Hi everyone!
Some of you have reached out through private message to ask how things are going. And being that October is the anniversary of my legal transition, I thought I would post a yearly update. October 5th marks the 2nd anniversary of the day I legally became Sarah and November 5th will mark my 3rd full year on HRT! Wow does the time fly!!! And of course I pulled some photos off my phone to share though not much physically has changed. My endo did tell me that after about 3 years, the changes will settle down and I will look as I will look.
So physically, the most notable changes I can report this year is weight gain! The doc has told me he wants me down at least 15 pounds before my next appointment. But extra fat has helped shape my body...it's just not healthy. In reality I am only up 10 pounds from my last posting but much of the nice clothes I bought 2 years ago looks like hell on me now! The downside to hormones is that it is certainly harder to lose weight.
People have asked about my profile view and whether I look female from another angle. So here is a pic I snapped JUST for you!
I don't know exactly what makes one look male or female from the side but there it is.
From an emotional standpoint, I am still happier than ever! I still light up inside when I hear she, her and ma'am...and my wife recently said "aren't you tired of that yet?" Hell no!! I just cannot imagine that getting old.
My hormone regimen has not been modified and I am still on all the same meds I have been on. My E level is holding firm around 240, my total T level is always around 22 and Free T hangs way down there at 0.7. Do I miss my T? What kind of question in that?
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My wife and I are as close as always. We still do not show PDA when in public and we are kind of use to it. But when the sun sets and we walk around town, we hold hands. Work has been wonderful. I love what I do and love all the support I receive from those I interact with. I do however admit that the excitement of transition is over. It had to happen eventually and now being Sarah is just a part of life. There are no longer any "firsts" as a female but I am ok with that. As I said to my therapist when I first started "what happens if after the novelty wears off, I don't like being Sarah?" He smiled and said "do you really think that will happen??" Well the novelty has worn off and I would not trade my life for anything!! I still glow when I pass my reflection and see her looking back. It's a reminder that anything is possible and age be damned! Sure I have wrinkles and I am showing my age but I'd rather look like a middle aged woman than a younger man.
Physically, my breasts have not done much growth. I am still teetering on the A - B threshold though this past year they have taken much better shape that I am happy about. I was told that 3-5 years are breast development time so I will just let it be what it will be. If they do not increase, I do not feel I need augmentation because what I have I really like. And though I do not feel the need for SRS, I am considering removing the testicles just to cut back on the amount of medications I have to take. "Shrinkage" has been wonderful as it is now very easy to hide and doesn't show even with the snuggest clothing. But the belly and thigh fat DOES so like I said, I have to slim that down!
Beyond that, there is not much more to report. It's been a great year and though I am suffering a few unrelated medical problems, I am still quite happy. As always, I thank you all for following up and reminding me where it all started. I have also been told by several "less young" folks that my story is encouraging. It truly warms my heart to share my experiences because it was something so crucial to me when I started. To all those undergoing or just starting transition, I salute you. From a physical standpoint, it IS possible no matter your age! Science is a wonderful thing! ^_^
Love Sarah
