A Good Week

[Guest brandi78]

What a week! Just this past wednesday I had my first laser session. I made a post a couple of weeks ago wondering how it would be. Well, yall were right, it hurt like heck but i made it through it. I couldnt tell that the laser did anything (except hurt) but everyone told me not to expect much the first couple of times. One thing that i did notice the first couple of nights my face would rub my pillow and i could smell burned hair so i guess it did something good to those pesky whiskers.

Another good thing happened that same day too. I had an appointment to see my GT and she said she thought i was ready for HRT and referred me to a doctor nearby. Well today i had that appointment and the doc explained what i would be taking (t blockers & E) at low levels to see how my body reacts. They also took my blood there in the office and luckly i didnt pass out. I have always passed out when it comes to needles so im proud of myself for not flopping out in the floor.

I also want to express my thanks to all of yall for the great support and advice that you give. I dont post alot but i read alot of them and i love howall of yall here are so supportive and willing to give advice and lend a sympathetic ear to the ones who are having a hard time or just needing someone to vent to. Here in hillbillyville tennessee, I dont really have anyone to vent to except my therapist ( and that aint cheap $). I love coming here to lauras, sometimes i get a laugh and sometimes teary eyed hearing the things thats giong on in yalls lives but i always come away with the feeling that im not alone anymore. I now know that there are alot of people in this great big ole world that are just like me.

So thanks again & lotsa luv to all yall

Brandi

[Guest Donna Jean]

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No, Dear Heart....you are not alone!

And I want to just say...Congratz on starting your HRT...I know how amazing that is!

Your post really pulled at my heart strings....you've just entered a place that you've wanted to enter your whole life...many have gone before and many will follow....but, right now, it's you!

What can I say....?

Well, cool on not doing a face plant when you got the blood taken!

And, you know how "we" all help and support each other here...

Now, you will, too!

Way to go, Baby!

Huggs

Dee Jay

[Guest Karen K]

Brandi,

Congratulations on begining you journey. You are never totally alone as long as you have us. I know, cause I live in Redneckville, Texas, lol!

Keep us informed on you progress.

Laura Jane

[Carolyn Marie]

That is just awesome news, Brandi. Congrats!!

Yes, your journey has started in earnest, girl. There are wondrous things ahead of you. I can also tell you that within 3-4 months of starting LHR, you will notice a significant decrease in facial hair. In 6-8 months you should be 50-60 percent done, and in 10-12 months, about 80-90 percent of those whiskers should be a memory. That's assuming that you have a dark beard, of course.

This is a magical journey we are on, and from someone who is 57 years young, and 11 days into RLE, it is worth all the headaches and heartaches we endure along the way.

Get that ticket punched, Brandi. The Womanhood Express is on her way.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie