Learning To Live Life With New Breasts

[Guest MarciPA]

Hey folks. As I'm relatively new here I've been scanning the forums and have read a lot. I figured that I would share some of the things that have happened to me and the girls in the five months I have known them. Its amazing how we have to re-learn things that we have done for so long before going on E. Some will make you chuckle, some will make you wince...or maybe even both.

All of us on E know that when the buds come into contact with other objects there is generally a sharp pain

1) At work I use a scanning gun to scan boxes. Lately I've had a tendancy as I'm using it to beat the poor girls around when I am not careful or if I just forget. The more it happens the less I forget that they are there.

2) I have always had a tendancy when clicking a ball point pen to open it to jab it into my chest. Let me tell you that the girls scream everytime I forget myself and get back to my old habits.

3) Carrying boxes at work has become a LOT more of a chore as I can't let the box rest against my chest any more like I used to. On a side note, if I'm careful it IS nice to feel the girls there when I AM careful.

4) Lately I have been wearing a sports bra to work as the girls have definately made a presence through my Polo shirt that is required at work. The sport bra while not being used as support helps cushion the girls and also leaves my chest looking nice and smooth from the front. From the side I just look a bit overweight up top.

5) Laying in bed I rarely sleep on my stomach anymore...for obvious reasons.

6) When reaching across my body (which I rarely do anymore) I began pinching the girl on the same side as the arm I was reaching with. Definately feels awkward to reach across your body when you have breasts.

7) while playing with the dog she jumped up on me and hammered her paws right in my chest as she was standing on her back legs...OUCH

8) last and most painful and potentially embarressing. When screwing around with a friend he tossed a tennisb all at me. I of course missed as I always do and it hit me squarely on the breast. I howeled in pain and he laughed telling me to "man up" and stop acting like a girl. (he doesn't know about me yet).

Anyway, just a few of the things I could think of at the moment. I'm sure as they get bigger the list will grow.

Ciao

M~

[Guest NatashaJade]

5) Laying in bed I rarely sleep on my stomach anymore...for obvious reasons.

Hi Marci! Great list. This one really struck home for me. I have always slept on my stomach and now? Impossible. Aside from everything else I am learning, I have to learn to sleep differently as well!

luv

Gin

[Guest Donna Jean]

Marci.....Great list!

And those of us in that position truly understand every one of your points!

I'm 12 months HRT...

I have done the ball point pen thing!

My dog must be your dog's brother....."Down Riley! Bad DOG! NO BISCUIT!"

I wore the sports bra early on because the nipples were so sensitive and my shirt rubbed them and it hurt!

I've never slept on my stomach ONE FOR ME! YAY!

Reaching across my chest and pinching...Check!

I seem to cut corners when going from room to room in the house...dragging part of my chest across the door jamb...WRONG...WRONG...WRONG!

And the all time moment so far: the file cabinet at work with the sticky top drawer!

The sudden release and my eyes roll up in my head, I felt faint and I saw those little birdies flying in a circle over my head...

Oh, and tears.....lots and lots of tears....

Yep, Marci, Honey......It's a whole new world!

Donna Jean

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Hi Marci

You are relearning your body movements and behavior to accomodate your new physical self. I congratulate you on that

Sweetie, please keep in mind that your breasts will typically be a size smaller than the natal women in your family (most notably, your mother).

Your breasts are growing, and that is great!!! A to B cup size is very typical for us MTFs so please do not have unrealistic expectations as to what your breast size will become. I don't want you dissapointed dearheart. Have you discussed the expected breast size with your doctor? Facts are important hon.

HUGS

Brenda

[Guest Camicochan]

I didn't really sleep on my stomach before, but when I sleep on my side sometimes I roll forward a bit and wake up with a sore boob. Now I keep a corner of the comforter under when I sleep.

Also the other day I was on the subway and it got a little bumpy and I fell right into the rail/pole. Ouch!

Hugs... hugging other girls works out usually, cushion against sensitive cushion hehe! But if a guy hugs you too hard... yeah. Do they become less sensitive and more protected in this regard as the fat/tissue grows to full size?

[Guest Kaitlyn88]

Mine are B cups and still growing but they have just never really hurt. Only if they get hit very hard or squeezed, but it's not that bad. They haven't really got in the way either, I just normally never did those things anyways. I just kind of feel like they've always been there in my mind even if they weren't in reality, if that makes sense.

