Update

[Guest Zeda]

Hey all, I haven't been around much, but I've been here for about 3 and a half years (actually longer but under a different account when I was in high school that I forgot about and only as a "lurker" then). Anyways, some small updates:

I finally started hormones approximately 8 weeks ago! This was after committing myself to starting when I was 18 and putting it off, and off, and off again. The reasons were pretty good, but it did all turn out to be for something that never happened and can't happen (starting a family). I just turned 22 last week, so I am still quite young. HRT has been a wonderful change in my life so far but I have a looooong way to go still.

I am graduating from college in a few weeks with a degree (I think with honors/distinction, not sure) in mathematics. I'm the type who goes to conferences and gives talks on research I even got a pretty big monetary award that is equivalent to about 1/4 of mine and my spouses combined annual income, so that will really help a lot.

My body is starting to change, but nothing that could be easily noticeable to an outside observer. I have always been on the slim side, but my waist has shrunk by 2 inches to 28". The last time it was this slim was when I was extremely athletic, and I am currently not even close to being that fit. I've still got the butt from that, though Seriously, this thing is pretty big and I just measured and it has started to grow. Most of my acne, including the chest acne that I have had for almost 4 years without ever going away, has cleared up. I thought it was a myth, but holy cow is this nice! My nails stopped growing for a while, so I was worried, but they started back up again. My nipples and breasts hurt, but they are quite noticeably larger (I have been wearing baggy shirts). They also have turned into mini furnaces and I am getting padding on that hard lump thing.

It's crazy stuff, but I am continuing on this next leg of the journey after my stop. I am glad in some ways that I weighted. I still have some regrets about not starting sooner, but I did have a lot of things to work out. I haven't worked out everything-- I probably never will-- but I am a lot more prepared, if a little more scared.

Anyways, I hope y'all have a good day, have fun, if it is sunny, enjoy the sun, if it is snowy, enjoy the snow, if it is rainy or cloudy, feel that energy packed into that mass of clouds

-Zeda

[VickySGV]

Good to have you back, and feeling as wonderful as you do!!

[Carolyn Marie]

Thanks so much for the update, Zeda. First of all, big Congrats on finishing school, and with such grades, too. Your parents must be proud. Congrats also on starting HRT. It is a big step, and I'm glad to hear that your spouse is with you through these changes. Support is so important. Your changes seems consistent with the usual timeline, and you are correct, there is a LOT more to come.

I wish you success as you graduate and look for work, and in all good things to come.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

p.s. I would kill for your hair. LOL!

[gennee]

Hi Zeda. Glad to hear things are going well. Congratulations on your upcoming college graduation.

[Charlize]

Thanks for touching base with such positive news. Too many of us don't concentrate well in school but it is great you beat that one!

HRT is something of a wild ride on top of the already interesting one. Hang on tight and enjoy the speed seems to vary from instant to is anything happening. Relax and let that inner woman keep growing.

Hugs,

Charlize

[Guest LizMarie]

Progress! Good for you! I wish you the best of luck with your transition going forward.

[Guest Zeda]

Good to have you back, and feeling as wonderful as you do!!

Thanks, it's exciting so I can't help but feel wonderful

Thanks so much for the update, Zeda. First of all, big Congrats on finishing school, and with such grades, too. Your parents must be proud. Congrats also on starting HRT. It is a big step, and I'm glad to hear that your spouse is with you through these changes. Support is so important. Your changes seems consistent with the usual timeline, and you are correct, there is a LOT more to come.

I wish you success as you graduate and look for work, and in all good things to come.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

p.s. I would kill for your hair. LOL!

Haha, thanks! And I had just been shown what a hair straightener was the day I took that (the day I posted). I am glad that I was making choices about my transition loooong in advance to have my hair grown out this much

Hi Zeda. Glad to hear things are going well. Congratulations on your upcoming college graduation.

Thanks gennee!

Thanks for touching base with such positive news. Too many of us don't concentrate well in school but it is great you beat that one!

HRT is something of a wild ride on top of the already interesting one. Hang on tight and enjoy the speed seems to vary from instant to is anything happening. Relax and let that inner woman keep growing.

Hugs,

Charlize

I didn't escape everything, so I still have some pretty poor grades and grades that are not at all reflective of my abilities. Luckily I have lots of people willing to write very positive letters of recommendation, so that might help.

Progress! Good for you! I wish you the best of luck with your transition going forward.

Thanks Liz!

Also, I am glad to see still a bunch of familiar faces!