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Guest NatashaJade

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Okay, so nothing as dire as the Sting song, but I am at one week on HRT and I thought I'd report in on my "observations of the experience."

So first, let's talk about the tearing up. I'm not quite crying yet. But I do feel my eyes well up at the slightest provocation and while I have always been an emotional person, I have never been one for waterworks. I should have used a Led Zeppelin song because I think pretty soon the levee is going to break and I have to retain a modicum of control or my students will think something is REALLY wrong with their beloved teacher. I do like the fact that hugging my wife makes me want to cry from happiness and not throw her down on the bed, which brings me to...

The lack of unwanted "motion" from my crotch is quite welcome. Aside from occasionally thinking about the fact that there is nothing going on down there, I have not had to think about anything going on down there. Aside from nature calling, it hasn't been present much at all in my life. I didn't expect this quite so soon, but I do appreciate it.

I have been a little on the, shall we say, moody side. Yesterday I was muttering under my breath about all the things I do for my students and how the least they could do is say "thanks" one and awhile for all the extra time I devote to them. I started talking to my wife about it and she said is sounded a lot like I was suffering from PMS. Great :P

Finally, my weight loss has been accelerated a bit (probably from the spiro). I've been on Jenny Craig since the middle of June and in that time, I've lost 55 pounds. Mostly, it's been about 2.5 pounds a week. This week, it was four. While my actual measurements don't support it, I put on a pair of 38" waist jeans today for the first time in 6 or 7 years and they are comfortable enough to wear. I'm wearing a size 16 and I think in a month or so, I should be comfortably in a 14 (no hips...yet).

That's all for now! More to come...

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Okay, so nothing as dire as the Sting song, but I am at one week on HRT and I thought I'd report in on my "observations of the experience."

So first, let's talk about the tearing up. I'm not quite crying yet. But I do feel my eyes well up at the slightest provocation and while I have always been an emotional person, I have never been one for waterworks. I should have used a Led Zeppelin song because I think pretty soon the levee is going to break and I have to retain a modicum of control or my students will think something is REALLY wrong with their beloved teacher. I do like the fact that hugging my wife makes me want to cry from happiness and not throw her down on the bed, which brings me to...

The lack of unwanted "motion" from my crotch is quite welcome. Aside from occasionally thinking about the fact that there is nothing going on down there, I have not had to think about anything going on down there. Aside from nature calling, it hasn't been present much at all in my life. I didn't expect this quite so soon, but I do appreciate it.

I have been a little on the, shall we say, moody side. Yesterday I was muttering under my breath about all the things I do for my students and how the least they could do is say "thanks" one and awhile for all the extra time I devote to them. I started talking to my wife about it and she said is sounded a lot like I was suffering from PMS. Great :P

Finally, my weight loss has been accelerated a bit (probably from the spiro). I've been on Jenny Craig since the middle of June and in that time, I've lost 55 pounds. Mostly, it's been about 2.5 pounds a week. This week, it was four. While my actual measurements don't support it, I put on a pair of 38" waist jeans today for the first time in 6 or 7 years and they are comfortable enough to wear. I'm wearing a size 16 and I think in a month or so, I should be comfortably in a 14 (no hips...yet).

That's all for now! More to come...

I'm glad you're doin' this, Gin; the weekly reporting. It helps others to understand what's in store for them when their time comes. Mine is coming in two weeks, and I will join you in sharing the MTF experience with others who are wishing to know.

Kudos on the wait loss. I am sooo looking forward to my mid-section dropping to my hips. :)

XX,

Rachel

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Barely over a week here, and god my breasts are tender. Just the slightest rub or tap makes it hurt. Also, it's constantly tingling.

I dunno, I'm more of a "Ask question receive answers" kind of girl.

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Thanks for the update, Gin.

I'm not on HRT yet, but your reports of emotional changes and mood swings seems in keeping with what I've heard from others.

I hope things continue to progress well. Just keep those tissues handy, girl!

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

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Thank you for the taking the time to keep us updated on your progress Gin. For those, like myself, who are a ways away from HRT or anything like it, these posts will be an incredibly valuable resource. Wishing you the best as you go forward :)

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Okay, so nothing as dire as the Sting song, but I am at one week on HRT and I thought I'd report in on my "observations of the experience."

So first, let's talk about the tearing up. I'm not quite crying yet. But I do feel my eyes well up at the slightest provocation and while I have always been an emotional person, I have never been one for waterworks. I should have used a Led Zeppelin song because I think pretty soon the levee is going to break and I have to retain a modicum of control or my students will think something is REALLY wrong with their beloved teacher. I do like the fact that hugging my wife makes me want to cry from happiness and not throw her down on the bed, which brings me to...

The lack of unwanted "motion" from my crotch is quite welcome. Aside from occasionally thinking about the fact that there is nothing going on down there, I have not had to think about anything going on down there. Aside from nature calling, it hasn't been present much at all in my life. I didn't expect this quite so soon, but I do appreciate it.

I have been a little on the, shall we say, moody side. Yesterday I was muttering under my breath about all the things I do for my students and how the least they could do is say "thanks" one and awhile for all the extra time I devote to them. I started talking to my wife about it and she said is sounded a lot like I was suffering from PMS. Great :P

Finally, my weight loss has been accelerated a bit (probably from the spiro). I've been on Jenny Craig since the middle of June and in that time, I've lost 55 pounds. Mostly, it's been about 2.5 pounds a week. This week, it was four. While my actual measurements don't support it, I put on a pair of 38" waist jeans today for the first time in 6 or 7 years and they are comfortable enough to wear. I'm wearing a size 16 and I think in a month or so, I should be comfortably in a 14 (no hips...yet).

That's all for now! More to come...

Hi hun,

I hope you keep on posting re how you are doing as it gives the rest of us a" ball park"idea as what to expect month by month or

so . Good luck with the size 14. Luv, viv :)

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Thankyou,

I really appreciate the fact that you are reporting the changes you are going through; I'm not on hormones yet myself, but hopefully very soon. I love to hear what I can expect, and I can't wait.

Melisa :rolleyes:

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