[Shannonline]

lol funny stories!!!!!

"Also the other day I was on the subway and it got a little bumpy and I fell right into the rail/pole. Ouch!"

I'm sorry but I lol'd at that ...just from the visual of it

I love sleeping on my stomach and it's the one way I fall asleep the best. Now I just pull my pillow down to my chest to fill the space, it works, but works better if I bunch my arms up at the side as well, I guess they're past the sensitive stage so I don't have to worry about the discomfort of it as much, these days they're more itchy! 0_o

[Guest MarciPA]

Oh Yes, I forgot to mention that one....Done that quite a few times myself. OUCH!

M~

I seem to cut corners when going from room to room in the house...dragging part of my chest across the door jamb...WRONG...WRONG...WRONG!

Yep, Marci, Honey......It's a whole new world!

Donna Jean

[Guest CharlieRose]

I've read a bunch of sentiments such as these and I wonder if I was just lucky or if developing breasts later in life, or artificially with hormones, makes them more sensitive. Because mine never hurt *that* bad. (Although I can relate to the dog-jumping thing. Dogs have little claws. Ouch.)

[Guest NatashaJade]

I've read a bunch of sentiments such as these and I wonder if I was just lucky or if developing breasts later in life, or artificially with hormones, makes them more sensitive. Because mine never hurt *that* bad. (Although I can relate to the dog-jumping thing. Dogs have little claws. Ouch.)

I've been wondering about that as well, Charlie. My wife doesn't remember it being all that bad (or at least as bad as I describe it). Of course, she says I'm a wimp with my tolerance for pain, even though I have a pretty high tolerance given the lasering and tattooing and whatnot. Has anyone else heard from gg's that they don't remember their breasts being nearly as sensitive during development?

luv

Gin

[Guest Maelee]

My most painful moment was when I was getting out of my car, and as I swung the door shut the top corner caught me in the breast. I had to sit down after that one or else I would of passed out. So painful!! (but a happy pain lol)

Also the guys I work with are a bunch of oxes and I very quickly found out to be very weary of them. If I was helping them move something large enough to need 2 people you would swear they were going out of their way to make sure it hit me as hard as possible in the breasts (and they have no idea about my transitioning).

I also found out sometimes that putting on a pull over, weather a sweat shirt, hoodie, or t-shirt could be painful if not done carefully.

All in all though, I find it to be a very wondrous and joyful experience. Nothing like finally getting the right puberty ~26 years later then it should of.

Love and *hugs*

Mae

[Guest Kaitlyn88]

Maybe thats what is going on here, because I guess that I am younger than most on here. No offense to any young ladies out there.

[Guest BeckyTG]

I've experienced about everything you girls have and can add one more. I have a pickup truck that really rides like a truck. I only use it for truck things, but it's 4-wheel-drive and I was driving it in the snow.

Some of the side streets hadn't been plowed and were extremely rough. I kept shaking the girls really severely and it hurt!

Worst hurts: Door jambs and boxes

Biggest surprise: Ball point pens

Becky

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Hi Marci

You are relearning your body movements and behavior to accomodate your new physical self. I congratulate you on that

Sweetie, please keep in mind that your breasts will typically be a size smaller than the natal women in your family (most notably, your mother).

Your breasts are growing, and that is great!!! A to B cup size is very typical for us MTFs so please do not have unrealistic expectations as to what your breast size will become. I don't want you dissapointed dearheart. Have you discussed the expected breast size with your doctor? Facts are important hon.

HUGS

Brenda

a size smaller than the natal women in your family

Not necessarily true - I am already larger than my mother. Look at ALL the women in your family. Both my grandmothers were buxom.

And yes - it takes a while to realize there is a part of you that now enters the room first!

Cold weather - 'headlights on - is something to avoid - especially if male presenting still. HA!

STAIRS! Running down the steps...

Plus love-making takes on a whole new way of being!!!

Like my wife says - 'you wanted breasts!" [Wife talk for 'deal with it!"]

Lizzy

[Guest nymphblossom]

Mae wrote:

I also found out sometimes that putting on a pull over, weather a sweat shirt, hoodie, or t-shirt could be painful if not done carefully.

