Courtney's life begins here, redux

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Sounds like you are still suffering some side effects. I hope that they pass soon. Regards eyes my surgeon gave me antibiotic drops and these viscotears drops to use daily straight after surgery, so subsequently not had any issues. May have been because I had blepharoplasty too. But I wonder if this might happen commonly after swelling and such.

Sending love and hugs x

[Courtney G]

@Lori Dee @Charlotte Kitty It seems I have/had some sort of abrasion or sore on my eyeball. This didn't pop up until a couple of weeks after surgery. Not sure what happened there. In any case, the annoying erythromycin seems to be doing its job, as the irritation is slowly clearing up. The medication makes me sensitive to light - it hurts. I'll be happy when this is over.

Speaking of "over," I think my sore throat is winding down. I'm down to a dull ache right now. I'm still popping throat lozenges to soothe it.

And my armpit/breast side/lymph node sore "lump" also seems to be calming down. It's spread out a bit and is a sore area rather than a localized hotspot. They said that this was major surgery and that recovery might not come without some complications. I guess they were right.

In other news, I'm sitting across from my wife at dinner last night and she says "Your face does look different today. It looks more feminine." I just about fell out of my chair. She also said "It feels strange to me that you look different. Like you're becoming a different person. And I don't know who that is." to which I replied "I'm still me! If anything, I'm more me." This is an ongoing, difficult adjustment for her.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

It's easy to forget how major it really is. I think the fact they get you out of hospital so quick trivialises it somewhat. But really they body has so much to sort out after such trauma. I'm glad things are slowly on the mend for you however. All I have is some soreness and a couple of areas with seroma under the scalp. Just hoping they clear up sometime.

Great that your wife is noticing the change in your appearance even if it does take some time to process. Really it'll be an emotional time for you both. Here it's really easy - my boyfriend isn't really bothered either way how I look! He's just glad I survived.

Charlotte 😻

[Lori Dee ✅]

It is reassuring that she sees you as looking more feminine. It will be an adjustment for her, probably more than anyone else. Give her time. You did the right thing, reassuring her that you are not only the same person, but a better version of that person.

I hope the eye heals up quickly. I know how annoying that can be.

Hugs!

[Courtney G]

Last night, it was warm enough for me to wear a pair of pajama shorts and a cami (a basic tank top, really). I just love the way my body looks in these clothes and I've been waiting forever for the weather to warm up. (A cold front came through today, so I'm back in flannel pajamas!)

I was in bed with my wife and I climbed a bit closer to her and turned to face her. She smiled and I kissed her gently, then stared into her eyes for a bit. I caught her eyes darting to my body a couple of times. I felt sexy, pretty. In my dreams, she soon discovers that she does like women and that she's repressed that feeling. But she's not really connected to those feelings, so the revelation seems unlikely. At least I felt good about myself.

I'm heading into town tomorrow to participate in a local No Kings rally. A lot of people are really worked up over trump's horrible performance with the economy, the war in Iran, the lies, the insults, discrediting journalists, the Epstein files, the blatant racism and bigotry and the attempts to demonize, nay, to erase trans people ("your kid goes to school and comes home a few days later with an operation"). I'm volunteering for a regional politician and will be there to support her. I'm looking forward to it. The damage to our great country has got to stop.

My eye is still sore, but I guess it's on the mend. The same with my throat. My chin is still numb, but not completely. Everything gets a little better. I'm super tired of the soreness and all of the stitches in my jaw. I can't wait until I can eat without pain and with less difficulty. One day at a time.

[ChrissyRyan]

Last night, it was warm enough for me to wear a pair of pajama shorts and a cami (a basic tank top, really). I just love the way my body looks in these clothes and I've been waiting forever for the weather to warm up. (A cold front came through today, so I'm back in flannel pajamas!)

I was in bed with my wife and I climbed a bit closer to her and turned to face her. She smiled and I kissed her gently, then stared into her eyes for a bit. I caught her eyes darting to my body a couple of times. I felt sexy, pretty. In my dreams, she soon discovers that she does like women and that she's repressed that feeling. But she's not really connected to those feelings, so the revelation seems unlikely. At least I felt good about myself.

I'm heading into town tomorrow to participate in a local No Kings rally. A lot of people are really worked up over trump's horrible performance with the economy, the war in Iran, the lies, the insults, discrediting journalists, the Epstein files, the blatant racism and bigotry and the attempts to demonize, nay, to erase trans people ("your kid goes to school and comes home a few days later with an operation"). I'm volunteering for a regional politician and will be there to support her. I'm looking forward to it. The damage to our great country has got to stop.

My eye is still sore, but I guess it's on the mend. The same with my throat. My chin is still numb, but not completely. Everything gets a little better. I'm super tired of the soreness and all of the stitches in my jaw. I can't wait until I can eat without pain and with less difficulty. One day at a time.

I wish you the best for your ongoing recovery.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I will be at a rally tomorrow too.

Stay safe out there.

[davina61]

The French had the best cure for bad leaders!!!

[Stottie Girl]

Last night, it was warm enough for me to wear a pair of pajama shorts and a cami (a basic tank top, really). I just love the way my body looks in these clothes and I've been waiting forever for the weather to warm up. (A cold front came through today, so I'm back in flannel pajamas!)

