Hey all, so I finally hit the one year mark on HRT.
It has been one hell of a ride, starting hormones for me is something that put me in an instant calm, and I have been that way ever since. I have experienced none of the ups and downs and moods swings that apparently can happen with the flip of hormones. I was put on full dose blocker (Androcur) from day one and a half dose of estrogen, that was a massive relief knowing my body would no longer develop as a man, and at 26 I do believe my body was still developing. I hope atleast.
I experienced the begining of softening skin within a month, my smell changed almost instantly which was very strange. My breasts started to tingle and grow aswell in around a month, my hairline began growing in new baby blonde hairs in the forehead corners, they would eventually turn brown and grow longer in the next month's, with new blondes constantly appearing infront of what became proper fully formed hair.
My face I think has changed slightly, it's hard to tell as I see it all the time but my brothers and family back home say there is huge differences, so I take there words on that.
My hair continues to grow long and strong, I don't see much difference in it mind, I have always had it somewhat long before, until forced to cut it.
My body has also begun to really flare out at the hips which is amazing, I don't even know how they are fit to grow like this. And with hips and boobs forming my waist is starting to look great.
I have lost alot of muscle mass and I now sit at around 65kgs at 5'11" instead of my once 73kgs.
This will be my last harvest year here in Switzerland after 7 years, I will be returning home in December, much to everyones shock in the caller and bottling line, as I was a great worker and everyone loved me there, the boss has made me leave my appartement and is threatening to fire me. Nobody understands his motives, and I am beginning to wonder has he figured out I am trans and has panicked?
Anyway I don't care, I must move on, my manager in the cellar has been begging me to stay, but I have told him a thousand times it's not my choice.
I will have alot of organising to do when I get home with new doctors and endos, new apartment and get the Supra MOT'd, and hopefully now that I am back on home ground, I can make my name official :')
One last thing I am pushing for before I leave Switzerland is an Orchie, as it should be covered by my insurance.
I am so affraid of going home and not being able to find the same drugs I have been using. So atleast the Orchie would get rid of half of that problem.
Anyway that is about it for my rant, for anyone starting out, try pay no heed to the changes, some things you will notice, somethings you will not, it's the things we don't expect, that hit us the hardest, for me that was the hair in the corners of my hairline.
My boobs are still very small still, hardly and AA, but I am happy with them even so :')
I have avoided social things quiet abit, that doesn't bother me too much, as an oddball when I was young I was always content in being alone.
Hopefully now with me going home and hopefully coming out 100% in December this shall really advance the social side of my transition, advance my voice abit more too.
Anyways I hope I have got most of this down, I ramble quiet abit, and can be fail in my typing lol.
Goodluck to everyone on this journey, and those waiting to begin.
Love, Rachel
Sounds like things are heading in the right direction for you. You sound very optimistic and this is very encouraging.
More strength and good wishes to you.
Congrats on the amazing year girlfriend ❤️❤️
Good luck on the move and I hope you can get everything taken care of before you leave.
Congrats on a great year of firsts, you look fabulous
Hey Rachel, just popping in to say I just hit a year too! It's quite the ride. Keep being awesome girl!
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Yes! Warm congratulations, and you're a year ahead of me. Rachel I have read many of your posts and greatly appreciate your sharing. I hope to have results anywhere in the same direction although there is only one way to find out. The photos showing your progress are amazing.
Sorry to hear about problems at work, sounds like you are handling that very well.
you inspire real hope ... it can be done and well within reach
Congrats on an amazing year of positive change my dear sister!!!... It is amazing to feel the change that comes when our life is pointed in the right direction and we simply move forward!!!... Even more amazing things lay ahead Rachel.... It's such an pleasure to be able to share in your journey!! You inspire many here to great things!!!!
Onward we go!!!
Hugs!!!
Ashley :)
Wow..congratulations!
Thank you all so much you lovely people, alot of you have been an inspiration to me, and this forum atleast for me has been a massive support, and has really helped make transition very smooth.
I do not come from a totally accepting family, but knowing I always had the back up of my girls n my bros here helped me push through.
And that I should be anyway of help to others or an inspiration is great, that is what I strive for in my presence here.
I always hope people do see me as approachable here too, as I have approached many others in my times of need. Ask anything and I will try and answer.
Thank you all again so much again, the future is bright when we relax and be ourselves!
Love, Rachel
Congrats
Congratulations on year one and good luck in the second year :)
Congratulations on the the first year and I agree with the others here, you're absolutely gorgeous. I can only imagine what year 2 will bring. Good luck to you sister. You are an inspiration for me :)