Wow is this real?

[Ashley D.]

Now that I have started HRT I got thinking.
Wow I'm really doing this! Can I do this? I know it's what I have to do to be happy.
I know I want to do this. I have great support. But this is big.
I guess what I'm trying to say/ask is this normal? Has anyone els had thoughts like this when starting to transition?

[Kaitlyn Michele]

yes.

yes

yes

yes


no rulebook, brutal honesty and clear headed self assessment....thats the gig

OTHER people's experience can validate what you are thinking, but people that think differently do not invalidate it...its YOUR experience...its YOUR life...thats what this is all about..

if you have a feeling that this is "right" or "wrong"...listen to it...

one hint, be careful about what you say to others
...many people will openly support you but they secretly hope this all goes away...so be careful over sharing doubts

[JackieMarie]

Kaitlyn summed it up well. Dont give anyone any ammunition of sorts. If it feels right then your fine. Its probably just shock value from the fact you accomplished something you've been thinking about for a long time ;)

[Michelle.M]

Oh, all the time! But that's just a normal occurrence with anything that drastically alters your day-to-day existence. Same as when you meet start dating someone really special, start a new job or go on a fabulous vacation. The difference here is that this is changing your body as well as your life.

[Marleena]

Ashley you'll have clear answers in about a month. That's how long it normally takes for HRT to start making a difference. In my case the GID went away at that point and I began to relax and finally smile.

Your thoughts and concerns are all normal as far as I'm concerned.

[TGMarla]

I kinda think it would be abnormal NOT to have such thoughts, as anyone would do at the beginning of a journey that will change one's life. I wish you well, and safe travels. :battingeyelashes:

[Jorja]

Yes it is real. Yes you can do it. Yes, it is big. And yes, it is normal. You are undertaking a life changing transformation that 98% of the population of the world cannot even fathom let alone attempt.

[ChelseaErtel]

I do so much want to start HRT. But my wife is not ready yet. She knows I want to start but it's way too early to discuss it. I'll be giving it six months before I bring it up if she doesn't. We talk about it, the effects, the dangers, etc., and I'm honest with how I feel about my desire to start. I won't push it however.

I very happy for you (and jealous too). I'll be optimistic and say I'll let you know "when" I start.

[Traci Elizabeth]

one hint, be careful about what you say to others
...many people will openly support you but they secretly hope this all goes away...so be careful over sharing doubts

Some good advice from the other gals but I like this response. Remember, once you open Pandora's Box, you can never close it. Know yourself before you get on your pulpit to shout out to the world that you are a "woman."

[Ashley D.]

Some good advice from the other gals but I like this response. Remember, once you open Pandora's Box, you can never close it. Know yourself before you get on your pulpit to shout out to the world that you are a "woman."

I feel like some may have miss understood what I was saying.
I'm not having any 2nd thoughts. Just thinking how big this is.
My support is my close family my wife,Mom,Mother in law,Sister,and brother.
They know this isn't going away most knew it was comming.

[Sandra1746]

I started Estradiol in September and can report only positive benefits. My wife will also second that opinion.
I am much happier and less "dogmatic". That is why my wife is happy and supportive.
The testosterone level is way down and falling.
I am far more "at peace" in my own skin; a hard concept to define but true.
None of the "negative mood swings" that I was warned about have happened so that is good.

Your experience may vary but for me only good to report. Hopefully your experience will prove good too.

Hugs,
Sandra1746

[Traci Elizabeth]

I feel like some may have miss understood what I was saying.
I'm not having any 2nd thoughts. Just thinking how big this is.
My support is my close family my wife,Mom,Mother in law,Sister,and brother.
They know this isn't going away most knew it was comming.

Yes, I did misunderstand. It is so great you have family support. You are very lucky to have it as a lot of gals don't.

[Melissa A.]

The new car smell does wear off.

That doesn't minimize anything. Every process has a first step, and it's a great feeling, one that everyone doing it gets to experience. That's so nice.

Congratulations!

[JohnH]

I do so much want to start HRT. But my wife is not ready yet. .

My wife suggested that I start HRT and strongly encouraged me to do it. That has lifted me out of my decades long depression. Since big breasts for some of the males run in my family and I had wide hips all along nobody else in my family needs to know.

John