I was in bed with my wife and I climbed a bit closer to her and turned to face her. She smiled and I kissed her gently, then stared into her eyes for a bit. I caught her eyes darting to my body a couple of times. I felt sexy, pretty. In my dreams, she soon discovers that she does like women and that she's repressed that feeling. But she's not really connected to those feelings, so the revelation seems unlikely. At least I felt good about myself.

I'm heading into town tomorrow to participate in a local No Kings rally. A lot of people are really worked up over trump's horrible performance with the economy, the war in Iran, the lies, the insults, discrediting journalists, the Epstein files, the blatant racism and bigotry and the attempts to demonize, nay, to erase trans people ("your kid goes to school and comes home a few days later with an operation"). I'm volunteering for a regional politician and will be there to support her. I'm looking forward to it. The damage to our great country has got to stop.

My eye is still sore, but I guess it's on the mend. The same with my throat. My chin is still numb, but not completely. Everything gets a little better. I'm super tired of the soreness and all of the stitches in my jaw. I can't wait until I can eat without pain and with less difficulty. One day at a time.

Well that's gratifying to hear. It get's almost no coverage over here. If all you believe is the media it seems like you guys aren't protesting at all. Good on ya!

[Courtney G]

Well that's gratifying to hear. It get's almost no coverage over here. If all you believe is the media it seems like you guys aren't protesting at all. Good on ya!

Oh my goodness! The first two No Kings rallies drew 5 million and 7 million people, respectively, breaking records. What's notable is that there were 2700 events across all 50 states, often in very red areas. They're massive, and today's rally might be the biggest yet.

I'm quite surprised you haven't seen much news coverage. There was a lot of coverage here, just not on conservative media. And our media has shifted might more to the right lately, with consolidation of major outlets by conservative ownership. This has given rise to a huge presence of alternative media, such as podcasters. The progressive MeidasTouch podcast has dethroned Joe Rogan for the most popular slot and Rogan himself is turning against trump due to the Epstein coverup and the utter failure of his administration.

[Stottie Girl]

Oh my goodness! The first two No Kings rallies drew 5 million and 7 million people, respectively, breaking records. What's notable is that there were 2700 events across all 50 states, often in very red areas. They're massive, and today's rally might be the biggest yet.

I'm quite surprised you haven't seen much news coverage. There was a lot of coverage here, just not on conservative media. And our media has shifted might more to the right lately, with consolidation of major outlets by conservative ownership. This has given rise to a huge presence of alternative media, such as podcasters. The progressive MeidasTouch podcast has dethroned Joe Rogan for the most popular slot and Rogan himself is turning against trump due to the Epstein coverup and the utter failure of his administration.

I've heard of the phrase "No kings rally" from a year or so ago but nah, not much on uk coverage. We're more likely to see footage of Trump and his political rallies than any sort of opposition. We rarely hear the views of any opposing politicians over there. Makes me think they are just letting everything happen.

To be fair it isn't our country. I'm sure a lot of the mass protests in the UK aren't covered over there either. We had enormous pro palestinian rallys during the Gaza onslaught in the UK for example. Our media is too busy highlighting Trumps absurdities and his insults.

Lot's of Epstein coverage here though. We are at least starting to hold people to account though really I think some jail time is required, Royal or not.

[Courtney G]

not much on uk coverage.

I'll abstain from continuing a politically-based discussion here, but will say this first:

Yeah, I'd imagine the UK isn't keen on covering a "we don't want a king to rule our country" movement, lol.

trump and co (Mar-a-Lago, Melania et al) appears in the Epstein files 38,000 times but the administration has taken over the FBI, along with most other independent branches and departments of our government (hence the "kings" issue) so our conservative-majority federal government no longer has any interest in holding people responsible for child abuse and trafficking. magas were insane over wanting justice until their boy appeared in the files; now it's crickets. Same with the economy - trump got elected on "no wars" and "lower prices" but look at conservative news and magas on social media and they're ok with both the Iran war and the high fuel prices now. trump never had a plan for lowering prices. He's a carnival barker and the more vulnerable believed him. The other folks who support him are wealthy people who just want the tax cuts, which they refer to as "less government." They'd be happy if we cleaned the unhoused from the streets and dumped them into the ocean, and so on.

This will all change drastically after our midterm elections unless trump is able to cancel them, which is his goal, since he's hemorrhaging support among moderates.

Interesting times.

In other news, my body keeps slowly changing. I have hips! I look in the mirror and see a female shape. It's most apparent when I'm unclothed but my clothes do fit differently these days. I do want more - I want an unmistakably full and round bottom to compliment my torso. Not only will this make me happy, it will make it obvious that I'm physically female. The women on my mother's side all have big bottoms, so I'm hoping I can put some extra pounds on that part of me despite my hummingbird metabolism.

[Stottie Girl]

That's a lovely moment for you Courtney. It's funny how the fat redistribution thing happens. It's going on the whole time but then suddenly you catch sight of yourself in the mirror at a particular angle and bam there it is! Where the hell did that come from? It sort of sneaks up on you!

I have the classic saddlebag upper thighs and hips but need to fill out more in the butt department. It may happen, it may not but it's fun watching my body evolve! HRT is awesome!

[davina61]

I get plenty of coverage of US on my FB, some good turn outs showing for the rallies today.

[Stottie Girl]

I get plenty of coverage of US on my FB, some good turn outs showing for the rallies today.

I can't believe anything thats on there anymore Davina. So many Ai or otherwise bull poop stories. It's so hard to know whats true and whats not.