Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Kiara]

13 hours ago, Jandi said:

I might just be weird, but feeling me thighs together doesn’t bother me.   

 

It doesn't bother me either, but two things about that. One - It's not a fun time in the summer heat walking around for an extended period of time due to chafing. Two - I like being able to move about without worrying about anyone seeing up my skirt. There is the added bonus of gaining a much needed pocket due to the fact that women's clothing manufacturers are in cahoots with handbag manufacturers.

[Mmindy]

@Emily michelleGood luck, and best wish for a great outcome from HR.

 

Mindy???

[Maddee]

Good morning ladies, gents ,and those who can't live one side..

 

Been living night hours, but I'm off today and slept in until actual AM. Sorry been a stranger.  Like in a different world.  Also some technical problems posting on the site.  Thank you site admoditors for helping me back on here in '21  

[Audrey]

@Emily michelle Wishing you the best in your conversation with HR! I'm hopeful they'll work closely with you to make your transition at work go smoothly.

 

Up early this morning, too much City noise outside to really get back to any decent kind of sleep so I'm just awake. Planning to get outside for some exercise in the park before starting work once it gets light outside in a couple more hours. It's always super peaceful there early in the morning, I always feel more centered after getting the fresh air, especially on a brisk morning like this one. Hoping I'll find more focus today than yesterday. I guess going on 10 months working from home because of the pandemic has taken a toll on me, and there's still no end in sight for that. Also I'm a little anxious because I have a lab check tomorrow... wish me the best that to stay off of spiro!

 

Alas, I just made my last cup of coffee in the house! Going to pick up some more of the Ethiopian coffee I've been enjoying lately. ☕

 

Love,

~Audrey.

[CallMeKeira]

Good morning all! French pressed Maxwell House (cutaway sketch about product placement ?) here. Therapy went better than expected yesterday, especially for a tele-health appointment. Next session will actually be in person (mask up, sanitize them hands). I prefer in-person to phone, even during the pandemic, because I fear on the phone I'm not getting my points across well. I hope everyone is well! Have an opening shift at work today, so replies will be slow.

 

-Warmest regards,

Keira ?

[Elizabeth Star]

Morning everyone,

 

I'm feeling better today. I half wonder if my meds are making me overly emotional. It's been about 7 weeks since I switched to injectable. I will admit that I do like feeling more emotional but I may need to get a little more control over them.

[2beBreanna]

Good morning everyone.  Just drinking some hot coco with a bit of mint.  I have lots to do at work this week as I prep for a week long class with new hires.  I get to be the person they stare at for 40 hours.  Talk about anxiety.  I am so worried about the little things like can I get away with wearing my bra each day or will it be noticed. And  do I leave my clearish iridescent nail polish on?   Not being out makes things harder but then coming out in a company like this will be insanely difficult.

 

@Emily michelleGood luck with HR.  hope they help you on the journey.  

@KymmieLGood luck with your interview. Keep positive thoughts and potrait a desire to learn.  Don't give up the search for a better job until you have your dream job. 

[2beBreanna]

3 hours ago, ElizabethStar said:

Morning everyone,

 

I'm feeling better today. I half wonder if my meds are making me overly emotional. It's been about 7 weeks since I switched to injectable. I will admit that I do like feeling more emotional but I may need to get a little more control over them.

 I've been doing tons of reading on the 3 routes for meds so I know which way to ask for.  I keep seeing that injections give big highs and lows but it's also the most potent.   I am still undecided which route to take.  I also look forward to feeling free to be emotional.  Hiding emotion gets tiring.

[ValerieRun]

1 hour ago, 2beBreanna said:

injections give big highs and lows

That is very misleading statement, and one that should come with a lot of disclaimers ?

One of the benefits of injections is they smooth out the highs/lows since the delivery is more natural and predictable. Yes, depending on the actual medication, it might cause higher response shortly after injection and seem insufficient (lows) near the next time but only if its timed incorrectly for you.

