Good morning All. Coffees on.

[KymmieL]

Thanks for the vote of confidence.  I hope my endocrinologist was able to talk with the pharmacist and can get going on the HRT. 

 

Those blueberry  waffles sound great.  This morning I just had  peanut butter toast. 

 

Kymmie 

[Jackie C.]

1 hour ago, KymmieL said:

 

Those blueberry  waffles sound great.  This morning I just had  peanut butter toast. 

 

Yeah, well my breakfast was all protein bars.

 

Stupid diet.

 

Please keep posting your food porn anyway. I cooked my spouse a turkey dinner for tonight and I expect to watch her eating it while saying things like, "Oh, now take a bite of the turkey. No no. Slather it in the gravy first. Slower. Mmm. That's right. Yeah. Now the potatoes..."

 

Hugs!

[Bri2020]

@AudreyI love the suit!  yes, I wish we had changing rooms because I would love to try something like that on first.  

@KymmieLI agree this will be your week. Hang in there.

@Chloe CozeeWelcome to coffee! I'm glad you got a chance to be Chloe for a bit.

@CallMeKeiraShopping can be nerve racking at first. I'm a big fan on finding someone who can go with you until you get more comfortable. Plus, shopping with girlfriends is a lot more fun!

 

I had coffee this morning at our local coffee house down by the lake. They have an outdoor patio with some heaters so while it was chilly, breakfast by the water was so nice!

[Elizabeth Star]

3 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

watch her eating it while saying things like, "Oh, now take a bite of the turkey. No no. Slather it in the gravy first. Slower. Mmm. That's right. Yeah. Now the potatoes..."

I do this a lot.

 

3 hours ago, KymmieL said:

I hope my endocrinologist was able to talk with the pharmacist and can get going on the HRT. 

 

I still have my finger crossed.

 

1 hour ago, Bri2020 said:

@CallMeKeiraShopping can be nerve racking at first. I'm a big fan on finding someone who can go with you until you get more comfortable. Plus, shopping with girlfriends is a lot more fun!

Oh yeah it is. I don't know why I was so nervous my first couple of times, I've been buying clothes for my wife for years.

[Chloe Cozee]

Good Morning! Am I the first one up toady? Coffee is on, going for my second cup.

 

Hugs,

Chloe

[Elizabeth Star]

I'm here. I just thought it would be weird since I was the last one to post last night.

[CallMeKeira]

Coffee is soon to brew. Currently unpacking my thoughts. I may make a journal entry. 

 

- Groggily,

Keira

[Audrey]

Good morning everyone, hope you all are well today.

 

Feeling pretty rested this morning, which is great because I have an electrolysis session in a few hours. I booked a two-hour appointment. This will be my first longer session (the others have all been one hour), so we'll see how I do with the pain tolerance. I wanted to avoid the coffee, I've heard that caffeine can heighten pain sensitivity, but this girl can't even get started without her first cup of coffee. I actually look forward to my sessions, not just for the progress towards my goal of no facial hair, but the electrologist herself is lovely to talk to while she's working. We're both vegetarians and have a love of outdoorsy activities so it's like talking with a good friend.

 

That's all for now, I'm sue I'll be back later with more updates (and a sore face). Enjoy your day everyone!

 

Love,

~Audrey.

[Charlize]

Just working on my first cup of coffee and eating my oatmeal and blueberries.  I treated myself this morning with a bit of maple syrup.  I needed the reminder of how good it is.  I'll be in the woods dealing with sap and then working in the sugar house all day.  It's nice to know i can still do this work even though it is a bit harder than it was 30+ years ago.  I really get a kick out of driving the ATV on muddy paths.  It's called mud season for a reason!

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[2beBreanna]

Good morning.  I skipped coffee and breakfast.  Already at work.  had a very rough night.  Too much thinking. Some thoughts I don't like but not sure where to go with them.  That's all for another post. 

 

Have a great day everyone.

[JamieGee]

Good morning everyone.  Just stopping in to wish everyone a wonderful Monday.  I just finished up a quick training session for work and I'm ready for a cup of coffee and a little breakfast.  

[CD Rachel]

Good morning,

 

Having my second relaxing cup of coffee this morning. I have off today for MLK day and a doctors appointment in an hour.

