1yr anniversary on HRT

[Raven1981]

Hello All:

 

So I was taking a look and cannot believe my 1yr anniversary on HRT is coming up.  I have started on HRT in January 18th 2018.  I have had my up's and down's.  Experienced a wide range of emotions.  Lost some family and friends.  Made a few friends from my support group.  But the most important thing is that I am really happy and excited.  Have seen alot of changes physically and also mentally.  I have also made friends on here that I am looking forward to when I head over to CA from AZ that I would love to meet up with for lunch.  I am also very excited that I am smiling so much that my face has been hurting and people have said that they can see dimples on my face.

 

I am just really super happy to be living full time as myself and be hearing my name and correct pronouns and just all around to finally be free and be myself.  I love myself

 

Lots of Love

 

Amy

[SugarMagnolia]

That's so great, Amy! Congratulations on becoming you and becoming happier.

If you get up to Northern California let me know. I'd love to do lunch!

[Susan R]

Congrats on your upcoming anniversary, Amy!  That's a big milestone.  I can't wait to get there.  I'm so happy for you and that your changes are allowing you to be the "real" you.

 

Susan R?

[Kylie]

Amy, Congrats! Super excited for you! 

 

Hope things continue to grow grow and you have a prosperous 2019!

 

Kylie

[Jani]

3 hours ago, Amy LeBlanc said:

But the most important thing is that I am really happy and excited. 

This is the most important part!   I'm happy for you.  Congratulations! 

 

Jani

[Mickey]

Congratulations! I celebrate my HRT anniversary on January 20. Which is also my born on day. So I actually look forward to my birthdays now. Next month I will be 28 again, and 5.

[KymmieL]

Congratulations, Amy.   A big milestone to be at. Cannot wait till my 1yr. but I have to stat first. Hopefully soon.

 

Kymmie

[emilia4]

Hey, that's awesome! It's like another birthday!

 

Good milestone to reflect on the journey you've been on so far.

[Raven1981]

Hello All:

 

So I know that I have officially started hormones January of 2018 so it is my 1 year anniversary, but for the first 6 month's I was on patches and just was having problems with the patches and trying to get my estrogen numbers up.  Within the first month of starting HRT my T went down from starting at 127 to 8 so mt T dropped fast but starting out on patches my E did not rise and did not see anything for 6 months.  Then when I switched to injections is when my E started to rise up and started to see some changes.  So I dont know if I should count January as my 1 year anniversary since I have had problems with patches or if I should count June being my 1 year since that is when I started on injections and really started to feel the emotions, and seeing some changes and started to get my E under control.

 

Lots of Love

 

Amy

[VickySGV]

Keep this one.  It got you going.  Most of us have had changes in the E dose or delivery method over the course of our HRT.  Enjoy it, but nothing to keep you from celebrating come June time.

[Raven1981]

I will admit that starting on patches was nice and it was a very nice way to get used to hormones.  Even thou I had problems with the patches and the delivery methods of the estrogen on patches.  It was a very nice suttle way to get used to HRT and also a nice way to have my mind get used to it.

 

But then when June comes around, that is when I know it has been 1 year since switching from patches to injections and how on injections is when I really started to feel very comfortable and confident and everything started to make sense.  Then of course the physical changes.

[Josie Beth]

Congratulations! Happy one year!

[Susan R]

You did it, Amy! Congratulations! ?

[Raven1981]

Thank You all.

 

I will admit that I have had up's and down's but I still know that this is the correct path.  I have found self acceptance and happiness along with individuals telling me that used to know me that I am no longer stuttering and I am alot more confident in myself.  My mental health feels so much better and have learned so much about myself.  I look forward to the coming year here to see how my second year is and then also what more changes will happen with me.

 

Thank you all and I love the support from everyone and love how I have made so many friends in here and would love to meet for lunch sometime in the future.

[BrandiBri]

Congrats Amy!

[Kirsten]

1 down, MANY more to come!! Congrats hun! 

[Michelle F]

Hi Amy, When you come to California, I live in the first major populace on Interstate 10. 

 

The Coachella Valley! Palm Springs!

 

I live in Desert Hot Springs! If you contact me when you get here, I will treat you to a day at the Desert Hot Springs Spa! 8 pools ranging from 80°-104°. Sauna! Manicure/pedicure (if you want). Full service restaurant and lounge!

 

Check out the web site. http://dhsspa.com

 

[Raven1981]

19 minutes ago, Michelle F said:

Hi Amy, When you come to California, I live in the first major populace on Interstate 10. 

 

The Coachella Valley! Palm Springs!

 

I live in Desert Hot Springs! If you contact me when you get here, I will treat you to a day at the Desert Hot Springs Spa! 8 pools ranging from 80°-104°. Sauna! Manicure/pedicure (if you want). Full service restaurant and lounge!

 

Check out the web site. http://dhsspa.com

 

That would be nice Michelle.  I want to take a trip to CA.  I used to live in Ontario and have a few friends out there who want to see me as well.  I will make sure to stop by.  I also want to see about meeting Vicky as well.  I know the i10 all too well.

 

 

 

Thank You all for your support and kind words