All our company Directors now know

I went out with our Technical Director yesterday who is actually my direct manager.
Our MD had told him on Monday about my plans so I was a little nervous as to how the day would be. We were travelling to a couple of appointments together and so had a long time to talk.
As well as the usual business discussions we talked a lot about my transition.
He was a quite surprised when he heard the news but said he was glad that he knew before we went out today as it gave him time to get his thoughts in order.
He asked lots of questions which I was happy to answer as he genuinely wants to understand I think. He did seem concerned that I hadn’t thought this all through but when he understood what has been going on he appreciated why I have to do this.
When we got back he assured me that he was ok with things and would help ensure everything would be ok. He did make me laugh though as he said it would take him a little time to call me Lisa but he would soon get used to it.
I urged him to contact my counsellor who also offers transition support to companies. This helps the company plan the correct way to ensure a smooth transition for us all. He confirmed he would do that.
He did say he wondered if I would wait to do this transition in a time frame that was slow enough to make sure it was smooth. I told him I was happy to agree time frame but could not envisage any reason whatsoever that this could not be done within a 3 month window. I did make it clear in a very purposeful but friendly manner that this thing will not go away, will not be swept under the carpet and will not be something I would consider waiting until next year for. I think as he came to understood what I have been through so far he could understand this very well.
I am quite sure that if he does contact my counsellor and talks about some of the successful transitions that have occurred that some of his natural worries will disappear.
He also suggested that he tell our Financial Director that evening instead of me. I was happy to go with this as they know each other very well.
When I saw our FD today we were just on the shop floor He said he had heard the news and that he was shocked initially but he understood how difficult this was for me and he would support this. I thanked him for that. Just then people were all around so the conversation ended. We did have a couple of project meetings later on with others and they were completely normal with no unease at all.
So I guess so far so good at work.
My wife also told one of her friends today about things. She was really nervous and I do feel guilty for putting her through this. But it seems that when she did tell her friend it went quite well. She told my wife that she would be happy to talk anytime and that they should go out for a drink.
She was obviously happy it went so well and hopefully as she tells some of her other friends next week and over the following week’s things will work out ok for her.
I am going to the Gender clinic on Monday for my 3rd appointment. They have asked if I can ideally bring my wife with me but failing that another close relative. My wife has agreed to come with me although she is a little nervous. I have told her that they are nice people and not to worry but she is still a little concerned.
My boss has said it would be fine if I don’t come to work on Monday as I told him I was going. This will hopefully give me time to go to the children’s schools and tell the head teachers what is going on. I will call the schools tomorrow to try to get the meetings arranged.