Alana's Journey

[Alana Ashleigh]

I made an observation tonight: I've been finding myself getting moody at just about the same time every night. I'm assuming this is the hormones fluctuating in my system.

[Lori Dee ✅]

It could very well be hormones or even blood sugar.

[Alana Ashleigh]

It could very well be hormones or even blood sugar.

I've found myself being hungrier than usual lately. I've read it can be a common thing on hrt.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I've found myself being hungrier than usual lately. I've read it can be a common thing on hrt.

I get hungry after taking a progesterone tablet. I inject estradiol, so it doesn't affect me that way. But I have noticed it from the progesterone.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I went mountain biking this morning, and quickly realized I need a sports bra now. I haven't been on my bike in a month. It was quite a painful ride.

[davina61]

Oh the joys of growth!!

[Alana Ashleigh]

I was pushing up the sleeves on my hoodie today while I was driving, and my hand slipped, and went full force into my breast... I dropped a few choice words so loudly they were heard two cities away. Getting hit in the boob is a whole new level of pain. 🫢

[Northern Star Girl ✅]

@Alana Ashleigh
Dear Alana:
I can absolutely say "that I feel your pain"

I have had similar experiences with accidentally hitting my breasts in various ways.

Take care of yourself and be careful.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

I was pushing up the sleeves on my hoodie today while I was driving, and my hand slipped, and went full force into my breast... I dropped a few choice words so loudly they were heard two cities away. Getting hit in the boob is a whole new level of pain. 🫢

[Alana Ashleigh]

I've been off since Tuesday. My job gives me a ton of time off for thanksgiving, and Christmas. I'm going to hit Starbucks later today. We have a snow storm coming late tonight, so I'm hoping to get call in to work this weekend to snow removal. I have an appointment with my hrt doctor on Monday. Part of me wants to ask her to bump up my dosage. I'm pretty happy being on a low dose of hrt, however.

[Lori Dee ✅]

Alana, be safe out there.

Think about why you want a higher dose if you are happy where you are.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

If you are not happy with the progress you are making, then it may be time to have that discussion. If things are progressing well enough, maybe wait a few more months and see if you still feel the same way. There is no rush on this journey. Go at your own pace to whatever level suits you. Nothing more is required.

Hugs!

[Alana Ashleigh]

Alana, be safe out there.

Think about why you want a higher dose if you are happy where you are.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

If you are not happy with the progress you are making, then it may be time to have that discussion. If things are progressing well enough, maybe wait a few more months and see if you still feel the same way. There is no rush on this journey. Go at your own pace to whatever level suits you. Nothing more is required.

Hugs!

I'm probably going to keep my hrt as is. I'm happy and content with the way things are progressing. I have a very comfortable life, and don't feel comfortable pushing it any further than I should. Doing this slow feels like the best decision for me.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I'm probably going to keep my hrt as is. I'm happy and content with the way things are progressing. I have a very comfortable life, and don't feel comfortable pushing it any further than I should. Doing this slow feels like the best decision for me.

There is nothing wrong with asking your doctor for their opinion. But the bottom line is whether you are ok with where you are. If you are happy, why would anyone else complain? You know yourself pretty well. You can trust your own advice.