Rikkicn
05-22-2006, 09:03 AM
We picked up my sweetie's mother at the airport and when to a near by restaurant for lunch. Afterwards off we went to the baby shower.
There were about 18 women there, the host's husband and three boys. I knew about 6 of the women although they had never seen me dressed as femme as I was. They had seen me dressing androgynously before.
The women I knew, all greeted my warmly as well as the new women I met and was introduced to. All my concerns were for nothing. I didn't receive even a raised eyebrow and even got a few compliments on the skirt I was wearing.
After introduction we all sat down for tea, finger sandwiches and little sweets. All made by the hostess and they were wonderful.
After tea, we sat in a kind of circle while the mom-to-be open her gifts and passed them around for everyone to see. Lots of hand knitted sweaters and booties, lots of onesies and other clothing for new borns.
It all went well and the knot in my stomach went away soon. It still surprises me that no one said a word or looked at me funny. It all helps to build more confidence for the future.
You'll see in my photo that I didn't wear any make at all and neither did most of the women there. The most I saw was a little bit of mascara. I feel more like me without it and not like I'm covering up who I am. It's also liberating and time saving. I do, however spend my time on my hair. It was at the end of the day and It was looking a little tired when the picture was taken.
On a side note, my sweeties mom asked her if she could get me something special for my birthday and wanted to know if I would like lingerie. WOW, it was fun hearing that and I can't wait to see what she gets. We're guessing a nighite and robe.
Thank you everyone for your supporting and encouraging words.
PS. that's my sweetie in the picture with me
There were about 18 women there, the host's husband and three boys. I knew about 6 of the women although they had never seen me dressed as femme as I was. They had seen me dressing androgynously before.
The women I knew, all greeted my warmly as well as the new women I met and was introduced to. All my concerns were for nothing. I didn't receive even a raised eyebrow and even got a few compliments on the skirt I was wearing.
After introduction we all sat down for tea, finger sandwiches and little sweets. All made by the hostess and they were wonderful.
After tea, we sat in a kind of circle while the mom-to-be open her gifts and passed them around for everyone to see. Lots of hand knitted sweaters and booties, lots of onesies and other clothing for new borns.
It all went well and the knot in my stomach went away soon. It still surprises me that no one said a word or looked at me funny. It all helps to build more confidence for the future.
You'll see in my photo that I didn't wear any make at all and neither did most of the women there. The most I saw was a little bit of mascara. I feel more like me without it and not like I'm covering up who I am. It's also liberating and time saving. I do, however spend my time on my hair. It was at the end of the day and It was looking a little tired when the picture was taken.
On a side note, my sweeties mom asked her if she could get me something special for my birthday and wanted to know if I would like lingerie. WOW, it was fun hearing that and I can't wait to see what she gets. We're guessing a nighite and robe.
Thank you everyone for your supporting and encouraging words.
PS. that's my sweetie in the picture with me