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#2
I'm happy that I tried, even though I waited too long. Estrogen just didn't change me enough to make me need to come out. I've told my therapist many times that if I was in my 20's now, it would be totally different. It just wasn't an option when I grew up.
I don't really think I'll ever live my life as my true self. Even if I get bottom surgery, I'll probably still hide myself to the world. I'm just too much of a chicken and I worry too much about what others think. Which probably means I'll never feel complete. Sad!
#3
Last post by Jenn104 - Today at 07:15:21 AM
I am a daily skin care person. What works for me is a combination of advice from 3 or 4 friends... ymmv.
Practice daily skin care. A good routine takes under 15 minutes.
Get a gentle face scrub and make time for yourself at night. Cetaphil and CeraVe both make good products. you need to find what works for you by trial and error. Keeping your skin clean is huge.
I exfoliate twice a week. I use a chemical exfoliator. Do not use the cheap gritty stuff on your face. I am still looking for a brand I love.
In the morning, I still need to shave. sadly. I use Origins brand mushroom resiliency lotion after. Yep. pricey. One bottle will last over a year because a few drops go a long way. I also use after electrolysis.
Morning and evening I use a serum then a hydrating moisturizer. I use a vitamin c serum in the morning, a hyloronic acid one at night. The Ordinary is a good, inexpensive serum I like. I rotate between a few moisturizers, CeraVe and Cetaphil make good moisturizers that work for me.
Good routine and finding what works on your skin are my take aways. Remember this is my routine, everyone needs to find what works for themselves.
Jenn
#4
Last post by davina61 - Today at 03:09:59 AM
Of food shop this morning, it will be jeans, trainers and a "top" . Not sure what jacket to wear yet as rain about but not cold, might be a fleece.
#5
Last post by davina61 - Today at 03:05:58 AM
what do you call a camel with no hump, Humphry
I always wanted to be a plumber, bit of a pipe dream
Unfortunately the sword swallower wont be performing tonight, he is sick with a sore throat
#6
Last post by davina61 - Today at 03:00:30 AM
nett net
#7
Last post by davina61 - Today at 02:59:38 AM
surfing
#8
Last post by imallie - Today at 01:38:04 AM
I haven't done more than dabble with makeup, but I have definitely noticed a change in my skin with HRT. Where I previously had a more oily skin, now it is much drier... and that was particularly noticeable on my face.
Weekly electrolysis sessions certainly added to the issue, so my electrologist recommended that I start moisturizing (although never on a day I was going in for treatment) and I have noticed a big improvement.
I have been using Olay, but she had said it was more that I do it, not what I use... so I don't know if the product is the key as so much as the daily act of applying ANY moisturizer.
#9
@jamieh
Dear Jamie:Wow.... this is very exciting news that you shared.
I have noticed that since your returned after the New Years site crash
that you have not posted a lot. I am glad to see that you are again
updating and posting on your Blog thread.
Only as you feel comfortable sharing, please keep me and the rest of
your followers and readers updated as your surgery dates gets closer...
... we are all rooting for your success and happiness, and please
know that here on the Forum that we are your biggest fans.HUGS, and more HUGS,
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
Quote from: jamieh on Yesterday at 06:10:33 PMsooooooo yeah quick update. I'm exactly 2 months out from SRS. Yikes, getting nervous. I'm a huge surgeryphobe. Never had so much as stitches in my life. I have no doubts or anything and am getting excited but surgery itself absolutely terrifies me. I just try to remember I'm going to take a nap and wake up with a vagina 
