Hi Brandi.
I started HRT 1 month ago and I'm 34. I wasn't too worried about not passing eventually, but I was under the impression that HRT would start working at a glacial pace, and that I wouldn't see even minimal changes until 3 to 5 months in. In one month, I've noticed a lot of changes. At this point, I'm actually starting to wonder how I'm going to get a bunch of clothing, because I suspect I'm going to need a new wardrobe much sooner than I was thinking. I was originally thinking it would be 2 years or so, so I'd be gradually picking up an outfit here and there a month, and that I'd just replace a few things as I continue to develop. But now, if things keep developing, I'm probably going to need the whole shooting match in 6 to 8 months ... and that's a conservative estimate.
My only other worry is, like most women, that I feel I could stand to loose about 20 to 30 more pounds.
I should add, I've worked extremely hard. I don't use recreational drugs, nor do I smoke or drink (I've given up drinking entirely). I've done 4 rounds of laser. I need a little more, but I've done enough to where what I still have to deal with is easily covered up with foundation. I've lost 80 pounds (and am still working to lose weight). I've grown my hair for nearly 2 years (college helped with this!). I've also come out to nearly everyone who matters in my life. The last people I need to tell are my daughter, who's young enough and open minded enough that i'm not worried about her reaction, and my mother in law, which is why I haven't told her and that last one is up to my wife. There's a whole lot more to transition than HRT. People aren't kidding when they say confidence is a big part of it. And with all this other stuff out of the way, even with some things I still need to work on, that's going to be easier for me.
