Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Willow]

Good morning coffee friends

 

i’ll be getting blood work this afternoon.  I always try to time it so that it is mid cycle on the Estradiol shots and a month after any other hormone medications adjustments.

 

And now a word from our sponsor.

 

Ah, that wonderful aroma of fresh morning coffee brewing.  The taste of the first cup of the day.  Enjoy it, the weekend is almost here.

 

Thant you Connie Albert.  Now back to our post.

 

Today could be good or bad.  We are also headed to our condo to check on the status.  Will they get the CO next week?  When will we close?  I’ve ordered a Refrigerator and will order the washer and dryer today.   But I need to make sure when I can set the delivery dates.

 

Willow

[stveee]

Between group therapy and the recent visit with my therapist, apparently a stumbling block in my relations with another trans girl is my I.T.

Yes, that old trans nemesis "IT".

..to not get too illustrated, my therapist suggested I rename my part to a female organ, (as well as my partner's) and see if that would help.

I told my friend I realized I was still going through a lot of changes and the long process of self-acceptance, that I may need a little bit more time and patience even though I am pretty much full time and out at 6 months. She has been transed for 10 years. We will see what develops.

[KymmieL]

3 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

I have also been working on an outfit for Milwaukee Pride next month. I decided to pass on wearing black, it'll be chainmail instead. Since it's already made, I'm repurposing one of my 3d printed chainmail shirts into a bikini top and matching miniskirt of some sort. It'll be super light weight but I am concerned about the weather and freezing to death in a skimpy outfit.

Here is a preview of Liz in her outfit.

 

[KathyLauren]

I had my first mammogram today.  It was not nearly as scary as I had heard.  They squish each breast twice.  One of them was a bit ouchy, but she stopped squishing before it got really painful.  On the whole, pretty harmless.

 

In the interview before the procedure, I got asked if I still had my uterus!  😄  I said I never had one.  She said, "Oh?!?" and I could tell she was thinking "WTH?"  So I explained, and she was cool with it.  She asked if I had had any procedures done on them (i.e. BA), which obviously would have had implications for the procedure. 

 

So a mostly painless procedure with respecful staff.

[Ivy]

37 minutes ago, KathyLauren said:

So a mostly painless procedure with respecful staff.

Excellent 

[Heather Nicole]

3 hours ago, stveee said:

Between group therapy and the recent visit with my therapist, apparently a stumbling block in my relations with another trans girl is my I.T.

Yes, that old trans nemesis "IT".

 

Took me too long to figure out you weren't talking about Information Technology. I guess everyone has their own nemeses 😁

 

2 hours ago, KymmieL said:

Here is a preview of Liz in her outfit.

 

 

Haha! On another note, I'd sell my soul if I could look like that! Probably not to the devil or anything, though, maybe just the pawn shop or a good flea market.

 

 

[Heather Nicole]

At work, I have a Saturday rotation and a Sunday rotation. Every 6 weeks the rotations just happen to land together. The bad news? That's this weekend. The good news? Whenever I work Saturday, I get Friday off, so today is my weekend! Whoohoo!! It's nice and warm and sunny today, too. (Second day in a row! Can you believe it?)

 

Yesterday was my monthly in-person trans group which was nice. I always look forward to that. On the way back, I noticed my gas tank was getting really low, again, but I didn't have the energy to bother. So, there's my perfect excuse to get out of the house today while it's still nice out. I may pop by the garden center too, and see what sort of herb and vegetable plants they have. (One year I lucked out and they had culantro! Not to be confused with cilantro, although they do pair well together. Culantro's not well known around here, but it's one of my favorite herbs. Goes great in mexican or caribbean. I've heard it's also common in some Asian regions. I bet it'd go well with vietnamese.)

 

5 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

I have also been working on an outfit for Milwaukee Pride next month. I decided to pass on wearing black, it'll be chainmail instead. Since it's already made, I'm repurposing one of my 3d printed chainmail shirts into a bikini top and matching miniskirt of some sort. It'll be super light weight but I am concerned about the weather and freezing to death in a skimpy outfit.

 

Sounds awesome! Hopefully the June weather will cooperate.

 

5 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

In other news, I'm still slowly going going through my things and getting rid of what I don't need to make moving easier in a couple/few months. It's hard with all the memories tied to everything but I don't have choice ad I have to do it.

