Here's just a quick update on what's been going on:
I have been on Spiro for 3 weeks now and estrogen for about 2 weeks. My wife and I have definitely noticed a change in my behavior. I'm not as apprehensive as I was. I'm I bit more relaxed. With that I have been trying to quit smoking. So far so good. I have been on a nicotine patch for almost 2 weeks. And surprisingly haven't cheated. That is huge for me as I usually cheat when on the patch. As for other changes, I think I'm noticing some subtle changes in my face. Also when I shave with a straight razor, my beard doesn't grow back as quick as it used to. Also I think I'm noticing my butt getting a little bit more shapely. It all could be in my head with wishful thinking, but who knows those changes could be happening. That's all for now. I really gotta get my wife to start taking pics of me once a week so I can have a photo diary of my progress.
Hi Bryce!
ReplyDeleteI can tell you from personal experience that the calmness was the very first thing I noticed. I was always angry before starting HRT (a male's testosterone level will have that effect on a female brain!), and that went away quickly as well.
The first physical change I noticed was that I became cold very easily. I'm not very big, so that was definitely part of it. But my motto is now layers, layers, layers!
I have a very heavy beard, alas, so this gal has been getting electrolysis and laser to get rid of those evil things. And being Irish and scrawny, I have no butt to speak of. ;c) (My friend C, who is a GG and a fellow Irish lass, jokingly refers to us as the Skinny Bitches. lol)
Good for you for not smoking too! That will help your transition immeasurably.
The pictures are a good idea. Other people will likely notice the changes before you will. My friends were stunned over the holidays when I showed them pictures of me from just before HRT (in November 2011). I think I've changed a bit, but one life-long friend whom I hadn't seen in over a year literally sat down next to me and didn't realize who I was for a full ten seconds. Now *that* was interesting! lol
Thanks for the update, girl, and best of luck with the smoking! You're doing great!
Hugs,
Cass