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One Year HRT Anniversary!!


Ellora

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Time sure flies! I started my Lady Meds March 12, 2019. A sense of relief swam over me that day, and have been feeling better and better each day. Yes, I have my ups and downs, but mostly ups. I dont think I am progressing as quickly as others, but I am very happy with my progress nonetheless. The progress I have now with my HRT regiment, has been made easier by having the Orchy last year. The Orchy One year anniversary will be June 6, 2020. =)! 

My breast are continuing to grow, slowly but they haven't stopped. They are tender, some days more than otherwise, but nothing painful, unless they are poked and or elbowed. My nipples are hard 99% of the time.My cheekbones have been getting a lot of nice attention. My body fat has been moving around. Ive gone from pushing a size 36 waist line, to a 32 inch waistline. 

  I am fairly even tempered now . testosterone used to get the best of me, and that is another reason why I am beyond happy where I am now.

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Congratulations Ellora!   It seems like all is well.

 

Jani

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Yay, congrats hun! April 2nd will be my one year, we're transition sisters ?

 

~Toni

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5 hours ago, Ellora said:

Time sure flies! I started my Lady Meds March 12, 2019.

Wonderful news Ellora! Time does go quick when you’re having fun.  Certainly a very big milestone for us all.  Were you like me after taking your first dose or two, “I wonder what it’s going to be like in a year from now?”  Then before you know it...you’re there.  I’m happy for you and your successes..

 

Congratulations,

Susan R?

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Being at peace with myself has been one of the best parts of HRT for me as well.  

Congratulations on a year!

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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A lovely update Ellora, it is good that literally everything is moving in the right direction ;) 

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I'm so happy for you Ellora. By the way your profile pic you look fantastic. Someday I'm going to post my one year anniversary soon to start the journey myself

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On 3/15/2020 at 5:44 PM, Jani said:

Congratulations Ellora!   It seems like all is well.

 

Jani

Thank you! I would’ve said more, but I have been so busy lately, my mind is all over the place. It has been going well thanks! 

 

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On 3/15/2020 at 6:32 PM, ToniTone said:

Yay, congrats hun! April 2nd will be my one year, we're transition sisters ?

 

~Toni

Thank you and Yay for you too! Belated happy  HappyBirthdayAnniversary!  ,?

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On 3/15/2020 at 10:28 PM, Susan R said:

Then before you know it...you’re there.

Thank you and Yes!! In the beginning I was monitoring everything, worried about the numbers, practically creating flowcharts. I’m still watching the numbers, but I’m not so bent on watching every detail. I have actually notice my body has had a little bit of growth spurt around the 1 year mark. Now I’m curious about the next 6 months to the 2 yr Mark. Thanks !!

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On 3/16/2020 at 5:30 AM, Charlize said:

Being at peace with myself has been one of the best parts of HRT for me as well.  

Congratulations on a year!

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

I would not be anywhere close to as happy as I am now if I didn’t at least start my HRT, and even better when I got rid of the fuzzy dice. ? ? To feel, free. It’s the best. Thank you! 

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On 3/16/2020 at 11:09 AM, DeeDee said:

A lovely update Ellora, it is good that literally everything is moving in the right direction ;)

Thank you! It feels sooo good! 

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On 3/16/2020 at 5:07 PM, ShawnaLeigh said:

Wow thank you for the update snd time lines!  Congrats on your new birthday!  
 

My please and thank you! Posting the timelines has helped me journal my journey. This site has helped me with all of my questions and my journey. Thank you! 

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9 hours ago, Denisenj said:

I'm so happy for you Ellora. By the way your profile pic you look fantastic. Someday I'm going to post my one year anniversary soon to start the journey myself

Thank you and thank you! I have to credit all the hard work was done by Snapchat. I still need to post a pic with real makeup on, someday. I can’t until I can wish you a happy anniversary! It will happen! 

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Hey Girl Friend..Any pic of you would be a great pic you positivity and confidence is all that is need the rest is window dressing. again congrats .much lv

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4 hours ago, Ellora said:

Thank you and Yay for you too! Belated happy  HappyBirthdayAnniversary!  ,?

Thank you hun! ?

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On 4/6/2020 at 10:23 PM, Alex C said:

Hey Girl Friend..Any pic of you would be a great pic you positivity and confidence is all that is need the rest is window dressing. again congrats .much lv

Hey hey! Thank you soooo much! That makes me feel good to hear. Thanks again! Much lv right back at you! 

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