Alana's Journey

[Northern Star Girl]

Alana Ashleigh
Dear Alana:
Even though it is inconvenient regarding the fit of your clothing...  that is good news
about how your HRT is working on your body. 

You will have fun finding and purchasing new clothing in new and different sizes...
....enjoy this moment.

Thank your for sharing your update... I will be eagerly looking for more updates as you
feel comfortable sharing with me and the rest of your avid readers and followers.

Many HUGS,  ❤️❤️❤️
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

I noticed this week that some of my clothes aren't fitting correctly. I can still wear them, but they aren't fitting well in the hip and thigh area. I don't see any difference when I look in the mirror... I didn't realize that Monday was my fifth month on hrt. I can't believe how fast five months has gone.

[Maid Marion]

Buying new clothes is a consideration for not starting HRT.  I have a lot of nice feminine clothes that fit really well.  I just got another pair of pink pants size 2P from Eddie Bauer.  This one is a light pastel pink.    I had a lavender pants that got ripped below the knee so I cut it down into shorts.  I'm undecided on whether to hem it.

Marion

[Lori Dee]

Buying new clothes is a consideration for not starting HRT.

I would never refuse medical treatment just to avoid buying new clothes. The effects of HRT are more than just physical changes. Those changes affect my mental health as well. I can do all of that while wearing sackcloth. Wearing nice clothes that fit well is affirming, but proper medical care is the priority.

[Alana Ashleigh]

The effects of HRT are more than just physical changes. Those changes affect my mental health as well.
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The mental benefits of HRT have been far bigger for me than the physical effects of it. I was hurting so badly before I started hrt. I couldn't put one foot in front of the other. Being on hrt eliminated that in a few days. I was on vacation a few weeks before I started hormones. I couldn't enjoy my trip because of how bad I was hurting.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I'm going for a long overdue pedicure. I haven't had one in a while, and my feet have taken a beating. I'm going to go with a red nail polish. I've never tried red nail polish with my pedicure. I just do the same boring color every time.