4 Months On Hormones!

[Guest Soph]

Hey gals, sorry I haven't posted in so long... long story short, went to college, tried to suppress who I am, etc.

However, I did start the hormones on september 1st, which means that tomorrow will be the 4 month anniversary!

I've actually been presenting as myself now, going places and running errands en femme (and I think I pass! Got Mam'd, only time I got weird looks was when I had to present some identification >_<). In short, I'm feeling really good about myself now... even going to a new years party presenting, and there will be a lot of people I don't know there.

Without further ado, I give you myself! (I hope I got the attachments right )

the picture had to be from the side, since otherwise you can't see my hair, which I think contributes to my passibility.

In retrospect, I see a spot where I missed makeup >_< I'm still learning

This one I cropped and shrunk down to my profile pic, you can see the spot I missed more clearly ;-;

This was ambitious of me, going for a straight on shot. I put my hair down (still shorter than I want it >_<). I hate my smile, it always feels fake to me; I was, however, quite happy at the time

Thats all I have My dad took the photos, it seems hes fully on board with my transition (as is the rest of my family )

[Guest viv]

Hey Soph,

You look really good, and only 4 months hrt. Your hair will get longer but is

ok re you passing,,,,easily. happy for you.viv

[Guest Anna_Banana]

You have a very pleasant smile and you look good for such a short time with HRT.

.Anna

[Guest Janis]

You are looking great and only 4 months. You are surely passable.

Have a great New Year

Janis

[Carolyn Marie]

Very nice, Soph. Your face has very feminine features, and you are very passable.

I do like your smile, hon.

Keep up the great work, and congrats on being out more as Soph.

Keep us posted, and don't be such a stranger, OK?

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Soph]

Gosh, such nice replies! Thanks for them

If I ever feel down, I know where to go

[Guest sarah f]

You look great for only being on HRT for 4 mths. You should have no problem passing. I like your necklace by the way.

Love,

Sarah F

[Guest Charlene_Leona]

Oh my Sophia you look wonderful and very feminine your going to do great keep up the great work sweetie.

Charlene Leona

[Guest Erin Quinn]

You have a lovely face Soph, and your hair and make up look nice have a great 2010

[Guest Astro_Liz]

Wow! You look amazing! I mean that 100%!

[Guest Kylani]

Girrrrl you are soooooo cute!

I love your dress style very bright and fun!

So happy to hear ur able to present as yourself, you must feel so much better!

Oh about ur id's, have you thought about asking your therapist for a letter of gender change for the DMV (Makes a world of difference for yourself esteem!)

You go chica!

[Guest Nikki A]

If i were the trans teacher i would say you pass with an A plus!

hugs, Nikki

[Guest Vivian]

Hi Soph,

I think you look great in those pictures. Very passable. My favorite picture is the third one with your pretty smile. What also is really great is to hear that your family is so very supportive of you. Only four months hrt and you look this good? I can't wait to see you after one year hrt. Keep smiling Soph, it looks good on you.

Love,

Vivian

[Paula ult]

Soph, you look great for only 4 months on hormones, keep us updated on your progress.

Paula

[Guest Paula Daniels]

Soph - Very nice. I had to stop hormones recently for a bit, but I can easily say - I am somehwat jealous of your results :-)

[Guest Soph]

Thanks a ton, really! I didn't realize the last one was sideways before posting it, or I would have fixed it ;-;

And some bad news about the hormones: blood work came back, and I'm healthy as a horse, but my estradiol levels are about 2x what they should be.

This is odd, since I've been taking it as prescribed (twice daily sub-lingually). I'm getting the tests redone to see if it wasn't just a fluke, but I really hope my doctor doesn't change my dosage (if I'm taking less estrogen, would the changes happen slower, or would it just be healthier for me, and the changes can't be catalyzed by more hormones?)

Girrrrl you are soooooo cute!

I love your dress style very bright and fun!

So happy to hear ur able to present as yourself, you must feel so much better!

Oh about ur id's, have you thought about asking your therapist for a letter of gender change for the DMV (Makes a world of difference for yourself esteem!)

You go chica!

I'd get the gender marker on my driver's license changed (or try to >_< ) but I still haven't changed my name.

Might still give it away.

[Guest ChalenAustin]

I'm going to guess the changes wouldn't be any slower but more on track since you're levels will be sorted out- a.k.a. you probably wouldn't experience any difference in speed.

I wanted to comment about your smile.

When you're truly happy and let your guard down your smile will develope where you won't look at it and think "fake".

In time your smile might become one of your best features.