 

Have a great day every one, and remember keep smiling (It makes everyone who sees you think you are up to something LOL)

 

Rachel

[Willow]

Good morning everyone 

 

feeling better today.  I actually had a restful nights sleep.

 

just a quick measurement this morning I may be shape shifting but I’m not filling out. Disappointing but my doctor did say at my age not to get my hopes up. 
 

The swelling in my foot is going down.  The wrappings are getting loose.  I can wiggle my toes.  
 

It’s supposed to be a nice day today, no rain, sunny and warmer.  Wish I could be outside but not yet.

 

hope everyone has a great day.

 

Willow

[Ivy]

2 hours ago, Willow said:

Disappointing but my doctor did say at my age not to get my hopes up. 

Yeah, but I figured anything is better than nothing.   Got my go-to Folgers this morning.  Nothing fancy.    Hope everyone has a good day.  

[Bri2020]

3 hours ago, Audrey said:

This will be my first longer session (the others have all been one hour), so we'll see how I do with the pain tolerance. I wanted to avoid the coffee, I've heard that caffeine can heighten pain sensitivity, but this girl can't even get started without her first cup of coffee.

 

Love,

~Audrey.

Good luck! I think the caffeine is double edge problem: dehydration first, you need the tissues to be well hydrated for electricity to flow nicely. Otherwise they need more current. And yes, your  nervous system is more active on caffeine. What do you do for pain control?

 

3 hours ago, Charlize said:

Just working on my first cup of coffee and eating my oatmeal and blueberries.  I treated myself this morning with a bit of maple syrup.  I needed the reminder of how good it is.  I'll be in the woods dealing with sap and then working in the sugar house all day.  

If people knew how much work sugaring is to produce Maple syrup they wouldn't leave a drop on their plates.

 

2 hours ago, Willow said:

Good morning everyone 

 

feeling better today.  I actually had a restful nights sleep.

 

 

Willow

Awesome news Willow! I'm glad things are becoming more bearable. 

 

[KymmieL]

Good to hear willow. 

 

I wonder if anyone can answer a question. Why am I on the verge of tears most all the time? I hope that it won't be worst when I start HRT.

 

Kymmie 

[Bri2020]

1 hour ago, KymmieL said:

Good to hear willow. 

 

I wonder if anyone can answer a question. Why am I on the verge of tears most all the time? I hope that it won't be worst when I start HRT.

 

Kymmie 

Probably because you have A LOT of stress and things in the air Kymmie. Any one of us would probably be crying all the time as well.  Make sure you talk to your therapist though.  Could be a sign of depression (worsening depression). 

As far as HRT influence,  I've noticed that my crying fits are more irrational now versus depression. A minor thing will cause me to start crying but sometimes big things don't.  I can recognise that I'm overreacting but can't stop it.  

[Mmindy]

6 hours ago, Chloe Cozee said:

Good Morning! Am I the first one up toady?

Good morning everyone, and @Chloe Cozee you do appear to be the first to log in and start today's chat.

I do love sugar in it's most natural forms, local natural honey is my first choice, and local Amish market syrup, jellies, and jams are a must in our house. I'm trying to live clean with as little processed food products as possible. I shop local small markets as apposed to the Large Chain Groceries when I can. Kroger is half a mile from my home and convenient for the must have items that aren't available at the Amish Market, or local meat market. I'm not a real fan of the Whole Food chain or the Big Box Store marketing itself as Organic. Suzie and I are getting ready to be on a fixed income and have to really be cost conscious about meal prep vs. boxed convenience. In 2019 when Suzie would ask what I wanted for meals next week because she was putting together a shopping list? My response would be anything that is fresh, not precooked or boxed for microwaving. She's not the cook in our house, and if I leave it up to her we would be eating frozen TV Dinners (1970s term) for every meal. 

 

It's good to hear that most of us are doing as well as possible for the situations we're in.

 

Best wishes, stay positive, and know you're not alone,

 

Mindy???

[Ann W]

Hi all.  I've been following things here, but haven't been able to say much...I'm not sure why.  Sometimes I clam up and withdraw for awhile.

