Well I'm officially 3 months in.  Still on what would be considered low dose E, but full dose Spiro. This has been a good month.  Where my initially very low dose had me concerned, bumping it up last month seemed to flip a switch.  My breasts are now very sore.  Made the mistake last night of hugging my son a little too tight and was shocked by the level of pain. My nipples are constantly firm now and the area behind the areolas is firm and swollen as well.  No real growth yet, but exciting to know that progress is underway.

I'm also noticing some decided changes in my face. Fine lines and wrinkles are starting to fade a bit and my features seem to be softening up.  Skin is much softer already at this point now too and definitely considerably more fragile. Couple that with the laser treatments which have me at about 50-60% cleared and my face is really starting to look more feminine even in "male mode". I went out last week with just a light foundation and powder plus eyeliner on my lower water line with a low profile baseball cap on (no wig) and the look was decidedly feminine. In fact, when I stopped for dinner, I got ma'am'ed.  I can't claim it as male fail, but it was nice to be properly gendered without even really making much effort.

Now the part where some of you are going to hate me.  I dropped 22 pounds in total after starting HRT and my jeans are down from a size 7/8 to a size 3/4 (3's fit a little better).  I've been eating like crazy lately but still am holding steady at that weight. I was thinking about this and I remember when my sisters were teens (i.e. going through puberty) and they were both skinny as rails but ate like crazy too.  So maybe it's just a puberty thing, IDK, but I'm not complaining. The hard part now is keeping myself eating healthy.  It's so easy to splurge because I can, but I want to make sure I keep all my blood levels where they need to be.

So here's the latest comparison photos.  I know these aren't the best shots for this but I think you'll still be able to notice the differences.

Well lady the next couple of years are going to knock your sox off.   Ninety days on and you are pretty.  You're going to be a very beautiful woman.  I look forward to watching.

Cheers,
JB

It sounds like you are doing and looking good on HRT Alyssa. Moreto come for sure in your journey. Enjoy it all girl.

Hugs,
    Laurie

Your looking good congratulations on the maamed

I am really happy to hear of your progress. And to be mam'd  without really trying....get out of here girl!

For me it was right around the three month mark that things ramped up. Yes the girls began to show themselves but more significantly, the emotions kicked in big time. I thought that I knew what to expect but wow; get ready for the tears to flow and buy kleenex in bulk. Enjoy the ride!  - Anne

Alyssa thank you for sharing and - wow!  Congratulations.

You're ahead of me on HRT.  For now I'm going to assume I will need to be careful with calories - even 23andMe spotted my genetic tendency to gain weight.  Interesting how YMMV in so many ways but the end result is the same for so many of us - you are clearly happier now, and look great in your new photo.

Congrats, you're looking great! Very lucky on the weight loss, I've been able to kick a few pounds myself, but I started out at 145 & 5'9" so it isn't something I was really looking for. I'm glad the increased dosage is making a difference for you, there's nothing more satisfying than those achy breasts. Just wait until they start growing. Those little diss were weird when they first popped up beneath my nipples, but now that they have grown beyond the areola things are getting really exciting!

FYI - not sure what your regimen looks like, but 3 months after starting Finasteride is when I started to notice amazing progress in my hair regrowth and by the 5 month mark (2 on HRT) the return in coverage is practically miraculous. I probably have more hair than I did over a year ago. I'm thinking about shaving it down to a 1 in the couple weeks just to level the playing field to actually start letting it grow out. If you're anything like me you should start seeing some real changes right about now!

Congratulations. The changes are definitely there and you look amazing. I can wait to see what happens at the 6 month mark. I'm a week shy of 3 months and can relate to the breast pain. This morning, just turning in bed and brushing them lightly was pretty painful. It hurts just to have them move sometimes but it's a pain I welcome.


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LOL yeah, so crazy that we'd actually look forward to being in pain but in this case, I'll cherish every minute of it. 

I have one other new development from this morning that I'll add to the list of 3 month results.  Looking in the mirror this morning I realize I can no longer walk around the house without a top on.  Looking at my chest from a profile perspective, down near my nipples where it should slope inward toward my body, there is a definite projection outward.  If I flex my pecs, it becomes really clear and I can see that there is "soft" tissue below the nipple area as well.  Super exciting stuff!!

I remember going on a hike to an alpine lake, taking off my shirt to jump into the freezing water and being transfixed by the realization that I had breasts reflected back to me off the mirror calm water!  Little ones to be sure but definately boobies.

I stripped, jumped in and squealed in delight and shock as 48 degree water hit brand new nipples.  I do not think I have ever been so delighted or joyful.

I'm glad you're experiencing this.

Julie