6 months, update

[Wanda Jane]

So. After 6 months on HRT and living full time, I have some thoughts, observations and a couple of current pics.

First let me say this has been an amazing journey so far. I have already come so much further than I thought I would and the road ahead looks bright. I have immersed myself into my local trans support group and met a lot of wonderful people. They have been an awesome resource. My 12-step group has been a huge support as well. It gives me a safe space. Don't try this alone if you have any choice! I did not realize how miserable I had been until I found this peace and joy I have today.

My skin is much softer, sensitive and pretty much oil free. I have small but defined A cup boobs that leak a little milk every now and then. (A quite unexpected but pleasant surprise). I am weaker and my muscles are softening. Things feel heavier and I have struggled with opening bottles and jars. I am filling the butt out in my jeans much nicer. My lips are a bit fuller and my face is rounding out a bit. My acne is pretty much gone and laser did wonders. (The pics are with no shave for almost a month).

I am definitely calmer. My friends say I seem to act a lot gentler lately. I can cry at the drop of a hat. My friends say I seem more genuine because of that. I do struggle with memorizing things in school I used to have no trouble with. That could have to do with aging as well as cognitive changes. My thinking and emotional processing seems to have changed a lot though. My friends say I seem very natural and before was stiff and formal seeming. (I have some very close friends that I see daily and are interested in my journey and give me lots of feedback).

I guess I'm lucky or blessed because I have already had an amazing response to HRT. I have a good friend who has been on HRT for a month and can't see any results yet. Again support is crucial because I've been here to help and encourage her.

I'm posting a pic with and, bravely, without makeup. The fuller shot is in just a regular padded bra. Any healthy feedback is always appreciated.

Thanks to y'all and especially Susan for this safe space and the posts and threads. They have meant a lot. Wanda.

[AlyssaJ]

Looking great and what a terrific update.  I'm hopeful that by 6 months I'll have the kind of changes you're seeing.  I see some progress and the laser treatments seem to be doing pretty well for me too thus far.   Thanks for sharing and here's to the next 6 months being equally successful for you.

[Zille]

Wanda,

For somebody in their early stages (pre HRT) struggling, these kinds of updates are very encouraging. So thank you. I admire you and your courage plus I must say you look great.

Speaking in your post of the support group may I ask what general area you live in?

I've had a very had to finding a proper group here in Montreal (a very open-minded city). Mostly it's been people really on the fringe, drugs etc. But I've gone there to also support them. However I wish to find a group of people going about their lives, holding jobs and able to give general support and help through this process.

Thanks a ton again for posts like these. Know they help people out there early in their process.


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[noleen111]

Congrats on the six months mark.. The hormones are amazing and changes are amazing..

At 6 months I also felt very happy like you.. I noticed all similar things to you.. but my breasts were a nice size B already.. but then again we all react differently.. but then I was 21 when I started.

I never noticed when I started to fill out a dress or pair of jeans.. I think it was at about 9 months.. I was wearing a pair of jeans and my female roommate commented, wow you fill those jeans out nicely.. then it clicked.. oh ya.. then realized that dresses were fitting me better.

[Wanda Jane]

Zille, I live in south Texas. Believe it or not  San Antonio is a very trans friendly town. Now the rest of Texas and out legislature ... not so much.