 

That reminds me, I still have half a garage full of boxes and things I need to go through. *Sigh* that's been a sloooow, ongoing project... But first I need to tackle the unholy mess I've managed to accumulate in the kitchen. Well, I guess I have my weekend planned out!

 

I'm going to need another coffee...

 

[Mmindy]

Good afternoon everyone, I'm still in catch up mode.

 

@KymmieL and @Willow I was interviewed and told I would be the first choice to replace the central division safety manager. Two weeks later the Vice President of Safety introduced me to the new central division safety manager. Then asked if I would show him around the emergency response van, and make sure he received all the required OSHA and NFPA Hazardous Materials Technician training? To say I was heart broken, angry, and totally let down is an understatement. I did make sure he was brought up to speed, and after his second big rig crash response, and spilling 3,000 gallons of chemical oh my God. he was fired. That's when I was put into the position, and eventually became the companies top adviser on cargo tank crash response. I was know as the Company MacGyver and Answer Man for our corporate North American Response Team. So Kymmie, take your time make yourself available and people will notice you in a positive light.

 

3 hours ago, KathyLauren said:

So a mostly painless procedure with respecful staff.

Kathy, I'm so glad to hear that your procedure was done with respect, and hope comes back all clear.

 

7 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

I decided to pass on wearing black

Elizabeth, you know you have to post pictures now that you're straying away from black.

5 hours ago, stveee said:

I am pretty much full time and out at 6 months. She has been transed for 10 years. We will see what develops.

Stveee, stay positive and motivated. I hope things workout for you.

 

17 hours ago, HollyNG said:

Got the call my feminizing hormones came in today at the pharmacy and picked them up.Start on them tommorrow

Yea! and Congratulations Holly!

On 5/11/2022 at 3:10 PM, Hannah Renee said:

I'll be used to it by Sunday, when it will be 70

Take care Hannah, you're right to be drinking a body refreshing mix of electrolytes.

 

On another note... My wife has finally agreed to read a couple of books recommended by the trans community for spouses of transgender folks. I asked her to read them not so much to change her mind, but to better understand my mind. So she's still willing to work on our relationship, my transition, and our dealings with us. There's Hope.

 

 

Hugs for you all,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[LaurenA]

Saw the DR yesterday to restart my HRT after a 5 month hiatus.  It was my first time seeing him so we had that fun conversation about what name did I want him to use and what were my preferred pronouns.  I think he was a little taken back when I told him it really didn't matter to me.  I know who I am and I don't care what other people think I am.  We settled on the feminine side so in my records I'm Lauren and female.

 

Getting ready to ride that roller coaster again!

[Willow]

Got my blood work done for estrogen level and lipids. Takes several days for results 

[KymmieL]

3 hours ago, Heather Nicole said:

Haha! On another note, I'd sell my soul if I could look like that! Probably not to the devil or anything, though, maybe just the pawn shop or a good flea market.

I would too. It would depend on what the devil was offering in addition. LOL. but then again at a pawn shop you could buy it back. Big, LOL.

 

Kymmie

[Ivy]

1 hour ago, Hannah Renee said:

The really good news is that, while payroll has to be in my legal name, I will be called Hannah, and my time card and my NAME TAG will have HANNAH.

That will be nice

[Elizabeth Star]

Princess Leia is close but not quit.

 

This is what I have so far. It still needs some tweaking and I will most likely be wearing a lot less underneath it. I feel the skirt need more personality, maybe I'll make it asymmetrical.

 

 

[Willow]

So gooood evening.  Think Boris Karloff 

 

We've been in the ER since about 2p.m.  it's now 8:45.  My wife Finally got seen about 7:30. The vampire just left with her blood. Why would be TMI so not going there.  Haven't eaten since  noon.

 

The condo is looking good. I can finally see the light at the end of this year long tunnel. We signed our letter of Intent last May. Initial deposit in June. Contract stated closing in October.  Seven months late.  8 months on the boat.  They haven't even started the next building and there are three yet to be built. Washer and dryer ordered with delivery scheduled for June 1st. 

 

Tired Willow

 

[Heather Nicole]

28 minutes ago, Elizabeth Star said:

Princess Leia is close but not quit.

