HRT Update - 2 weeks

[Guest Elena]

Wow!

Yep, that awesome! But you knew that already.

Okok, so for really, what I've noticed so far.

1) Achy muscles, some loss of strength (can only do 20 chin ups instead of 30, hey I climb cliffs for fun!)

Haven't been able to weigh or measure myself so I'm not sure if I've actually lost muscle mass yet, could just be T going down and not helping to fire muscles or something like that. I have been a bit fatigued overall also, but that is starting to fade. I am sleeping MUCH more soundly too, since I usually wake up several time a night that is a huge blessing.

2) been super hungry, craving fatty foods, especially dairy and meats. Breakfast sausage is my new oh my gods weakness. I'm not gonna worry about dieting too much for now. I have always had super low body fat like 3-4% so there's not exactly anything to redistribute unless that goes up a bit.

3) My skin has become much more sensate, and slightly different texture. Especially in areas where my skin is naturally softer to begin with.

4) my chest did it's foreshadowing of what breast growth will feel like for 1 day last week. Then it's come back to stay for the last 3 days. Owwww, yay!

5) I went to shave my underarms after 4 days, and there was nothing to shave! I usually shave my underarms every other day. No noticeable difference on body hair anywhere else yet.

6) I am way less scatter-brained. Less likely to forget stuff like mental shopping lists. A ton easier to follow a conversation!! Ohh, and fewer headaches!

7) I've had 1 faucet incident so far when my student mentioned the movie 'Black Hawk Down' all I could think about was one of my buddies who died in Iraq and how he was kind of like the clerk character with his stupid little french press except he would prattle for hours about computer networks he worked on when he was really stressed out. Took about 45 minutes before I stopped leaking!

8) Peeeeeeing all the time, a ton worse the last 2 days since I went to full dose spiro. Hopefully this part will ease up in a couple weeks. Goddess please!

Can't really think of anything else that is noticeable yet. Certainly a different sort of ride. Just being able to think more clearly makes every one of the annoying bits worth it though!

Cheers

<3

Elena

[JJ]

That all sounds wonderful for you Elena!

Isn't it amazing how much better we feel when we have the right hormones for our brains? I had a lot of brain fog and memory problems that cleared up on T. So many unexpected things change and we celebrate every one of them.

I'm happy for you. Enjoy the ride!

Johnny

[Guest Shari]

Elena,

You're on your way. I also found my that my thinking was more clear after I started HRT, but, I don't know if that's because I finally made a decision or the effect of the hormones. Either way, it was and still is a very natural feeling.

Hugs,

Shari

[Guest Donna Jean]

8) Peeeeeeing all the time, a ton worse the last 2 days since I went to full dose spiro. Hopefully this part will ease up in a couple weeks. Goddess please!

Cheers

<3

Elena

Don't count on it, girlfriend.....lol....

Sounds like you're getting things revved up now....

BIGG HUGGS!

Dee Jay

[Guest Lacey Lynne]

Elena:

Heck, honey, you've only just begun!

May we assume you're on full-strength estradiol and full-strength spironolactone? If so, then we can't WAIT to hear what you have to say by mid-summer of 2012 ... hee, hee, hee!

Girlfriend, just let an older and more experienced sister tell you: "You ain't seen NUTHIN' yet, honey!!!"

Some of the old-time golden girls around here who've been on HRT for a while will tell you, strap yourself in, girl, 'cause your rocket has merely ignited upon your launching pad! Ha! You're just lifting off! Just WAIT until you reach escape velocity! By Christmastime next year, all kinds of lonely truckers at those truck stops are gonna marjorly stare holes in you, girl! Get ready! Get used to it!

Hurricane Elena is ramping up to Category 5! Once she attains THAT, gang way! Yeehi!

Rock ON, Elena!!!

Lacey Lynne