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By Ivy · Posted
I don't need that "new math." My brain does it on its own. -
By Willow · Posted
You know the advantages we had using long division and multiplication, slide rules and log table? We can look at a result and know right away if something is wrong with it. Kids that have grown up using calculators can hit keystrokes on their calculator but they have no clue that the answer is wrong when there is a factor of ten that they messed up. Also we learned our basic math tables inside out and upside down. They use this new math that mixes everything up. -
By Mmindy · Posted
Good afternoon Kayla, Welcome to Transgender Pulse Forum, I hope you find this place as helpful and fun as I do. There are so many people from all walks of life, and locations in the World. Look around and join in on any threads you find interesting. Best wishes, stay positive and motivated, Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By Mikayla2024 · Posted
Hi All, So today, I finally met with my Nurse Practitioner in her office to officially go over HRT for me. A little bit of background about gender affirming care in my province I live in - Doctors and NP’s now have the authority to perform gender affirming care as per a new directive recently. I only know because 6 weeks ago when I met with her and telling her about who I truly am, she said that before our appointment she was in a province wide zoom meeting with the sexual health centre in Halifax about gender affirming care and them explaining to all the PCP’s that if they can handle gender affirming care in the community as it would help save resources to focus on the more sensitive clientele such as children and teens. At the end, I had to sign a document ensuring I understood everything. I grabbed the document so fast and signed away !! So, she prescribed XXmg of spiro daily in the morning (Anti-Androgen) to start for 4 weeks and then seeing how I respond to that, she’s going to then start me on Estrogen pills. I already have a follow up appointment booked at the end of June. I trust my NP wholeheartedly, kinda disappointed that I didn’t get the E, but I totally understand why. I’m a little nervous with the side effects however of Spiro, but regardless of side effects I’m going ahead with the plan and trusting in process and becoming who I’m truly supposed to be. Question though as I’m curious - I know it’s a low dose of spiro but even then what sort of changes can I see from just the spiro alone without the e for those first 4 weeks? thanks everyone!! Kayla -
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By Mmindy · Posted
Yes I do... Creating/Building handcrafted gifts for family and friends using wood or metal. Camping and all the things you think could go with that, hiking, fishing, hunting, bird watching, meeting new people, and music festivals. Bluegrass, Folk, Americana. Seeing new parts of the world, and historical locations. Star gazing. My father use to say he didn't trust anyone that didn't have at least to vises. I'm not so worried about your vises, however I don't think anyone should have less than two hobbies. Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By Mmindy · Posted
Congratulations @LoreleiI hope it works out for you. Hugs, Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By KathyLauren · Posted
We were not allowed to use calculators in high school. Even if we could afford one, $80 (in 1970 dollars!) would only get you a four-function calculator, so it would have been pointless anyway. Everything was slide rules and longhand. Being a math nerd, that was no hardship for me. When my brothers and I were cleaning out my father's house after he passed, I found a couple of slide rules in his wife's desk. I appropriated them and still have them, my own having been foolishly tossed years ago. -
By Carolyn Marie · Posted
That is lovely, Charlize. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, and congrats on your "anniversary." It's always been the little things that make me happiest about being a woman outwardly, and I'm glad that it's the same for you. Getting older can sometimes be unpleasant and difficult, but we who transitioned later in life can appreciate the changes transition has brought us, as much as, or perhaps more than, someone who transitioned young. HUGS Carolyn Marie -
By Mmindy · Posted
Hugs @MaeBeIt's normal to loose sleep after losing a job. Then you compound that with your anticipated move across the country and transitioning. I'm surprised you're getting any sleep. I'm also sure your wife does since any anxiety you're experiencing. I don't know if you're using online counseling or not, but it might be a good idea to keep in touch with your therapist via video until you locate a local therapist in your new community once you've moved. It's okay to feel lost or detached while you're in the moving/job hunting process. I'm excited for you and your new opportunities. Mindy🌈🐛🏳️⚧️🦋 -
By Carolyn Marie · Posted