Also, since injections should be overlapping a bit (meaning the absorption of the previous dose is not 100% complete before next injection) your body should never experience "shock", and that helps even more over time.

Of course, it is completely normal to experience heightened levels of emotions when your are flooded with additional hormones.

[Willow]

Good morning all.

 

Had my doctors appointment with approval to get my toe fixed.  Next appointment is my therapist on Thursday, then pre surgery testing on Friday.

 

Regarding HRT and levels.  First, if you have any arterial conditions, liver problems or kidney, pills are out.  So that leaves patch and injections.  I only know what I've read on the patch.  Injection of DEPO E.  I switch legs for each injection.  Yes, for me when I take my injection there is a relatively quick change (24 hours)  And a day or so before my injection I feel some depression.  I am on what I believe is a very low dose but I could be wrong.  I do know it is working for me and any mood swings are nothing compared to the ones my wife had every month.

 

Now that I have recognized a possible pattern I need to keep track.

 

Willow

 

[Ann W]

9 hours ago, Audrey said:

Also I'm a little anxious because I have a lab check tomorrow... wish me the best that to stay off of spiro!

Good luck with that Audrey.  My appointment got postponed, but my continuing research has made me somewhat afraid of spiro.  Hope it all goes well for you!

 

I know what you mean about focus.  I'm finding it hard to keep working unless I go out for something...anything.  The park sounds like a good idea.

[Audrey]

Thanks @Ann W. Sorry to hear that your appointment was postponed, I know things are pretty locked down by you with the virus. Hoping you and your loved ones are all healthy! I imagine it's got to be very frustrating to have so many setbacks, I feel like you've been ready to start HRT and electrolysis for a while now. Cheering for you that you can do both soon! Spiro scares me too. Here's hoping that team E is fighting a winning battle over team T when I go in tomorrow. ?

 

Here is my "focus" for the day. The coffee I was so excited about!

 

Love,

~Audrey.

[Jackie C.]

If I say, "Yirgacheffe" aloud three times, does it summon a cranky Great Old One? Or is that just the dark roast?

 

Hugs!

[Audrey]

1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

If I say, "Yirgacheffe" aloud three times, does it summon a cranky Great Old One? Or is that just the dark roast?

 

Hugs!

I'm picturing "Tim" from Monty Python and the Holy Grail right now.

Other coffee types available include "Harrar," "Sidama," and "Addis Ababa" (capital of Ethiopia, incidentally), but I make no guarantees what beings might be summoned by uttering these words, so please exercise caution.

 

Seriously though, dark roast coffee always tastes burned to me. Maybe it's because I always have mine black, no milk or sugar?

 

Love,

~Audrey.

[Gabriel]

2 hours ago, Ann W said:

I know what you mean about focus.  I'm finding it hard to keep working unless I go out for something...anything. 

 

Yeah, I'm in that same space. Feels like my brain is permanently overloaded and can't concentrate. I don't even have any excuse to go out. Last week was the worst - my mind simply collapsed and with it my emotions. A bit better this week.

 

@Audrey Best of luck for your lab check! And enjoy your coffe  

 

@Ann W Sorry your appointment was postponed, that's disappointing.

 

 

[Emily michelle]

Well I’ve had no response yet from hr. I don’t know if that is good or bad. The suspense is killing me lol. 

[KymmieL]

9 hours ago, Willow said:

Regarding HRT and levels.  First, if you have any arterial conditions, liver problems or kidney, pills are out.  So that leaves patch and injections.  I only know what I've read on the patch. 

That is why my Dr. is going with the patch. He told me that with the patch the medication bypasses the kidneys. With my stupidity and caused my own blood clots. the Dr. is putting me on anti-coagulant daily and the E patch. 

 

I am not sure about how the interview went. it was with the evidence supervisor and another of the evidence specialists. both woman. They asked me three questions. I had 15 min to answer them all. I was done in like 6 min.

1 was about myself and why I would fit into the position.

2nd was being I will be dealing with all kinds of people. If how would I handle it if I got a crowd wanting evidence.

