We can call it a transition (we transition a lot), we can call it a milestone, an improvement, a gigantic ego boost, a medical procedure, a natural stage, a validation, what will be will be, the next step, and many other phrases. It's proper title is: Hormone Replacement Therapy.

I call it all of the above, and I started mine Wednesday!

I also call it my Midnight; before 2 PM yesterday was then, after 2 PM are now and the future. I don't know what changes in my emotions will come with this; I know I was floating all day yesterday. I just took today's dose, and again I feel elated and calm. I assume that it is strictly emotion - I mean, it does have to take a little time to kick in physically doesn't it? Or does it actually go to work this quick? I do know that this is how I am supposed to feel, how I should have been feeling all along.

Alas, as many girls have pointed out happens, the boobs are not growing rapidly and observeably. I know - I keep checking!   

One of the best features of the Jackie Gleason Show of the 1950s and 60s were the June Taylor Dancers, and another one was when The Great One left the stage after his monologues, saying "And Awaayyy We Go!"

And Awaayyy I Go!
SusanKG

Based on topics and info i've read, i think that it might really have a kick in mentally. But phisically it's something alot more complex and takes time to notice changes... But of course it's based on how you react to the hormones.

congratulations on your all of the above. 

I remember the elation that I felt that first day I started.  The funny thing is whenever I take my daily dose, I still get that calm elated feeling within a few minutes.  It could just be in my mind, but I'll take it.  As for the physical effects, give them time.  They will happen, even if you don't notice them right away.  My friends keep telling me that there have been many changes over the last year.  I look at them and say uh huh, I'll believe it when I see it.    Ok ok the girls are definitely growing now.  Heh.

Congrats!  You've got me jealous now... I don't start until May-something.

Welcome to the "Rocket Sled on Rails",  as I called HRT.  When I started it was all mental.  The calm, euphoric feelings of just beginning.  Then they really kicked in and I was really feeling like it was the right thing. 

After 23 Months now, it is coasting and things are slowly changing again.  Especially after the Orchie.  And it will just coast till the end, when they finally put this girl in the ground.  But that would be for a long, long time.