Super cute glasses, Allie!

Quote from: Oldandcreaky on January 10, 2024, 08:13:33 AMI like them, Allie. A lot. I wish they were my glasses. My glasses came from the women's section, but are pretty masculine. I bought them because they hook behind my ears and won't fall off in my active life.

Yours are girly, so keep that in mind when donning them.

Thanks! I think they're more girly off than on, but it is something I will be aware of. My electrologist really liked them, and shrugged off any issues with them being my everyday glasses - and she's one of the view people with complete and thorough knowledge of my my situation. So I will at least file away that opinion.

I did realize that I don't even need to make the decision on Saturday for the funeral (although Sara is right, black would have been more appropriate). But unfortunately a family member of the deceased is highly immunocompromised, so everyone is requested to wear masks.

So for my choice between black and pink frames? I'll be choosing contact lens (i.e., none of the above 😉)

Quote from: Courtney G on January 10, 2024, 10:05:14 AMSuper cute glasses, Allie!

Thanks Courtney!

QuoteI think they're more girly off than on, but it is something I will be aware of. My electrologist really liked them, and shrugged off any issues with them being my everyday glasses - and she's one of the view people with complete and thorough knowledge of my situation.

Your typo, "view people," made me smile. I write by the sounds of words. I want my words to harmonize. So, one of my common errors is a homophone or a rhyming word of the right. It's comforting to see another pro err the same way.

Quote from: Oldandcreaky on January 10, 2024, 12:58:50 PMYour typo, "view people," made me smile. I write by the sounds of words. I want my words to harmonize. So, one of my common errors is a homophone or a rhyming word of the right. It's comforting to see another pro err the same way.

That's quite funny. I thought I was unique in that annoying error is by far my most common typo variety, other than my pathological inability to spell certain wurds korectley

Just back from my endo appointment. I very much like my doc, very personably, and never seems in a rush. She always seems as concerned with my mental health as well as my physical, which I appreciated.

Anyway, she said she'd like to bump my Estradiol another level, but ordered a complete blood panel first. Said once she gets the results she'll call it in.  She also was pleased with the existence of breast tissue, and said that because of the history of breast cancer with my mom, at some point she's going to order a mammogram — since I'm at risk due to family history and estrogen is an additional risk factor.

So all good.

But then came the part of the appointment/morning for which I'd like some feedback.

Since I hadn't eaten breakfast, she said I could go directly to the lab and get the blood work taken care of there and then (FYI - I seldom eat breakfast anymore, but make a point to NEVER eat on days of morning doc appointments, just for this situation).

But the thing is, as much as I was patting myself on the back for the no-breakfast thing, I had not really thought out doing labs this morning at all. I got to the lab and realized what I was wearing. This new pair of Lands Ends women's grey cords (so comfy!) and a plum mock turtleneck.

A mock turtleneck is no bueno for lab work. Rolling up the sleeve of a mock will damage the elasticity of the sleeve and it NEVER sits right on your wrist after that. You always can tell that was the sleeve you had to roll up past your elbow. And it eats at your soul.

So I was literally standing in middle of the lab for at least a minute, with all this going through my head, the lab request sheet in my hand, the other patients seated and staring at me, and the nurse at the desk staring at me... when I finally said (outloud - accidentally!) "Nope" and turned and walked out.

I decided the integrity of my shirt was worth more that the convenience of getting it over in one trip. So, yes, I will be forced to make a second trip to the hospital tomorrow morning, but my shirt will remain intact.

Be honest, I can take it: on a scale of 9-10, exactly how crazy am I?

Love,
Allie

On the Foghorn Leghorn Certified 1-10 Scale of Crazy, you're a G@.


Full Disclosure: I always fail at scales.

Quote from: Oldandcreaky on January 11, 2024, 09:29:50 AMOn the Foghorn Leghorn Certified 1-10 Scale of Crazy, you're a G@.


Full Disclosure: I always fail at scales.

I can relate. 👍

Just raving normal dear!!

Quote from: imallie on January 11, 2024, 08:57:51 AMA mock turtleneck is no bueno for lab work. Rolling up the sleeve of a mock will damage the elasticity of the sleeve and it NEVER sits right on your wrist after that. You always can tell that was the sleeve you had to roll up past your elbow. And it eats at your soul.

I guess I have no soul as I would have rolled u the sleeve rather than having to go back and have the blood drawn.

Ellen

Talking about labs and what not to wear!

Back when I was underdressing and presenting male (pre HRT), I needed blood drawn unexpectedly like imallie.  Being winter and cold up here in northern UT I was wearing a long sleeve white mock turtleneck under a merino V-Neck sweater.  Sounds okay right?  Ah, but under was my favorite white lacy bra and panty set with lace trimmed satin camisole. 

Having had a good visit with my lady GP that morning, I didn't give what I was wearing much thought until it was my turn.  I considered an about face and quick skedaddle, once I thought through trying to pull the sleeve on my beloved sweater clear up to my shoulder.  Yet I chose to take a little step toward the outside that day. With pounding heart, I lifted shirt and sweater on that side to bare the elbow for poking and heard ... not a word about my satin and lace except, "This is going to poke a little, dear."  Another milestone made.

