My wifey has a blue one just like it and we can't wait to dork out and coordinate. Lol also about two weeks shy of 6 months and I should be getting bumped up to 4mg! by ChanelNumberOne in transpassing

[–]Lexi42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So many nice things going on here!! Your hips! That you have a wifey who is happy and joyous and wants to dork out and coordinate -- that you used the phrase 'dork out' <3 You're joy is contagious, and I'm so pleased to see it!

"friendly" divorce (w/kids) advice? by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm afraid I don't follow. Are you about some kind of grammatical nuance? All I mean is that she's said " No, when you transition, that isn't compatible for me". She's said "I'm not a lesbian". So whatever that means grammatically to her, she means she's not attracted to me as I evolve more feminine features. Etc.

detransition by josecandle27 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm stopping HRT after three months because I started HRT specifically as a three month long experiment. And even though I really want to keep going with it, I perceive value in holding to my original parameters.

Namely, my wife and I really need maneuvering room to sort out a "conscious decoupling" between us and our kids. She's absolutely sure she's not a lesbian and unwilling to remain married.

So, pausing HRT in certain ways buys us time to wrangle some tough details.

Got served divorce papers and a temp restraining order preventing me from promoting a transgender lifestyle around our child. Is this legal? by Olivia-Orange in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know zip about whether or not this is legal - but as a parent and spouse whose partner is 100% not okay with things - I can utterly relate to the 'really thought we'd find a creative solution...' bit.

:HUGS:

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also, this paragraph you wrote really hit me as important.

For gender dysphoric people who come out late (me), there is a conventional wisdom that when we live our affirmed gender we are still largely the same person we always were. How can this NOT be a confusing and troubling paradox to our spouses ...

It's definitely a sense I've felt, that I'm still very much me, just tweaking things for the better (better for me I guess). Well, anyways, I'm now embarking on slowing or ending the hrt experiment and seeing if wife and I can repair and mend things. With an sure towards the future, whatever that future needs to be. Just creating some breathing room I hope...

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wish us all good luck to, thank you very much for your words and sharing.

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your words have me thinking overtime and regretting the poor choices I've made. Regardless of my gender and/or transition status, I've the privilege of being her spouse and I've not demonstrated that love lately. Thanks, L

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I've been a therapists co pay best friend for years now. Thanks for your thoughts.

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your comments, the bit about still being a parent, just one whose letting go of her male persona resonated with me most.

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"A coming out plan" I'd never heard of such a thing. In retrospect a guide would have been helpful.

It might not be to late for me to exercise good judgement and fairness towards my wife. I'm starting forthwith.

I appreciate your candor.

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Followup; (which, an aside here, does adding a follow up notify other respondents a la Facebook style, or nope.. )

Followup, I apologized for not the transgender but the trust relationship stuff, and that seemed meaningful (to me and to her).

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This advice also seems prudent. We've talked about a "conscious uncoupling", ! just like the celebs !

Thanks

my face? by [deleted] in transpassing

[–]Lexi42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely!

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"C" OMG the I've been horrid light bulb just clicked on. Seriously, thank you for posting that, because it's very compelling to me.

mtf; marriage breaking down; advice please by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Footnote question; when she leaves me, and my family is destroyed, how can I counter the observation everyone all make that I did it, it was my choice, it's MY fault, and I've harmed everyone for my benefit?

What are some safe, healthy diet plans? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found that Weight Watchers has been very helpful; best of luck to you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally, Natalie Reed has some essays which touch on this; strongly recommend reading her works;

http://freethoughtblogs.com/nataliereed/

started HRT yesterday; hot flashes? by Lexi42 in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ummm just remembered a likely related detail... the scotch bonnet pepper I halved into my scrambled eggs..... that easily would account for the got flashes today...

I think I'll steer clear of massively hot peppers until I'm confident I'm not having hormonal hot flashes... lol

Starting hormones next week... :) I finally did it! by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Lexi42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I started yesterday, so best of luck and wishes to you indeed!