Congratulations Dana,
I hope it doesn't take long to actually start. Take it from me it is a good ride.
Just curious as to why you didn't just go through the VA to get started? I came out to my VA primary care doctor and he had some questions to satisfy himself that I was trans and asked if I wanted to get my HRT through the VA.
I was a bad girl and had obtained them elsewhere (not recommended btw) and had been taking the about a month my that time. That may have had something to do with it even though it's not supposed to. I am getting mine from the VA now and am in the process of getting a gender therapist to help with all ther other aspects of becoming a woman.
Hugs,
Jeanette