Beth, Claire.
sitting.
upstairs, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 1 year on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injections (and no spiro) since 1/2018: 46 injections in 7mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (4.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery in 23 days(!!)--Going to 2Pass Clinic in Antwerp, Belgium, on 9/4/2018, to spend ~$28K having 6.5hrs of surgery performed by Dr. Bart Van De Ven) !!!!!!!!!!!!! DHEA (dose just halved to 10mg/4d) to raise testosterone a bit (since 4/2018--4mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--7mos). Full-time female since 9/2017 (11.5mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (10mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). Completed 2 semesters (16 sessions) of transgender group speech therapy at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (6mos of voice training since 2/2017). Weightdown to 146lbs (51 down from 197, but 11 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/2017) to 31" (6/2018) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 53 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 35.9 hours; 34 laser hair removal sessions [since 9/2016] (55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--Currently on anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (4mos since 4/15; 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1yr4mos). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed with a bit of purple in front. No haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs. Sephora makeup class attended. Minor body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but being done after FFS. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $53,000.
Beth, Claire.
sitting.
upstairs, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 1 year on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injections (and no spiro) since 1/2018: 46 injections in 7mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (4.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery in 23 days(!!)--Going to 2Pass Clinic in Antwerp, Belgium, on 9/4/2018, to spend ~$28K having 6.5hrs of surgery performed by Dr. Bart Van De Ven) !!!!!!!!!!!!! DHEA (dose just halved to 10mg/4d) to raise testosterone a bit (since 4/2018--4mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--7mos). Full-time female since 9/2017 (11.5mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (10mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). Completed 2 semesters (16 sessions) of transgender group speech therapy at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (6mos of voice training since 2/2017). Weight down to 146lbs (51 down from 197, but 11 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/2017) to 31" (6/2018) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 53 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 35.9 hours; 34 laser hair removal sessions [since 9/2016] (55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--Currently on anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (4mos since 4/15; 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1yr4mos). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed with a bit of purple in front. No haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs. Sephora makeup class attended. Minor body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but being done after FFS. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $53,000.
Beth, Claire.
sitting.
upstairs, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 1 year on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injections (and no spiro) since 1/2018: 46 injections in 7mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (4.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery in 23 days(!!)--Going to 2Pass Clinic in Antwerp, Belgium, on 9/4/2018, to spend ~$28K having 6.5hrs of surgery performed by Dr. Bart Van De Ven) !!!!!!!!!!!!! DHEA (dose just halved to 10mg/4d) to raise testosterone a bit (since 4/2018--4mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--7mos). Full-time female since 9/2017 (11.5mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (10mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). Completed 2 semesters (16 sessions) of transgender group speech therapy at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (6mos of voice training since 2/2017). Weight down to 146lbs (51 down from 197, but 11 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/2017) to 31" (6/2018) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 53 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 35.9 hours; 34 laser hair removal sessions [since 9/2016] (55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--Currently on anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (4mos since 4/15; 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1yr4mos). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed with a bit of purple in front. No haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs. Sephora makeup class attended. Minor body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but being done after FFS. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $53,000.
Carlos, Claire, Katherine.
standing.
smudged.
kitchen, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 1 year on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injections (and no spiro) since 1/2018: 46 injections in 7mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (4.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery in 23 days(!!)--Going to 2Pass Clinic in Antwerp, Belgium, on 9/4/2018, to spend ~$28K having 6.5hrs of surgery performed by Dr. Bart Van De Ven) !!!!!!!!!!!!! DHEA (dose just halved to 10mg/4d) to raise testosterone a bit (since 4/2018--4mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--7mos). Full-time female since 9/2017 (11.5mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (10mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). Completed 2 semesters (16 sessions) of transgender group speech therapy at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (6mos of voice training since2/2017). Weight down to 146lbs (51 down from 197, but 11 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/2017) to 31" (6/2018) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 53 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 35.9 hours; 34 laser hair removal sessions [since 9/2016] (55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--Currently on anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (4mos since 4/15; 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1yr4mos). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed with a bit of purple in front. No haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs. Sephora makeup class attended. Minor body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo+ 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but being done after FFS. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $53,000.
