Big day... Finally here!

[JanePeterson]

Sitting in the parking lot of endocrinologist... Letter in hand... Pinching myself to make sure this is real.

25% of my brain is telling me to run into the woods and hide

75% is telling me to run in to the office and get going

I'll be heading in soon... !!!

Jane

[pamela7]

good luck ... very happy for you

[Jennifer-GWN]

ssssssoooooooo..........wwwhhhhaaaatttt hhhaaappppeeeennneeedddd??? :) im sure all is good.

[LeaP]

That's a very specific kind of anticipation, isn't it!?

Question ... you are doing this outside of the system? If so, you know you're setting up a potential issue should you need something like surgery?

And congrats! I'm looking forward to your next post!

[JanePeterson]

All set!!! What a wonderful Doctor, just a great experience... The best part is I can do my blood work a bit closer to home (took me 5 hrs to get here 1 way!)

Estradiol and Finasteride to start, may add spiro in 6-8 weeks after blood test

I am rejoicing

[becky77]

Good stuff Jane.
I hope it works well for you.

[PaulaQ]

Congratulations, Jane. I expect you'll like this!

[MissDanielle]

Congrats!

[Emma Beth]

Hugs and congrats.

[Jennifer-GWN]

Well there you go sweetie... Good for you congrats.

[Megan G]

Congrats Jane!

[JanePeterson]

Thanks everyone... What a great experience - the staff were so friendly and professional, and the doctor couldn't have been more informative and reassuring - despite being on the wrong side of the planet, it was totally worth the drive - they even tried to finagle a way to get my insurance to cover the visit!(didn't go that route but it was nice of them to try). Luckily, management from this point will consist of local blood work and email unless I feel the need to come in. This girl is exhausted (left the house at 0530, getting back here at 9!) but I am relieved to be taking the next big step.

[Jennifer-GWN]

...and like many of us at that point ... likely smiling and shaking at the same time. Big moment!

[Stephanie Sometimes]

Congratulations Jane! Exciting isn't it? We are somewhat in the same boat as I had my first appointment last week to start HRT. Waiting on blood test results and then a second visit with the doc to get the prescription and get started. I was just so ready that I never hesitated that day for a second but the significance of going into that doctors office that morning was really on my mind.

I believe having the right doctor is so important and I am lucky that there a local doctor here with lots of experience with trans patients and HRT. She is in high demand and that is the only negative because it means a long wait to get an appointment. It was the most satisfying conversation I ever had with any doctor which was so nice. It sounds like you had a good experience with your doctor as well. Does your endo have much experience with trans patients?

Wishing you great success and happiness in your journey and lets hope the potholes, roadblocks and naysayers are not too hard to overcome.

Stephanie

[I Am Paula]

Welcome to our very weird club. I hope you love it here! Congrats.

[PretzelGirl]

And so it begins. Something you will always remember. I wouldn't be surprised if many knew the time of their first pill.

[Suzanne F]

Jane
Congratulations! It's so exciting to start down the path. Remember the feelings you have today, they are priceless.
Suzanne

[Marcelle]

Congrats Jane on your next step forward.

Cheers

Marcelle

[JanePeterson]

So after tossing and turnin all night, waking up at 530 just to roll around in bed... Imagining some uncomfortable conversation with a stuck up pharmacist in my mind for hours- finally got my prescription (super cheap too! Was expecting way worse...)

Lady at the counter didn't bat an eye! I was all charged up for an embarrassing episode but it was nothing.


Walking thru the store.. It starts hitting me what the bag in my hand contains and what it means... All the talking and dreaming and plotting has all been theoretical; now it's becoming real

[Cindy J Angel]

So happy for you. Keep us updated girl because I am right behind you.������

[Nigella]

Welcome to the wonderful world of HRT, soon it will be nothing more than routine, but for now, enjoy the experience :)

[Eryn]

... Imagining some uncomfortable conversation with a stuck up pharmacist in my mind for hours...

It can happen. Mimi was being helpful picking up my E prescription at a local pharmacy when the clerk said in a loud voice, "This is a huge dose, and it's for a man! What's the diagnosis?"

Not very subtle, that!

Welcome to the club. We don't have shirts, but some of us eventually get something to fill them out!

[MonicaJean]

It's real and it's awesome! We never forget the day we start HRT! CONGRATULATIONS!!

[JanePeterson]

Ha! Just realized my prescription has my male AND female names on the label - lady at the counter gets bonus points for professionalism!!!

[pamela7]

awesome, so jealous while being super-pleased for you.
my dr's going through referral motions, and i have to say i'm so over this whole waiting game.

[Jacky Aikou]

Jane, congratulations! I've been an avid reader of yours for a couple months now, so it's great to hear about your special day after all the adversity you've faced.
Getting real is now a reality for you!

[Heidi Stevens]

So glad your day came and I wish you the same happiness I had when I started 11 months ago. Good luck Jane and enjoy the ride!

[Lizzy Straite]

Congrats Jane. So happy for you!

[LeaP]

Now, which camp are you in? First dose in the:


Pharmacy parking lot
Secure at home alone
Celebratory/commemorative event
Next morning when you got up
Still deciding
Other???



Whatever it is, remember - you're marked for life. :bday:

[JanePeterson]

Lol! Gave some serious thought to dashing into the Walmart bathroom right there, but figured I would at least pretend to have an ounce of dignity.... Went home, kissed my male face goodbye in the mirror, then took the first of about 18,000 doses after breakfast.

Onwards!

Jane

[Eryn]

First dose in the:


Pharmacy parking lot
Secure at home alone
Celebratory/commemorative event
Next morning when you got up
Still deciding
Other???



You forgot "Right there at the pharmacy counter!"

(Particularly embarrassing with patches!) :)

[LeaP]

Yikes, Eryn!

Jane - does your wife know?

[JanePeterson]

Yes... Wife knows and is encouraging/supportive... I think she's a bit scared at how quickly my state of mind has been deteriorating, and we're both hoping it will improve... As for the future? Well, we're working on that :/

She knows there are changes coming, but it's one thing to read about them, quite another to live it

One day at a time!

Jane

[PennyNZ]

Congrats Jane. Look forward to seeing your future updates

[LeaP]

She knows there are changes coming, but it's one thing to read about them, quite another to live it



You don't know the half of it ...

[TonyaV]

This is so awesome girl. Way to go!

[johnna]

Blessings to you!!!

xoxo,

J

[Suzanne F]

Right after finishing Boston Marathon!