Kat Patch Notes 0.1
I like puns way too much to resist this new naming scheme. The week before last was pretty slow, but last week had a lot happen. I’m going to get the good news out of the way right away. But also going to maintain this new patch note meme.
Kat Got E! - As of patch 0.1, which deployed yesterday, Kat now has Estrogen patches. hence the pun!
Hair Reduction Results - My home IPL has had decent results on a few spots for hair removal. With more usage, I should see better reductions, but my hair is coming in patchy now.
Holes in ears acquired - Got my ear lobes pierced over the weekend!
Empress’s new clothes! - New wardrobe is coming together, and it’s not just being nekkid.
A little mopey - Work been annoying, back to back doctor’s appointments, partner not feeling well. So despite all the good stuff, that’s been happening, still fighting off the ennui of depression. Still feel overall better, but my dysphoria is definitely worse when I’m in a bad mood.
Okay, this joke has gone on long enough. Gonna type things out normal.
So basically, last week I started by taking some more steps towards socialized transition. I ordered new glasses that are distinctly fem, round turtleshell ones. I ordered a few different brands of pants and a skirt(It go spinny). I finally decided on a pair of work pants, so I got 6 of those to cover my work week, and some day off pants/shorts. I also found an old skirt that a friend gave me, the last time I tried to transition that fits decently. I’ve ordered new work shirts in a fem cut, and some new fem cut Yettee shirts from the GDQ collection, since I love my gamer shirts. and still plan to have them as part of my wardrobe, albeit likely with other accessories.
In Final Fantasy 14, I got a medium house and decorated, I started a Discord server, but it’s still very WIP, I have every intention of opening my establishment to the public.
But Thursday was the crazy day.
7:30 AM - Dr appt. I had my annual checkup. Everyone at the office was supportive. Multiple nail compliments. Unfortunately, she told me that she doesn’t do HRT, but gave me referrals.
After the appointment, I knew I didn’t have long before my next one, so I went to one of my stores, grabbed breakfast and waited in the parking lot. While searching on my phone, I found planned parenthood had an opening at 1 PM. So I booked it.
9:00 AM - Therapy - Overall, fine conversation, had some technical difficulties on the phone, but she gave me some resources I’ll talk about later.
1:00 PM - I didn’t know what to expect going in, but this conversation was very different than most medical conversations I’ve had. She sent me a document, then read it. Essentially telling me what estrogen and t-blockers will and won’t do. Good and bad. Then I had to acknowledge it. I had heard so much online, that there was insane levels of gatekeeping around HRT, but like, this might be different in some states, but Ohio is pretty conservative. It’s drifted republican over the course of my lifetime. I can imagine some places in the south might be worse, but like. I set an appointment and left with a prescription for estrogen the same day. I stand by my statements before, reddit(and the internet as a whole.) poisoned my mind and made me think things are worse than they are.
Saturday, I got my ears pierced. Had a few people comment yesterday, but I’ll have my temporary studs for 3-4 weeks, so I won’t have anything besides a metal ball for a while. I’ve got some cute black studs and moon shaped earrings I plan to wear once I can swap. I have a dermatologist appointment scheduled soon. I’m desperately hoping for insurance covered facial hair removal, or at least affordable removal. It’s the one thing that’s stopping me from presenting. I hope so much that in 2-3 months, between HRT and laser hair removal, my facial hair is thin enough that I can present without going ‘hon mode.’
Finally, on Sunday, while trying on clothes, I decided to run the trash in my fem-outfit. There were some people working outside and one said hi to me. I gave a quick little hi back, then bolted back inside. I was super awkward, but honestly, it made me feel a little better despite everything. Like I was seen. Also started sharing pictures with my partner. I feel safe around them, which is super valuable. I just wish they were feeling better and that I could do more to help them.
Oh yeah, and other dumb girly stuff:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~ IS SO CUTE!!!