Quote from: Clairetheanalytical on December 09, 2017, 10:49:48 PM
turns out It'll be closer to next Friday but still so soon! My family knows but I'm no where's near ready to deal with work gahhh it's going to be a ride all right! 
I am in a similar situation. After years of trying to get into a doc that would prescribe HRT and therapy and so on I had kind of given up about ten years ago. I stopped dressing and thought I was "over it" but it just came back only more intense this time. I think it is a matter of knowing life is not forever...everyone I have known for the last 20 years is starting to look older. I am still relatively young but I know the clock is ticking.
Anyway, I practically tripped over a doc's office that deals with HRT and I set up an appointment. My experience was the same as yours...it all happened faster than I had imagined. I started taking my prescriptions last Saturday and am eagerly waiting to feel and see things change. I have read that some people notice differences in their thinking at about two weeks. That would be welcome if it happens that soon. Everything I have read says the physical changes mostly start around 3 months. That seems AGES away right now, but when I think about filing my income tax return I realize its really pretty soon. I always think "Oh there is plenty of time to file!" and then BOOM, its 4/15!
My boss knows and is encouraging. His wife works with Trans folks so he is extremely positive and has trans friends himself. My girlfriend knows and some days is OK with it and some days I get sort of verbally beaten up about it. I am sure that will stop, she just has to get used to the idea. I think the crew at work will be OK, a little amused maybe but I always keep them in stitches laughing with my jokes and funny voices so what is the difference? I work had and am decent at what I do. I am lucky to be somewhere that's what really matters. The only person in my family who knows is my sister-in-law. She is accepting and helpful with sorting out when and what to tell my folks exactly. I imagine some of them will have a hard time with it, but that is up to them. I have to accept I can't MAKE them accept me.
SO, like you mentioned, I am kind of flying by the seat of my pants here...making it up as I go. Its the first thing in my life I have felt good about in ages.
I wish you the best and hope it all goes well!
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