RachelDee
08-04-2011, 05:08 PM
Hey all,
I have not posted on here for a while (as moved house and didnt have internet for a bit, or a phone line for that matter :sad:). However I thought I might share some things that have been happening for me.
In about a weeks time I plan on going out for the first time in female clothes. I have an upcoming appointment in London at the gender clinic I attend, and thought this was a perfect time to try do it. I was on a bit of a shopping spree recently (over this past week or so) and was buying lots of clothes, all female. I even bought 2 Bra's since I have things have been progressing in that area a little (I measured myself and came out as a 36AA).
I decided that I am now going to start phasing out my 'male' clothes and buy female styles only from now on. I'm not wearing makeup (because I still need to sort out the facial hair thing) but hope to get to that point. I have experimented and stuff but I really don't feel happy doing that still (even though I'd like to).
I'm not buying dress's just yet, im staying in female jean territory for a bit. However a positive step is a positive step? :) I think that I will look plenty female with what I have regardless (EDIT: What I mean there is that the clothes will make me look like I am presenting as lol). I got some nice lower cut tops/open necks. Lots of pink/shiny materials. But greys/whites too to make them a splash andro looking. It's sort of female, but not 'in your face'. Which is fine, I mean I bought what I liked and what I would feel comfortable wearing.
It's been great buying clothes I want for a change!
I recently had my first blood test after starting HRT (been 3 months now). My results were interesting, though lots of room for improvement of course. Was 29.1 (Testosterone) originally, now at 11.2. My estrogen level was 72, its now 129.
Not been totally plain sailing with family, but they are coming around I think. My father is still stubern about it and has come out with some unsuitable comments at times... but I never expected him to be ok with it (I dont think he ever will be really).
That's about it really I think :) oh also while I might be very unsure/upset sometimes about how I look, I no longer am having any panic attack like moments of gender issues like I was just before Christmas. I am not sure if thats the HRT or just the fact that I am now being the person I feel I am and not hiding it (or a combination of both of those).
I'll leave it here then, and here is a picture of meee smiling =] its not often I take pictures of myself, or smile. So its a double rarity lol.
Oh there is one small thing, I would like it if anyone had any advise or comments on their experiences going out for the first time. How to deal with any unsettling or negative reactions? That sort of thing.
Thanks x :)
I have not posted on here for a while (as moved house and didnt have internet for a bit, or a phone line for that matter :sad:). However I thought I might share some things that have been happening for me.
In about a weeks time I plan on going out for the first time in female clothes. I have an upcoming appointment in London at the gender clinic I attend, and thought this was a perfect time to try do it. I was on a bit of a shopping spree recently (over this past week or so) and was buying lots of clothes, all female. I even bought 2 Bra's since I have things have been progressing in that area a little (I measured myself and came out as a 36AA).
I decided that I am now going to start phasing out my 'male' clothes and buy female styles only from now on. I'm not wearing makeup (because I still need to sort out the facial hair thing) but hope to get to that point. I have experimented and stuff but I really don't feel happy doing that still (even though I'd like to).
I'm not buying dress's just yet, im staying in female jean territory for a bit. However a positive step is a positive step? :) I think that I will look plenty female with what I have regardless (EDIT: What I mean there is that the clothes will make me look like I am presenting as lol). I got some nice lower cut tops/open necks. Lots of pink/shiny materials. But greys/whites too to make them a splash andro looking. It's sort of female, but not 'in your face'. Which is fine, I mean I bought what I liked and what I would feel comfortable wearing.
It's been great buying clothes I want for a change!
I recently had my first blood test after starting HRT (been 3 months now). My results were interesting, though lots of room for improvement of course. Was 29.1 (Testosterone) originally, now at 11.2. My estrogen level was 72, its now 129.
Not been totally plain sailing with family, but they are coming around I think. My father is still stubern about it and has come out with some unsuitable comments at times... but I never expected him to be ok with it (I dont think he ever will be really).
That's about it really I think :) oh also while I might be very unsure/upset sometimes about how I look, I no longer am having any panic attack like moments of gender issues like I was just before Christmas. I am not sure if thats the HRT or just the fact that I am now being the person I feel I am and not hiding it (or a combination of both of those).
I'll leave it here then, and here is a picture of meee smiling =] its not often I take pictures of myself, or smile. So its a double rarity lol.
Oh there is one small thing, I would like it if anyone had any advise or comments on their experiences going out for the first time. How to deal with any unsettling or negative reactions? That sort of thing.
Thanks x :)