CONTINUING Report of HRT (started Sept 30th 2010)

[Stephanie.Izann]

So I've been on Spiro (PILL) and Estrogen (Patches) now since Sept 30th of last year.

What I have noticed so far:

I cry for anything.  The tears are really hard to hold back.

I am getting major curves in all the right places and I have actually been M'aam'd already. Although truthfully, I don't think they were looking at me...I think they were looking at my butt! Had they seen my face and 2 day stubble it might have been a different story. BUT, I'll still enjoy that.

I seem to be thinking waaaayyyyy to much about transitioning and how people will "see" me later in life. So I've decided to just let that go and not pay too much attention to things.

I crave salty foods. 

I crave meat.

I have not lost my ability to have erections during sex.

My orgasms are mindblowing. But it does take me a while to rev up.

My "fluid" is clear and a lot less of it.

I've become a bit of the decorator around the house. I don't know where that came from. But, I guess it's a good thing.

My skin is even softer than before.

I'm allowing my girlie self to shine a bit more and seem a lot happier with my life. Although, I worry about silly things sometimes.

I'm even more in love with my wife than I was before. There is a deeper connection with her.

I love shopping a bit more--RETAIL THERAPY....lol...maybe that's just in my head. ;P

My face is really starting to change. It's slightly "puffier" than my guy face. 

My cheeks are rosy and my face looks thinner and people say I look younger too.

I'm losing a lot of my muscle mass. But not enough on the top part though...at least not yet.

My boobs are starting to point out a bit. It was hard to tell at first since I've always had nice pecs as a guy. My nipples are so sensitive--but in a really great way

It's hard to wear my guy jeans now since my curves are filling in in all the right places.

I don't have to shave everyday.  I use to have to shave 2 times a day sometimes! Not anymore!

My wife is adjusting to my new role very well. She is extremely supportive.
Although there are times when we alternate who's on top and who's on bottom. LOL

I've lost weight. I started at around 240 ( at 6ft) and now I am 223 as of this morning. My muffin top really bothers the heck out of me!
I'm going to the gym almost everyday and I've started a diet too. I'm trying to use my cravings to help fuel a quicker metabolism and I have filled the fridge with only "good foods". That way if I nibble I nibble on the good stuff, and not the fattening ones.

I think that's it for me.

[nicksy23]

,im s0 happy for you steph. .those were nice changes so far . .and im glad you're lossing weight. .i was on Estrogen + Progesterone pill for 7 months, and a month and a half on Spiro (aldactone) and i started gaining weight since i started spiro. Im craving of everything. Im always hungry. .lol. .neway, you got a pretty cool transition. .good for you sis

[ClaireA]

Welcome to the wonderful world of E 

[Double_Rainbow]

6ft. and 240 before HRT?  Um, thats me!  However I don't have pecs, I've got tiny breasts already!  LOL.  So there is some hope for a husky type body pre-HRT?  Congratulations on your transition thus far!

[marcy319]

From one 6' person to another, thanks for consistently reporting on your progress... I'm on the fence about HRT and appreciate your ongoing comments, and would like to congratulate you on your success.

[Stephanie.Izann]

January 10th 2011

Yes, thanks to all of you for the wonderful and kind words.

I'm having some problems with the Patches (of E) I use so I am going to see if injections might work best for me.  I think the doc just wanted to see how I was doing before giving me those.

I started noticing more BOOBIES today. LOL  They are starting to point out more. I'm very happy by that. I also noticed (and so did more than a few people I know) that my face has really started to change even more, for the better.  I have "rosy" cheeks too!

I do have to put more cream on my face since I've noticed when I don't, it starts to have these little wrinkles sort of show up.  As a boy, I never had any problems with my skin and thanks to that , most people think I am a lot younger than I am.

I'm losing a lot of neck muscles and muscles around my shoulder area too. I don't look so built like I use to.  This gives the appearance that I have lost more weight than I have to a few people I know, but I'm not complaining.

The curves are still showing and working ;P !  My guy friends keep checking my ass out and that's flattering but also kinda creepy for me.

I am not so much at that in-between stage yet. I.E., I'm still boy-ish looking (perhaps it makes me look younger in general)...but I suspect that within a few months or so, I'll be looking more female than male.

I have noticed that I am extremely cold though. Aside from the winter time situation.  I have to constantly wear sweaters or long sleeves even in the house. My wife says she's really hot, but I'm usually cold.

Mentally, it can never go fast enough (as I have said before).  I am feeling more like me ( a girl). The only thing that I keep going to and I am getting better is imagining too much of the future.  I have to remind myself just to let that go, and really enjoy this journey since it doesn't happen over night.
I'm almost trying to forget I'm on HRT.  Hard to do, I know, because most of us on HRT want it all now.
I've also noticed a lot of CIS Girls that are around my height and very beautiful. I think it's just a matter of proportions.  My shoulders really bug me like crazy.  But I noticed if I keep them low and towards the back when I stand up they look a tad smaller...I don't know, maybe it's just me.

That's it for today.

Hugs,
Stephie.