There is a sort of a trick to taking off pullover tops. Men just grab the hem and pull it over their heads. Women generally criss-cross their arms in front of them before they take hold of the hem. Unfolding their arms as the lift the top over their heads, this provides the extra clearance so the fabric doesn't brush up against their breasts. It's pretty simple but a bit awkward to explain. Watch your wife or any other women to get a better idea of how this is done.

And all of you belly sleepers, I can't believe no one has ever told you you shouldn't have been doing that anyway! Your diaphragm has to work harder to pull air into your lungs, you intestines cannot properly digest your food and if put a horrible arch in the small of your back. And sleeping on yopur back isn't much better without some sort of support under your knees. The prefered position is left or right fetal.

Blossom

[Guest sarah f]

These are some really funny stories. I can't wait to experience my own problems. Only one more month until I see the Doc and hopefully then I will be able to share some of the same stories.

Love,

Sarah F

[Guest angie]

And all of you belly sleepers, I can't believe no one has ever told you you shouldn't have been doing that anyway! Your diaphragm has to work harder to pull air into your lungs, you intestines cannot properly digest your food and if put a horrible arch in the small of your back. And sleeping on yopur back isn't much better without some sort of support under your knees. The prefered position is left or right fetal.

Blossom[/color][/b]

I sleep on my left or right side,cannot do the tummy thing at all.

And have had the girls so long now,I hardly think about bumping them anymore,the twins are

just another,more pleasing aspect of my real self.

Angie

[Paula ult]

I have done a few of those and more, normally when i am at home i do not wear a bra, however when i go out i have to since the girls jiggle allot.

I sleep on my side and it does not bother them.

Watch at night if you get up not to bump into a doorway

Seat belts can be an adventure at first

My cats like to climb up on me, a 9.5ound cats foot on a breast really hurts especially since they are still sensitive even after 19 months on hormones.

Paula

[Guest viv]

Mmmmm,,,so I got this coming????,,,,viv

[Guest Maelee]

Blossom;

I have been able to do the crossed arm trick quite well when taking off tops. I sort of just stumbled onto doing it trying to take off tight tops. That normally does not hurt. It is putting them on that causes the problems for me, hehe. Any ideas on a good way to put them on?

One thing Gin said about her wife not remembering it being that painful. I wonder if it is harder on us having these changes later in life??

Love and *hugs*

Mae

[Guest MarciPA]

Wow, I never expected this topic to pick up this much steam. I have to admit that I have enjoyed reading the responses. I have not yet had a problem putting on tops, though I guess I'll try the crossed arm thing to get used to doing it. As a guy I am an ox like was mentioned by someone earlier. Anyway, thanks for all the responses and any future ones.

M~

[Carolyn Marie]

Mmmmm,,,so I got this coming????,,,,viv

Yes, Viv. You and me and a few other newbies to HRT. Something to look forward to, and at the same

time feel a little nervous about. Honestly, I think I feel like a 12 year old girl feels when she knows puberty is right around the corner. Its so strange, and so wonderful.

Thanks for this topic, Marci! I love it.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest NatalieRene]

After five weeks I don't have any breast growth that I can tell. I've got a little but I've always had it. But my nipples sure are pouffy. Is that normal?

[Guest Donna Jean]

After five weeks I don't have any breast growth that I can tell. I've got a little but I've always had it. But my nipples sure are pouffy. Is that normal?

Oh yeah!

That's what the nipples do first...that's how mine started...

"We have ignition!"

LOVE

Donna Jean

[Shannonline]

lol!! the putting on tops thing reminded of this one time, I saw this amazing halter top in a shop one day but it was only in the size smaller than I normally take. I figured that it being a halter top I could get away with it fitting me. Oh my!! 0_o

So I tried it on put I put my arm or head or soemthing through the wrong hole and ended up almost suffocating myself, I called my house mate in to help so we finally got it off then tried again but this time we got the wrong hole again lol ...so another ten mins or so trying to get it off. So we tired AGAIN this time after much effort and carefulness we finally got it on!! The buttons around the neck only just fit and they were a bit painful, needless to say I haven't gone near it since

It must of taken a good twenty mins to get it on.

But I love halter tops I must find another one..... that is in my size though >_>