Resisting by being me
😄 Excited
🫣 Scared
"We'll [burn|build] that bridge when we get to it."
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I did my first estrogen injection and have changed my pronouns to she/her for those that are in the loop (keeping the circle tight right now).
I'm usually pretty quiet, but I'm hoping this version of me can be more open.
Here's to this next phase of my life! 🥂
I started waaay late (I'm over 50), so I moderated my hopes, but #estrogen has been a miracle. I literally look 5 years younger already. I SEE, SMELL and TASTE the world differently.
I LIKE to DANCE (still do it poorly though).
I started waaay late (I'm over 50), so I moderated my hopes, but #estrogen has been a miracle. I literally look 5 years younger already. I SEE, SMELL and TASTE the world differently.
I LIKE to DANCE (still do it poorly though).
I recently got some #estradiol #enanthate and have switched to it. Does anyone have tips on explaining this to a doc who gave me #valerate?
#superfluous #hashtags for #reach
#diyhrt #hrt #estrogen 💉 🏳️⚧️ ❤️
I recently got some #estradiol #enanthate and have switched to it. Does anyone have tips on explaining this to a doc who gave me #valerate?
#superfluous #hashtags for #reach
#diyhrt #hrt #estrogen 💉 🏳️⚧️ ❤️
I had a couple migraines earlier this week. They were both mild, and even before e I'd get one 1-2 a month, but two days in a row is rare for me.
Mixed signals, I need more data. 🤔
I had a couple migraines earlier this week. They were both mild, and even before e I'd get one 1-2 a month, but two days in a row is rare for me.
Mixed signals, I need more data. 🤔
I was struggling with air in the needle/syringe tip when switching from my draw needle to my injection needle. If I drew to my dosage then changed needles, when I pushed out the new air bubble I wouldn't have a full dose.
I was struggling with air in the needle/syringe tip when switching from my draw needle to my injection needle. If I drew to my dosage then changed needles, when I pushed out the new air bubble I wouldn't have a full dose.
1st, I went for a run and my nipples HURT. I knew this one was coming but it still came as a surprise.
2nd, I have much better "body awareness" than I used too... I know what dir my feet are pointing without looking.
1st, I went for a run and my nipples HURT. I knew this one was coming but it still came as a surprise.
2nd, I have much better "body awareness" than I used too... I know what dir my feet are pointing without looking.
I may be a weird edge case, given my age and vision situation, but I cannot remember ever being able to see this well, even with a brand new lens Rx.
I didn't see that coming.
I may be a weird edge case, given my age and vision situation, but I cannot remember ever being able to see this well, even with a brand new lens Rx.
I didn't see that coming.
So far no migraines. I know one week isn't long enough to be useful information, but I'm calling it a positive sign.
So far no migraines. I know one week isn't long enough to be useful information, but I'm calling it a positive sign.
My choice is...
♥️
I chose this one for two reasons. I am a fan of simplicity and it must work well in both dark and light mode.
My choice is...
♥️
I chose this one for two reasons. I am a fan of simplicity and it must work well in both dark and light mode.
My choice is...
♥️
I chose this one for two reasons. I am a fan of simplicity and it must work well in both dark and light mode.
My choice is...
♥️
I chose this one for two reasons. I am a fan of simplicity and it must work well in both dark and light mode.
I write from the front lines of war-torn Portland. Today I fought bravely through a hostile farmers market, narrowly surviving a volley of kombucha bottles. Supplies of pour-over coffee and oat milk run low. Clouds of artisanal incense fill the sky, the drum circles beat incessantly
I write from the front lines of war-torn Portland. Today I fought bravely through a hostile farmers market, narrowly surviving a volley of kombucha bottles. Supplies of pour-over coffee and oat milk run low. Clouds of artisanal incense fill the sky, the drum circles beat incessantly
I don't know if it's a direct effect of E, or if it's in my head as a result of crossing this bridge (and setting the demo charges so I can blow it now that I'm on the other side). 🧨
I don't know if it's a direct effect of E, or if it's in my head as a result of crossing this bridge (and setting the demo charges so I can blow it now that I'm on the other side). 🧨
This makes me a little sad because I have 35+ years of testosterone "damage" to try to undo and I'd like to start my transition with the estrogen levels of an 18 year old cisgender woman.
But...
This makes me a little sad because I have 35+ years of testosterone "damage" to try to undo and I'd like to start my transition with the estrogen levels of an 18 year old cisgender woman.
But...
If you are considering MtF Gender Affirming Hormone Replacement Therapy, I can't recommend this document enough. I've read it at least 4 times.
If you are considering MtF Gender Affirming Hormone Replacement Therapy, I can't recommend this document enough. I've read it at least 4 times.
I did my first estrogen injection and have changed my pronouns to she/her for those that are in the loop (keeping the circle tight right now).
I'm usually pretty quiet, but I'm hoping this version of me can be more open.
Here's to this next phase of my life! 🥂
I did my first estrogen injection and have changed my pronouns to she/her for those that are in the loop (keeping the circle tight right now).
I'm usually pretty quiet, but I'm hoping this version of me can be more open.
Here's to this next phase of my life! 🥂