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First day of 6 years on HRT

Started by coral, June 01, 2024, 10:14:36 AM

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coral

Can't believe yesterday was my 5th anniversary of starting HRT. I had looked forward to the anniversary, but did not realize it had come and gone until this morning.

My progression has been slower than most due to restrictions by my gender doctor.  But after 5 years, I have seen good progress physically and mentally. The mental progress has improved significantly thanks to weekly video visits with my therapists.

Everyone, have a great day!

    Coral

ChrissyRyan

Coral,


Congratulations!

Chrissy
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Jessica_Rose

Happy Anniversary, Coral! As memorable as that first day is, it will slowly fade into the background as time passes. That doesn't make the day any less important, it merely means that it has become woven into the tapestry of your life. I wish you continued success and happiness.

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Sarah B

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Hi Everyone

Its nice too know that one can celebrate your HRT.  I never did and I do not, although my memory of that first time outside the pharmacy is permanently imprinted on my brain cells.

Unfortunately, I do not have a precise day that I took my first two HRT tablets.  However I know it was early Mar 1989 and I took two tablets, two in the morning and two in the evening every day and I was given an intramuscular injection on the backside every two weeks, which was going to be my regime for at least the next two years.

I have been taking hormones for the last 35 years.  The only effects that I really noticed, where softer skin, making me look younger.  There are other possible minor effects and one of those was maybe the hormones removed that wanting and longing to be a female.  I was working and living as a female, so maybe that's the reason why.  It does not matter.

So taking HRT is just a part of my daily routine and it's necessary for me to do so.

Love and Hugs
Sarah B
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Feb 1989 Living my life as Sarah.
Feb 1989 Legally changed my name.
Mar 1989 Started hormones.
May 1990 Three surgery letters.
Feb 1991 Surgery.
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ChrissyRyan

Gosh I really do not know when I started, at least for the herbals.
I know when I was in college I would wear dresses on campus some days but not in classes.
But that was before me starting the herbals.  I did eat a lot of phytoestrogenic foods like licorice and tofu; but, only because I liked to eat that.

If I started on a managed medical MTF HRT program back then, who knows, I might be a lovely looking woman nowadays.

Chrissy
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Paulie

Happy Fifth Anniversary Coral!

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ChrissyRyan

I ate the foods I liked not so much from its estrogenic properties though I did try others because of their similar properties.

Herbals I tried for their estrogenic properties.  They worked some.

However neither made me realize I was transgender.  That came beforehand.

I did decide on medically supervised MTF HRT as the way to go for proper management and development towards what my body should have been all along.


Chrissy
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

ChrissyRyan

I will pass the five year mark on medically supervised MTF HRT this year.
Herbals before then.
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Lori Dee

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 13, 2024, 12:50:53 PMI will pass the five year mark on medically supervised MTF HRT this year.
Herbals before then.

I hit five years on Jan. 11, 2025, so I'm right behind you, Chrissy!
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ChrissyRyan

Quote from: Lori Dee on September 13, 2024, 01:03:53 PMI hit five years on Jan. 11, 2025, so I'm right behind you, Chrissy!

Good going girl!
Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

Lori Dee

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ChrissyRyan

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 
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@coral

Dear Coral:

Your "special day" arrives tomorrown on Tuesday, August 19th

I am wishing YOU a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Have a wonderful day of Birthday Celebrations.


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Happy Birthday, Coral!

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ChrissyRyan

Happy birthday Coral!


Chrissy

Always stay cheerful, be polite, kind, and understanding. Accepting yourself as the woman you are is very liberating.  Never underestimate the appreciation and respect of authenticity.  Help connect a person to someone that may be able to help that person.  Be brave, be strong.  A TRUE friend is a treasure.  Relationships are very important, people are important, and the sooner we all realize that the better off the world will be.  Try a little kindness.  Be generous with your time, energy, wisdom, and resources.   Inconvenience yourself to help someone.   I am a brown eyed, brown haired woman. 

coral

Thank you to all who replied including the notes of your personal anniversary stories.  Yes, my progress has been extremely slow, but consistent.  I have been absent from Susans for quite a while but am going to put Susans much higher on my priority list. My therapist has included being involved with Susans as part of my ongoing treatment plan.  So you should be seeing more from me soon.

Also, thanks Danielle and all for the birthday wishes today!  Unbelievable, 78 today.  Starting to feel like an old broad!!

Smiles today!
    Coral

Lori Dee

Quote from: coral on Yesterday at 12:51:42 PMMy therapist has included being involved with Susans as part of my ongoing treatment plan.  So you should be seeing more from me soon.

Come back and see us often. Doctor's orders!  ;D

Even if you have nothing to post, come back and read. We would love your comments.  :)
 
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coral

Lori Dee, Yes, my therapist is actually a licensed Doctor of Psychology!  I'm meeting with her virtually in a few minutes.  This is one of the few times I can dress for someone other than my wife. So a happy time each week!!

  Coral
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