I think the only change I fear is no change! Otherwise, what's the point, right?

the change is incredibly liberating

Quote from: Spunky Brewster on August 26, 2016, 02:26:03 PM
I'm new here as I was a TG Boards girl but I decided to give this forum a go. Anyhoo, I have been on hormones for three and a half years. The changes are phenomenal! I'm 5'5 and a 32 D with a 26-27 inch waist and 37 inch hips--last I measured. But after laser is when I really noticed how different I look physically. Not to brag, as I'm not about that, but I pass 110 percent. Case and Point: I lived in a women's facility for 90 days and no one said a thing. And they were not fans of TG peeps. There were a couple in other floors and they used to laugh and point and mock them really loudly. I couldn't do anything as I had to protect myself. There were four showers for 25 women. So I had to stand there often in a towel.

That really changed me and gave me so much confidence in myself. I wish every trans person was treated the same. Back to the topic, the changes are so drastic that I could shave my head and still look pretty--or prettyish. I got a hot BF who is pushing for SRS (Anal is awesome, but a, well, you know is better). But I will be getting next year around March or a lil later. I can't wait. Pennslyvania now covers it in Medicaid which is great for my Millennial self.

Sorry if this was TLDR and off track. XOXO

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I never doubted that the changes in my mental framework would feel positive and the have. I went into this with some concerns for permanent physical changes and now being well past that point - I think the growth in my bust is here to stay - and yet not being 100% certain I want surgery gives me some fears.

So far most of my body hair remains and so hirsute breasts and torso would seem to be my lot. At least so far I've not lost strength but that's an ongoing concern.

I'm currently on the low-dose track and boy are my breasts starting to seem bigger!  To be honest, its a bit amazing/terrifying at the same time.  Truly an odd combination of sensations. 

I've always openly welcomed whatever changes would come and overall I've been more than pleasantly surprised by the changes I've had this last year on HRT.

Bring em' on! If there's anything I fear, it's taking my med's correctly and perceiving that my progress is backsliding somehow. It seems some days my brain starts zinging and the dysphoria makes me see more male in the mirror than other days. It's a complete crap-shoot on which days I feel which way and find it quite exhausting. I should be taking timeline pics but haven't yet. Don't know why...? I certainly should as it might calm me. OTOH, it might depress the hell out of me too

Quote from: jentay1367 on September 02, 2016, 05:49:45 PM
... I should be taking timeline pics but haven't yet. Don't know why...? I certainly should as it might calm me. OTOH, it might depress the hell out of me too

Been taking daily selfies, but checked out a photo from Pre HRT and compared to current one and the difference in my face is really noticeable especially with the wig...do yourself a favour even if its just one photo at the beginning of each month...you will be surprised when you look back to 3 or 4 months prior. I know I was!!!

It is great for the Psyche

Liz

Thanks Charlotte, I think I'll take your advice and start to take weekly selfies. I'll probably be glad I did later. I can always toss em', but if I never take em', I'll never have em'!

 I'll second the fact that the changes will come but looking at yourself in the mirror everyday you won't really notice.

Here are my changes so far.  The one on the left is HRT day one in Jan 15.  The one on the right is from a few weeks ago in Jul 16.  I'm lucky in the hair department and both pics are with my own hair.

nice

Hell no!  I've been rattling this cage for a long-ass time now!
I do fear the injections.  I hAAAAAATE needles...

Quote from: Deborah on September 03, 2016, 10:57:37 AM
I'll second the fact that the changes will come but looking at yourself in the mirror everyday you won't really notice.

Here are my changes so far.  The one on the left is HRT day one in Jan 15.  The one on the right is from a few weeks ago in Jul 16.  I'm lucky in the hair department and both pics are with my own hair.

This gives me both feelings of jealousy and hope. Jealousy because I'm a bit thin up top and hopeful because I look forward to starting HRT.

No! Lol. Don't know why anyone would, but that's not the point. I honestly love the changes and want more! I have been 16months on HRT and it's amazing what HRT has done. Though I was already feminine looking before, HRT really changed me even more. I will list in topics.

*Muscle tone: I can't be more satisfied with this one! I never had much before HRT, just maybe a little on my arms and it has mostly vanished or taken on another form. My body isn't muscly at all, it's just thin now with some adorable areas of fat lol

*Fat distribution: Love it!!! Loooove it! I carry most of weight on my tighs, hips and butt now. I even walk a little differently now, with more gait. I love how my face has become fuller and rounder, and when I smile I look often baby faced hahhaa

*Breasts: The area I'm most disappointed in. I am still a Tanner Stage II. I Might try to substitute Provera for Prometrium, because I heard it's better, even though I have to see if my endo allows first. My nipples have become noticeably larger and more senstive to touch and climate changes. That quote from Mean Girls: "My boobs can tell when it's going to rain" isn't that far away from true at all LOL! Besides, when a guy touches them, it's very pleasurable!! They are round, but I just wish they were bigger.

*Voice: I started HRT at 18 but my voice never changed (along with other things), it stayed high. I never felt the need to change it or emulate another. In fact, I was often annoyed by my records, because I could sound a little babyish even! Lol

*Hair growth: Never had much and always epilated them, but on mylegs the growth rate has decreased a lot, so I don't need to worry about it weekly as I did before. On my face, I never had beard, just a little whiskers which I plucked everyday but now not even that is visible so I pluck it from time to time.

*Face: It has become prettier, rounder and more feminine. My eyes even seem to stick out more. I love my face.

*Personality changes: The personality changes are not really an effect from HRT itself, more like an effect of being happier since transition. I am indeed happier. I talk more, laugh more, and definitely live more. "Carpe diem" you could say. Life is just a beautiful thing and we need to cherish for being alive and make the most of what is handed to us.

*Men: I'm so shy with men! I have always been and still am. I find my heart still not to be completely available to be in a relationship, maybe because I need to feel 100% percent and am still not there (though, quite close). Plus, I haven't had SRS yet. I have only been with one guy and it didn't become a committed relationship. And I am still a virgin. I find myself insecure of my own experience and don't know how to explain to men that I am both inexperient and trans! Lol. But we'll see.

Overall, I'm quite happy. I hope everyone becomes as happy. Transition IS life changing.

No fear ..i hope it changes me in everyway possible for ever ......i look forward to embacing the change

Nope and I never have. I looked forward to the changes that HRT brought. Hugs
Mariah

Bring it on

The one thing I don't like about HRT is the loss in aerobic capacity. Loss of strength is annoying, but I can accept that.