 

I usually have notes for therapy that I jot down during the week, but today I have nothing. I'm just going to let her do therapy on me and see where that goes.  I've been kind of overwhelmed with mom passing and dealing with her stuff.  Plus coming to terms with being trans...it all just weighs a ton sometimes.

 

The weather has been wonderful here on the Southwest coast lately.   It's strange seeing some of your snow scapes in the morning, and  then taking a walk in 80 degree sunshine later.

 

I'm still in bed with my coffee, but when I do get up, I'm definitely having something with maple syrup.

 

Wishing everyone a beautiful day.

☀

[Audrey]

5 hours ago, Bri2020 said:

Good luck! I think the caffeine is double edge problem: dehydration first, you need the tissues to be well hydrated for electricity to flow nicely. Otherwise they need more current. And yes, your  nervous system is more active on caffeine. What do you do for pain control?

Back home after my electrolysis session. We have to use a lot of juice because I have resilient hairs, as well as gold instruments because I have a contact allergy to nickel, which with thermolysis is a better conductor of heat so there's extra pain there. As of yet I haven't used anything for pain control, even with my caffeine consumption beforehand but I do feel I'm staying hydrated fairly well. I've been able to tolerate the pain as well as can be hoped. My doctor is willing to prescribe lidocaine cream if I ask for it, which I may request when we progress towards areas where sensitivity will be highest (jawline, chin, and especially upper lip). It's wonderful to see the progress down my face now after several sessions, and even if each session is only a small area, I have noticed that I don't have to shave as high in areas where she's worked.

 

Also, since I mentioned it yesterday, here are my newly painted nails. I just love this color, it's called "first kiss" by Karma Hues, they're based out of NJ and specialize in natural products. ❤️

 

Now the big decision remains - do I take the plunge and buy that skirt suit? Consensus here was positive!

 

Love,

~Audrey.

[Bri2020]

2 hours ago, Audrey said:

Back home after my electrolysis session. We have to use a lot of juice because I have resilient hairs, as well as gold instruments because I have a contact allergy to nickel, which with thermolysis is a better conductor of heat so there's extra pain there. As of yet I haven't used anything for pain control, even with my caffeine consumption beforehand but I do feel I'm staying hydrated fairly well. I've been able to tolerate the pain as well as can be hoped. My doctor is willing to prescribe lidocaine cream if I ask for it, which I may request when we progress towards areas where sensitivity will be highest

Now the big decision remains - do I take the plunge and buy that skirt suit? Consensus here was positive!

 

Love,

~Audrey.

 

You have a much better tolerance for pain then me.  I use a even more potent cream than lido, take nerve pain meds and still can't take it on some days.  I've been getting nerve block injections for the upper lip.

 

I give you permission to get the suit! (just call me "the enabler". )  You can always return it if it doesn't look good in person.

Hugs

Bri

[Chloe Cozee]

I had a doctor appointment this morning. A week and a half ago, I tested positive for Covid. It only felt like a head cold. This time I tested negative. I can go back to work. All of you take care of yourselves! This seems to affect everyone differently! 

 

Chloe

[Willow]

Hi,

 

Thanks everyone for your good remarks.  
 

@KymmieL, I go along with it’s a combination of things.  Clearly you have a lot of stress and stress can affect your emotions.  Next, you may have depression,  there are many different types of depression and each type takes a different type of medication.  If you go on an antidepressant you have to make sure it is the correct medication.

 

good luck

 

Willow

[Bri2020]

On 1/17/2021 at 9:06 AM, Jackie C. said:

 

I like that! I'd have to try it on though and see how it looked on me. Every time I see a top I like in an ad, I need to remind myself that I'm not exactly SHAPED like the model that's wearing it.

 

I miss changing rooms.

 

Hugs!

Did you ever get that jacket we were all eyeing before Xmas?  I love mine but had to have the buttons reinforced, the thread holding them kept breaking. 

[KymmieL]

I definitely have depression, both seasonal and Major. On meds for the Major depression.  Stress Ah yeah. I have that too.

 

Well I didn't change into a new shirt today when I got to work. Kinda good thing as my youngest came in. That is one stress I don't need right now.

 

Kymmie