This was such a major step for me.  A first step, maybe second since my doctor already knew I was trans.  Yet from then I don't worry about what I'm wearing. I have standards, always clean, tidy and classy.  My Mommy would be proud of me, her hidden daughter. By the by, I'm Richelle.  Glad to know you

Between endo-requested lab requests and my annual wellness exam, I've had several blood draws this year. Each one has been stressful because hiding my breasts is extremely difficult. I have to plan ahead.

Anyway, I don't blame you for not wanting to compromise the shirt.

Quote from: EllenW on January 11, 2024, 10:55:22 AMI guess I have no soul as I would have rolled u the sleeve rather than having to go back and have the blood drawn.

Ellen

Nope, it simply means you have a good head on your shoulders and are not pathological.

Oh, and also that you likely have some floppy elastic wristbands on your garments. Which is a small price to pay for the above. ❤️

Quote from: Courtney G on January 11, 2024, 11:23:14 AMBetween endo-requested lab requests and my annual wellness exam, I've had several blood draws this year. Each one has been stressful because hiding my breasts is extremely difficult. I have to plan ahead.

Anyway, I don't blame you for not wanting to compromise the shirt.

Oh that's interesting Courtney - I kind of don't think about it when I'm in the bubble of that hospital. Obviously endo knows I'm trans, they use my female name on the paperwork (which is still just a feminized version of my male name) and I just figure the lab folks are "in on it" based on the requests and where it's coming from. So I've never given them a second thought.

It's absolutely NOT that I was being brave or cavalier, but just a clear, real life example of ignorance ACTUALLY being bliss. 😂

Quote from: D'Amalie on January 11, 2024, 11:20:18 AMTalking about labs and what not to wear!

Back when I was underdressing and presenting male (pre HRT), I needed blood drawn unexpectedly like imallie.  Being winter and cold up here in northern UT I was wearing a long sleeve white mock turtleneck under a merino V-Neck sweater.  Sounds okay right?  Ah, but under was my favorite white lacy bra and panty set with lace trimmed satin camisole. 

Having had a good visit with my lady GP that morning, I didn't give what I was wearing much thought until it was my turn.  I considered an about face and quick skedaddle, once I thought through trying to pull the sleeve on my beloved sweater clear up to my shoulder.  Yet I chose to take a little step toward the outside that day. With pounding heart, I lifted shirt and sweater on that side to bare the elbow for poking and heard ... not a word about my satin and lace except, "This is going to poke a little, dear."  Another milestone made.

This was such a major step for me.  A first step, maybe second since my doctor already knew I was trans.  Yet from then I don't worry about what I'm wearing. I have standards, always clean, tidy and classy.  My Mommy would be proud of me, her hidden daughter. By the by, I'm Richelle.  Glad to know you

Lovely to meet you as well, Richelle!

Nice story, and I nearly had the same thing happen last month!

Although I don't often wear bras, my wife has gotten me some sports bras that I do wear on days the mood strikes me. And I had an accident with a mandoline slicer and had to go to an urgent care spot for stitches.

Obviously in that case you have no control over what you're wearing, and they had to maneuver to pull my sweatshirt over my head while I held my bloody stump, and also my shirt.. and for a split second I thought "Oh my god, am I wearing a bra right now?" - I was not, but had I been... well, that would have been quite a show.

So your story resonated with me, for sure!

Love,
Allie

I've discovered that any medical type I see, from kidney specialist and cardiologist though GP nurses, and lab techs DON'T CARE a fig.  Or if they do who know or cares what they think!  My primary care is a women's clinic.  I'm paranoid sometimes at the glances from fellow patients, but in the end, it's never been a problem unless I make it one.

Quote from: imallie on January 11, 2024, 11:42:33 AMLovely to meet you as well, Richelle!

Nice story, and I nearly had the same thing happen last month!

Although I don't often wear bras, my wife has gotten me some sports bras that I do wear on days the mood strikes me. And I had an accident with a mandoline slicer and had to go to an urgent care spot for stitches.

Obviously in that case you have no control over what you're wearing, and they had to maneuver to pull my sweatshirt over my head while I held my bloody stump, and also my shirt.. and for a split second I thought "Oh my god, am I wearing a bra right now?" - I was not, but had I been... well, that would have been quite a show.

So your story resonated with me, for sure!

Love,
Allie

Oh my!  I hope you didn't lose a digit!

Once I decided to accept who I am, my wife went bra shopping with me.  I've not worn ugh undies for over 10 years.  HRT for over 5 years.  It's really nice to fill out a C cup, 44C or 46 B/C.  Amazing how comforting it can be.

Quote from: D'Amalie on January 11, 2024, 11:48:17 AMOh my!  I hope you didn't lose a digit!

Seven stitches and about 10 times that many (and deserved more) "I told you so's" from my wife.  It's nearly finally healed now. Just yesterday my iPhone actually started to recognize my thumb once again as a human appendage

Things are different here.  My hometown endocrinologist doesn't know I am trans (I haven't undertaken transitioning).  My ATL endo has been informed, but I asked that it not be part of his records. 

I asked (casually) my hometown endo if he had ever treated a transgender person with HRT.  He replied: "No.  And, I wouldn't.  I'd have to refuse treatment.  I don't want a patient who does that."

The local hospital has policies against discrimination.  So, there's that.  But, I am pretty sure my GP would drop me too.  It's just a very conservative place.