Daisy (she/her)

u/TechieDamien@lemmy.ml
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on *Permanently Deleted* · c/mtf · 7 pts · 22d

For what it's worth, I didn't find you offensive. I can already tell you are going to be a great community member here!

on TFW · c/fedimemes · 5 pts · 22d

Don't fret Mia, I'll keep you company in the uncool club!

on Need help with dosing · c/mtf · 1 pts · 22d

Unfortunately, there is no conversion factor as the rate at which we break down the esters is unique to each person. Your best shot is to start on a nominal dosage, regardless of what you were on before, and adjust from there based on blood tests.

on *Permanently Deleted* · c/mtf · 3 pts · 24d

Estrodiol esters is usually dissolved in MCT oil (or another oil to avoid allergens) which is more viscous than water. I use 22G to draw and 25G inject personally. As for how fast 30G will be, it depends on how hard you push (to a limit). It will work and you will get an idea for the time it will take when drawing. There is quite a bit of leeway in setup so I would try not to stress over it too much. If it becomes too annoying, you can just lower the gauge when you get more needles later.

on *Permanently Deleted* · c/mtf · 2 pts · 24d

30G is a little on the thin side, but manageable. Just expect it to take longer to draw and inject.

on OH GOD YES · c/womensstuff · 26 pts · 26d

I suspect a lot of women's fashion is designed around what men want to see unfortunately. I got myself a handbag shortly after transitioning due to losing the stuff I used to keep in my pockets all the time...

on My candidate names · c/mtf · 4 pts · 26d

Your name is deeply personal, do I won't say any one or another, as the best name is the name you choose. To help you choose I will ask a few questions for you to answer for yourself (you don't need to tell us the answers if you don't want to, they are to help guide you):

  • Do you want to keep the first letter of your deadname? (Can make some admin easier, and less likely to cause dysphoria from seeing old initials)
  • Do you want a more unique name or a more common name?
  • Do you want a personal story behind your name choice?
  • Do you want (or want to avoid) stereotypical transfemme names?
  • Do you care about how it flows phonetically into your surname (if you are keeping it)?

Then, once you have your list, ask trusted friends or family to try calling you by these names and see what you prefer. Note that if you are not out to them yet, you can do the classic move of playing a DND character with your proposed name.

Good luck and enjoy the journey!