 

This is what I have so far. It still needs some tweaking and I will most likely be wearing a lot less underneath it. I feel the skirt need more personality, maybe I'll make it asymmetrical.

 

 

 

Very cool!

[KymmieL]

8 minutes ago, Hannah Renee said:

Could make for an interesting sunburn.

Hannah, I agree.

 

Looking good, Liz.

 

Well a good couple days, Yesterday, Went and got O2 added to my C-pap machine. Got it hooked up today. Will see if it helps any. Also, Yesterday. Had my hearing checked. Yeah, I'm deaf. HUH, What did you say? So getting hearing aids. I guess I am just falling apart piece by piece.

 

This morning had my legs waxed for the first time. An experience but the little pain didn't bother me, and I am a girl when it comes to pain. Wait a minute, I am a girl anyways. LOL. Going to look at a house tomorrow. Seems nice in the pictures and from the front. Good sized back yard for the grandkids, dogs, my wife's Lilacs, her cactus. and of course. I may be able to do a garden railway. First things first. liking the house and getting the house.

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

[Mmindy]

3 hours ago, Hannah Renee said:

The really good news is that, while payroll has to be in my legal name, I will be called Hannah, and my time card and my NAME TAG will have HANNAH.

This is very good news Hannah, congratulations.

Once you have your name legally changed there shouldn't be any trouble with your payroll change over.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Mmindy]

1 hour ago, Elizabeth Star said:

This is what I have so far.

That's cool looking Lizzy.

[Jackie C.]

2 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

his is what I have so far. It still needs some tweaking and I will most likely be wearing a lot less underneath it. I feel the skirt need more personality, maybe I'll make it asymmetrical.

 

I like the ties. I don't know why it never occurred to me to do that, I always used links. You're right about the skirt though, it's kind of blah the way it is. Some kind of shape to it would definitely be better.

 

Hugs!

[JustineM]

3 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

Princess Leia is close but not quit.

 

This is what I have so far. It still needs some tweaking and I will most likely be wearing a lot less underneath it. I feel the skirt need more personality, maybe I'll make it asymmetrical.

 

 

Well dang. Now I’m sad that I’m going to miss Pride this year. I would agree with taking the skirt asymmetrical. Maybe a fringe under the top? 

[Betty_B]

Good morning everyone

 

 130 am coffee in hand already 😖

 

sitting here trying to figure out why my daughter would drive 450 miles to the beach where  i live and only visit once for 15 min,

as far as the great grand children , looks like i will never get to meet them ever ,  sad, hurt that doesn't even come close to explain  the feelings i have over this , i cant do this any longer , not sure how im going to crawl out of this funk the hole has gotten so deep, in the end just  cutting  ties to all in my past life and just go forward alone seems all thats left for me to do ,

 

I could just cry ,, i am crying , life is just not worth living  some times

 

        Betty

[KymmieL]

How could I have forgot the most important thing. My GYN who is monitoring my transition. Has increased both my Spiro and my E.

 

Betty, so sad that your daughter has done this. While she may have given up on you right now. You are still her parent, and one day she may surprise you.

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

[Elizabeth Star]

9 hours ago, Hannah Renee said:

Could make for an interesting sunburn.

 

How did your consult go today?

It went pretty good. I have to get a second letter from my HRT provider and a mammogram. Then a 6-8 month wait.

 

7 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

 

I like the ties. I don't know why it never occurred to me to do that, I always used links. You're right about the skirt though, it's kind of blah the way it is. Some kind of shape to it would definitely be better.

 

Hugs!

It's funny you should say that 'cause that's how I usually would have done it too.  Using as many links as possible.

[Ivy]

6 hours ago, Betty_B said:

I could just cry ,, i am crying , life is just not worth living  some times

I'm so sorry for you.  I don't understand how some people can be so cruel.

 

I have a daughter in Wilmington that I haven't seen in several years.  We do text occasionally though.  It's a long drive, but I would go if she invited me.  

[Mmindy]

7 hours ago, Betty_B said:

i am crying , life is just not worth living  some times

Betty, I know how hard it cuts into our hearts when family rejects the real person we need to be. I hope you are able to see the the difference between sometimes and always. Please look for the good in your immediate surroundings and know you are valued, worthy, and loved. Just as you are. 
 

While we’re separated by miles, our situation is similarly close.

 

Hugs and Good Morning,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