, 04:33:02 AM
Ok I know this isn't directed at me. But I've been working on this too. I usually try to eat before exercising (I play music and dance or go for walks). My stomach isn't perfect, I have a bit of a pouch there, but it's feminine. Oh and give yourself time after eating something, even if it's small, before doing your work out. Squats and lunges are good and stairs (which I've been meaning to do but I keep forgetting..) helps a lot!!

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If I eat before I workout, I feel sluggish. I work better on an empty stomach. But, I've known plenty of people who work well after eating.

Quote from: Roll on March 16, 2018, 10:54:01 AM
I did it. I worked up the courage to shop for women's clothes in person. ................ Well. The courage to nab a pair of jeans already by the dressing room while it was unattended and try them on with no one seeing me go in or out and then make a half hearted comment about being sent with a list at the checkout. But... you know, baby steps.

Bottom line is, I now own women's skinny jeans and I couldn't be happier.

That's awesome! I've only gone clothes shopping on my own after figuring out my size through measurements and common size options. I've never gone so far as to try them on in the store. I have gone to Goodwill to do that, but it was with my wife and she was pretty impatient, so it wasn't my favorite experience.

Quote from: Cassi on March 16, 2018, 01:29:23 PM
What made me happy today was receiving a call from my oldest younger sister who I replaced as the oldest sister, lol.

We talked for a while and she said that I seem to talk more happy and open and laughed a lot more.

I mentioned how I told my daughter that she was going to have to buy me a french maid's outfit if I had to keep cleaning up after her.  She responded by saying she was going to get me one when they're on sale during Halloween.

I told her I was just joking and she responded "you will look cute".

Your daughter is amazing. ^_^

I went to my first laser appointment. The lady seemed surprised that I didn't flinch. I was thinking, "Hun, I'm here on purpose. I don't care how much it hurts. This is gonna happen." All in all, a positive experience.

Also, I got a teeth whitener kit from Walgreens and I'm starting tonight. Then, I got my makeup and shoes in the mail.

Taking the steps I need to get where I want to be. ^_^

What an afternoon!

My daughter's girlfriend came to visit from California because Sunday is my daughter's birthday.  And not having anything to do, her girlfriend and I hungout most the afternoon and until a little while ago.

What a day.  We went to the biggest wig shop in Las Vegas and she easily spent close to $300 on a human hair wig.  I on the other hand bought 2 $20.00 wigs, termed Petite and Wendy and burgundy in color.

Anyway, we then went to the Planet Hollywood Casino and walked around the Miracle Mile Mall.  And at 10pm we picked up my daughter from work and are suppose to be heading to the Cannery Casino for a little while.

Oh, my daughter DOES NOT LIKE the wigs I got.  She's insisting that they be blond because that's my color and long.  Her girlfriend says that the color brings out my eyes and has been hinting at some make-up. 

We'll see what happens.

Quote from: SiobhánF on March 17, 2018, 12:39:10 AM
Your daughter is amazing. ^_^

Thank you.  Most the time she is

Very small thing, but a big step for me:

I took the bins out, wearing heels, a wig, a dress and a face full of makeup. My first real time out of the house presenting as female (albeit just for a few seconds)

Quote from: Hannah Samira on March 17, 2018, 07:49:20 AM
Very small thing, but a big step for me:

I took the bins out, wearing heels, a wig, a dress and a face full of makeup. My first real time out of the house presenting as female (albeit just for a few seconds)

I remember doing something similar [emoji5]. It takes guts to take those first steps out of the door! X

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Quote from: Megan. on March 17, 2018, 08:07:12 AM
I remember doing something similar [emoji5]. It takes guts to take those first steps out of the door! X

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There was a bit of an adrenaline rush, but for the most part I just felt kind of normal!! x

Mexican food. What can I say, I'm easy!

Quote from: Hannah Samira on March 17, 2018, 08:30:37 AM
There was a bit of an adrenaline rush, but for the most part I just felt kind of normal!! x

Same here! It was a struggle to get out the door the first time, then do something normal like that. It felt normal to me, but what didn't feel normal was the looks I got. I haven't started HRT, so I'm not anywhere near what I want to look like. I'm trying hard to work up the courage to be as close to full time as possible within the confines of military regs. There's just so many issues I have to deal with these days. More power to you girl. I hope we can both be full time soon.

Quote from: SiobhánF on March 17, 2018, 05:37:36 PM
More power to you girl. I hope we can both be full time soon.

We got this babe!! 

I have been watching my friend's kids for the past week.  The parents knew me in the military, and their kids only know me as Victoria.  They were so sweet all week.  My friend got home from Texas early this morning and when I got up there was a brand new hair dryer and towel sitting in the bathroom on display as a thank you gift for helping them out.  I feel so loved.