3rd was what kind of law enforcement back grown did it have.

 

I just answered honestly the best I could. Who knows if I will move on of not.

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

[Jackie C.]

1 hour ago, KymmieL said:

I am not sure about how the interview went. it was with the evidence supervisor and another of the evidence specialists. both woman. They asked me three questions. I had 15 min to answer them all. I was done in like 6 min.

1 was about myself and why I would fit into the position.

2nd was being I will be dealing with all kinds of people. If how would I handle it if I got a crowd wanting evidence.

3rd was what kind of law enforcement back grown did it have.

 

I love questions like these.

1. "Because I'm very flexible and eager to please."
2. "Waggle my eyebrows and say, 'It's in my pants!' Watch crowd disperse while shaking their heads and avoiding eye contact."
3. "Dammit! The judge said those records were sealed!"

Did I get the job?

 

I had an interview last Thursday. I was told they'd tell me on Monday. So as Tuesday draws to a close... I guess I got my answer.

 

Hugs!

[Robin.C]

15 hours ago, Audrey said:

Alas, I just made my last cup of coffee in the house! Going to pick up some more of the Ethiopian coffee I've been enjoying lately. ☕

Ah coffee. We are having Ethiopian Mocha as it's the nicest blend for me at the moment and late afternoon and evening having Columbia Supremo De-cafe so i can sleep.

2 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

"Dammit! The judge said those records were sealed!"

LOL ... oh dear.

 

Hugs

Robin

[Ivy]

2 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

1. "Dammit! The judge said those records were sealed!"

 

I love it 

[Ivy]

2 hours ago, KymmieL said:

 I only know what I've read on the patch. 

I've been on the patches for a year and a half.  I'm pretty much satisfied for now.   Of course I do wish I could speed up the process.

[Jani]

3 hours ago, Jandi said:

I've been on the patches for a year and a half.  I'm pretty much satisfied for now.   Of course I do wish I could speed up the process.

I've been on patches for over five years.  Slow and steady as she goes.  Oddly enough I'm getting some breast pain now so I know something is happening.  I don't have a lot of body fat so I am somewhat limited to what I get.  Que sera, sera! 

[KymmieL]

5 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

 

I love questions like these.

1. "Because I'm very flexible and eager to please."
2. "Waggle my eyebrows and say, 'It's in my pants!' Watch crowd disperse while shaking their heads and avoiding eye contact."
3. "Dammit! The judge said those records were sealed!"

Did I get the job?

 

I had an interview last Thursday. I was told they'd tell me on Monday. So as Tuesday draws to a close... I guess I got my answer.

 

Hugs!

Jezz, Jackie. Now you tell me the answers thanks a lot.

 

LOL.

 

Hugs

Kymmie

[Kiera]

6 hours ago, Jani said:

Slow and steady as she goes.  Oddly enough I'm getting some breast pain now so I know something is happening.  

         It's 4AM and Gevalia dark roast here: oddly enough does anyone else here get "breast tingles" when they miss a dose or two? Been taking those blue tabs forever and it's like they're reminding "feed us girl, feed me" or else ogre you shall remain forever! 

 

          Shape lookin' good Maddie gotta lose those jeans and show some leg! You workin' a Amason warehouse? We 'ave a brand new, hated one here for $15/hourI understand they're redefining the meaning of SLAVERY why can't they "automate" like everywhere else?

[Jackie C.]

3 hours ago, Kiera said:

It's 4AM and Gevalia dark roast here: oddly enough does anyone else here get "breast tingles" when they miss a dose or two?

 

You lost me on "miss a dose or two." I'd rather lose an arm. Though when I had to go off my HRT for surgery, I don't remember tingles. Hot flashes and night sweats after about two weeks, but no breast tingles.

 

In other news, my spouse was exposed to COVID on New Year's Eve (at work). We found out yesterday. Today I have a cough. Later today we're getting tested.

 

Wish me luck!

 

Hugs!