Hi Kate.  Sounds like you are doing wonderfully at 9 weeks.  I have been full time since last Sept. and had many morning melt downs getting ready.  It's hard to believe now, however, because it all just comes very naturally, and as the other people have stated, getting out and interacting, just living makes it all come together.  I just got back from a week at Disney World, and it was fantastic.  And, spent my first day at Put-in-Bay (in Lake Erie-a very busy Island) as Arlene. I was called a "cougar" by one of the entertainers, and loved it.   Just keep on keeping on as they say. And, I'll add to that group HUGG!

Thank you all.  (I just got back from a one-week convention in a distant city, so I haven't been following things here.)  We all hit these bumps, I think.  I love the advice and encouragement you've given.  Keep it up - I may need it again.

Thankfully, I have a bunch of friends here in town, but they are a little flummoxed by my transition.  They are supportive and helpful and loving and cooperative, but I also need you, my sisters in transition, to help me through this.

*hugs*
Kate