I would like to mention that I participated in this study today and completed a one hour interview with Mr. Davenport. He had a lot of really excellent questions and was very nice. I think he learned a lot from me, and I enjoyed talking with him. Carolyn Marie -
By Charlize · Posted
4 years ago after 63 years as a man my wife asked me what i wanted for my 64th birthday. I told her that i wanted her to come with me to the mall to get my ears pierced. That was our first trip out together as a pair of females. I think she felt so many of the fears i had felt for years when i'd dress and enter the world as myself. We did it and the sky didn't fall on us. I was walking on air, finally myself and in the world with the woman i love. 4 years have passed now. "He" is no longer presenting himself anywhere. He is not gone. 63 years of him dominating my life leaves many marks, many of which i still enjoy. He will always be part of me. The world now sees a much different person. I am still adjusting to the reactions of others. At the farm newcomers coming for lumber from the sawmill seem amazed when i come out to greet them. The "Your Charlize!" statements hold an incredulity i enjoy. When it comes to moving wood i am relegated to a much lighter load. No complaints form this older gal about that. It's fun to see the guys showing off a bit for my benefit but i wonder if they know how those boards got there to start? Mmmm being female brings up many interesting views i had not noticed before. Seeing the world from two sides is a privilege that compensates for the ignorance of the haters who simply can't understand. Speaking of that i wonder at how much different i might have been in a fully accepting world. Adversity does give perspectives not otherwise seen. I've found that in several aspects of my life. Anyway 68 is great so far. It's been very hot for this time of year here in NJ. Yesterday i was wearing a knee length jean skirt and nice red top when i went out to grab a pizza. Yea, we had a pizza party with my family. It was lovely. As i left the pizzeria with the pies in hands a gentleman ran to open the door for me. I looked at him to thank him and noticed his gaze seemed glued to my legs only looking up to smile when he heard my thanks. Ahhhh it's lovely to be a 68 year old hottie. At 76 i'm still a happy young lady. Men still smile and so do the women i meet at the store. Life blesses me as the earth travels on another trip around the sun. I am finding a peace with myself and the world that seemed impossible at 62. Hugs, Charlize -
By Vidanjali · Posted
Thank you, @Betty K. You did very well in all respects. Please take care of your mental well-being, dear. Digging so deeply into this is bound to affect your inner peace. Don't let it stick to you, if you can. Much love. -
By BobbiSkunk · Posted
Last night was salmon (on a cedar plank?) and lima beans! Kind of simple, but I needed that. ... Please, if anyone has tasty fish recipes share them? Also, not sure why the salmon came with a small cedar plank to cook it on, was just looking to try something new. >.> -
By Karen Carey · Posted
Where am I? I now have the answer. A short recap. Having been diagnosed with gender dysphoria last year, at the age of 79, I started an initial dose of HRT in December. My psychiatrist suggested that it was likely to affect me in one of three ways. Firstly, that oestrogen was not right for me and to discontinue it; secondly that it might push me down the road to transition; thirdly that it might temper the dysphoria such that there would be no need to seek further transition. I felt a mix of wanting two and three, but with social transitioning (outside the family) terrifying me. The first four months produced mild physical and mental changes that I have talked about before, and seem to be common. I felt that the HRT was easing me down the path to transitioning, encouraged by an Endo who was keen to hear of my progress with name-change and coming out further. (This on the assumption that I wanted to increase the HRT. I did not.) Then, something strange happened. In April I started reading @SallyStone’s chapters of her life (Sally’s Trans World, a wonderful read). She made me think hard, and in a slightly different way from before. A switch clicked off. It was 15th April when the desire to transition left me. Of course, the dysphoria has not wound back to zero. I still love the feminine, admire the feminine form, and dressing as a woman. But, the urge to transition has gone. The fear that I may regress just as suddenly is now easing. The result is a much more relaxed me. My psychiatrist is very pleased (as am I) with the effect that HRT has had on me, and while recognising that GD is still his diagnosis, he recommends staying on the low dose. My GP is delighted that I am not proceeding any further with transition from a medical perspective. For me, the small physical effects that I am experiencing are outweighed by the mental benefits. I write this to give a different perspective on the value of low-dose HRT. It may help those with GD who are uncertain about transitioning. Thanks for reading. Karen
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