Carlos, Claire, Katherine.
standing.
kitchen, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 1 year on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injections (and no spiro) since 1/2018: 46 injections in 7mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (4.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery in 23 days(!!)--Going to 2Pass Clinic in Antwerp, Belgium, on 9/4/2018, to spend ~$28K having 6.5hrs of surgery performed by Dr. Bart Van De Ven) !!!!!!!!!!!!! DHEA (dose just halved to 10mg/4d) to raise testosterone a bit (since 4/2018--4mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--7mos). Full-time female since 9/2017 (11.5mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (10mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). Completed 2 semesters (16 sessions) of transgender group speech therapy at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (6mos of voice training since 2/2017). Weight down to 146lbs (51 down from 197, but 11 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/2017) to 31" (6/2018) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 53 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 35.9 hours; 34 laser hair removal sessions [since 9/2016] (55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--Currently on anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (4mos since 4/15; 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1yr4mos). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed with a bit of purple in front. No haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs. Sephora makeup class attended. Minor body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but being done after FFS. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $53,000.
Carlos, Claire.
standing.
funny face.
kitchen, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Claire's Transition Progress at this point: 1 year on estrogen HRT (since 8/2017) [injections (and no spiro) since 1/2018: 46 injections in 7mos], progesterone since 3/25/2018 (4.5mos). !!!!!!!!! Facial Feminization Surgery in 23 days(!!)--Going to 2Pass Clinic in Antwerp, Belgium, on 9/4/2018, to spend ~$28K having 6.5hrs of surgery performed by Dr. Bart Van De Ven) !!!!!!!!!!!!! DHEA (dose just halved to 10mg/4d) to raise testosterone a bit (since 4/2018--4mos). 10X Biotin for fingernails (since 1/17--7mos). Full-time female since 9/2017 (11.5mos). Publicly out as trans since 10/11/2017 (10mos). Legally female since 12/21 (7.5mos). Completed 2 semesters (16 sessions) of transgender group speech therapy at GWU's Speech & Hearing Center (6mos of voice training since 2/2017). Weight down to 146lbs (51 down from 197, but 11 up from 135, uh oh!). Same-weight waist measurement has dropped from 32" (12/2017) to 31" (6/2018) [now 35-31-35]. Boobs (Tanner IV) filling a 34A bra, but unsure of real cup size. Hair removal: 53 electrolysis sessions [since 4/2017] totaling 35.9 hours; 34 laser hair removal sessions [since 9/2016] (55 area treatments: 17/16/14/13 mouth/goatee/face/neck, 9 armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (over a year). Have seen endo/primary therapist 7X [bloodwork 6X], and 4 other therapists 13X--Currently on anticonvulsant mood stabilizer Lamictal (4mos since 4/15; 200mg/day). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (1yr4mos). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, star cold-brand on ass (7/14/2018), hair dyed with a bit of purple in front. No haircuts since 1/2015--3.5yrs. Sephora makeup class attended. Minor body contouring procedures purchased on groupon (8 laser lipo + 4 ultrasonic liposculpture + 3 non-invasive buttlift sessions + permanent lip coloring), but being done after FFS. Wardrobe replacement up to 1,129 items. Total transition expenditures at this point are now over $53,000.
Tyanna usually wears more risque outfits.
Tyanna.
sitting.
diptych.
downstairs, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Chilling in the kitchen.
Jax.
standing.
fan.
kitchen, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Kitchen Party!
John, Sean.
sitting, standing.
squid hat.
kitchen, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/
Kitchen Party!
Beth, Emily, Hector.
standing.
red wig.
kitchen, Claire and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
August 18, 2018.
... Read my blog at clintjcl at wordpress dot com
... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com
BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #19: Orange Redux: Trump Sucks: 20 people. Claire & Carolyn, Mark I, Dave N, John K, Meagan, Angel, Vicky(Radha), Katherine G, Javier, Emily & Hector, John F & Erin, Carlos, Jason & Victoria, Beth, Tyanna, Jax. Lots of socializing. No L-C-R game. Claire jammed on the drums. www.facebook.com/events/1969828453336809/