I started HRT on November 1, 2016 taking Estradiol pills. In early January I switched to taking Estradiol Cypionate by injection. I have now received 3 shots. So far I have not seen the results I am hoping for, but my endocrinologist says change will happen, and that I just need to be patient. She is right, but being patient is not easy. I have to do a lab test around March 20th, to check progress. I hope that maybe then she will increase the dosage.
On Monday I filed papers with the Superior Court of California in San Diego to change my name and gender, and that will hopefully be done by the end of March. Then I can get my drivers license changed. Then I will need to make the changes with Social Security.
Right now I am working, but it is not permanent and is out of state. I want to find something in California. I anticipate continuing in my current employment until the end of May. I am not working as Grace in this position, and I do not see that changing, so it is imperative I find a position where I can be my true self. Also, I think it would be better to have a fresh start where I will be only known as Grace.
I want to have SRS done in the next 2 years. For myself, I feel SRS is absolutely essential.
For me I find myself to be excited and yet scared at the same time.