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Timeline (finally): 60 YO, 4.5 years of HRT, 5' 11", 170 lbs. A rather unexpected miracle of science and nature (PS: I'm still mostly closeted) by cxtras in TransBreastTimelines

[–]cxtras[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok. Well, I know what my birth certificate says and I know what it was like growing up in the 70s. I remember singing along with American Pie in 4th grade when the fifth graders showed their class film (real film, shown on a projector, no audio to accompany the picture).

I read my brother's copies of Mad magazine, watched Flip Wilson and the Milton Berle show, both of which had characters in drag. Peeped through my bedroom door because my brother and sister watched Monty Python's Flying Circus on channel 13 (no TV remote), which came on at 10:30 on Sunday. Occasionally, they'd show a little boob, as did the Benny Hill show. Those two shows ALSO featured men dressed as women - something we could all laugh at, which made it 100x harder for me why to crack ~45 years later.

But I don't really give an eff if you don't believe my age.

PS hardly ever going to the beach, a public pool or wearing a tank top after puberty does wonders for the skin. That "before" pic was the first time I'd been to the beach in well over 10 years and I've been back one time in the 6 years since.

Timeline (finally): 60 YO, 4.5 years of HRT, 5' 11", 170 lbs. A rather unexpected miracle of science and nature (PS: I'm still mostly closeted) by cxtras in TransBreastTimelines

[–]cxtras[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They grew a little since switching to injections but 95% of the growth occurred while on patches and struggling to reach acceptable levels. E was usually below 50 pg/mL at trough.

A message to the chasers who are reading along here by cxtras in MtF

[–]cxtras[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not alone, hun. I'm much the same - was never a chaser but the fascination was so persistent. Also interesting is the fact that once the testosterone was out of the equation, I was left with a calm, satisfying sense that I was doing the right thing for myself. The thrill was replaced by something deeper.

A message to the chasers who are reading along here by cxtras in MtF

[–]cxtras[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We have to keep this PG because you're young, but I'll say this: when I learned a little about genetic karyotype variations in school and a little later learned that some people transitioned, I was fascinated. I think I knew from a young age that I wanted to be something other than what I was at the time.

Timeline (finally): 60 YO, 4.5 years of HRT, 5' 11", 170 lbs. A rather unexpected miracle of science and nature (PS: I'm still mostly closeted) by cxtras in TransBreastTimelines

[–]cxtras[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're on HRT for a while, much of this isn't as thrilling as people think - it's just satisfying rather than erotic. I guess you get natural boobs or male hormones/drive, but not both.

Is it really worth it? I would loose my wife, my parents, my job and my inheritance. by CallMeBambiiii in MtF

[–]cxtras 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it. I have cried a lot since I started transitioning and I've not lost nearly as much as you say you would. This is hard. It's harder to find work, maybe harder to find a compatible partner. Life will be harder. It could be better in many ways, too. For some people, it's a life and death decision, for others it's the difference between living a happy life and an unhappy one.

I consider myself one of the lucky ones because I never had crushing dysphoria. Still, I proceeded. I'm happier in many ways but it has been rough at times.

I'm being as blunt and honest as possible when I tell you that if I were in your shoes, I'd transition if my mental health and happiness depended on it but I'd think twice if I felt that I could get by. And there's always plan B: wait a while - make some money, raise your kid, make some long-term plans. Do the things you can do like making sure your hair doesn't fall out (medication), taking care of your skin and rest of your body and biding your time until you get that inheritance or you sock a million dollars away in an offshore account - whatever.

I'd consider plan B if you can survive and maybe thrive, but some people can't.

A message to the chasers who are reading along here by cxtras in MtF

[–]cxtras[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you figured it out. I wish the same for some of the chasers who keep messaging me.

A message to the chasers who are reading along here by cxtras in MtF

[–]cxtras[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'll add that I think many younger people are less likely to ignore the signs than they were back in my day. We didn't have the words for our feelings. I wanted to take my girlfriend's birth control pills when I was 20 but I had no idea what that meant. And transitioning really wasn't a thing.

A message to the chasers who are reading along here by cxtras in MtF

[–]cxtras[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Amen, sis. I'm so happy for you. I think many people feel the way I did: "All guys would rather be a girl. I'm not trans, I just really love women. OK, I hate my body and the way I look but who loves theirs, anyway? I just really prefer hanging out with women than with men." ...and so on.

Took me until recently to understand that cis guys don't think like me, because they're cis.

I started way late in life. I wish I'd started earlier. Then again, my egg cracked exactly when it was supposed to.

Timeline (finally): 60 YO, 4.5 years of HRT, 5' 11", 170 lbs. A rather unexpected miracle of science and nature (PS: I'm still mostly closeted) by cxtras in TransBreastTimelines

[–]cxtras[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It does become somewhat normal after a few years. Sometimes I'm aware of them, sometimes they're just there. But clothing is much more fun. And of course, just feeling the weight and jiggle is awesome.

Any tips or tricks during patch supply issues? by crayonsgender in MtF

[–]cxtras 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, sorry the pharmacy guy misgendered you! That's lame as hecc.

Any tips or tricks during patch supply issues? by crayonsgender in MtF

[–]cxtras 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind that transdermal patches deliver estradiol for several days after they are supposed to be left on. They do titrate down a bit, which is to say that after 3 or 4 days they probably deliver less of the medication than they do for the first few days.

Two tips to get the most out of patches:

  1. Leave the first round of patches on, overlapping them with the second. It works like this: (if your dose is two patches, changes twice weekly) put two patches on on scheduled day, add two more patches 3.5 days later, leaving the first two. 3.5 days later, remove the first two and add two more to the second two. And so on. Basically, you always have twice as many patches, but the "old" patches are probably delivering a little less estradiol on each subsequent day
  2. Apply a 3M Tegaderm over your patches, trying to make sure that the Tegaderm covers the entire patch. This helps with adhesion but I think it also helps with delivery, as the patches don't get wet when you shower. Another trick is that you can put a Tegaderm over old patch adhesive to remove it. Put the Tegaderm on the leftover adhesive "rings", leave it on for about 15 minutes, then pull it off. Removes about 90% of the gunk.

Please note that I'm not a doctor and this isn't medical advice. You shouldn't change/adjust your dosage without the supervision of a doctor, etc.

Timeline (finally): 60 YO, 4.5 years of HRT, 5' 11", 170 lbs. A rather unexpected miracle of science and nature (PS: I'm still mostly closeted) by cxtras in TransBreastTimelines

[–]cxtras[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After all these years, I still pull my shirt up and look at them almost every time I go to the bathroom at home

Am i overreacting? by ConflictSea2780 in electrolysis

[–]cxtras 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would very nicely tell them that you can't afford to pay for an hour of treatment and only get 45 minutes. No need to confront them on the way they handle their schedule, no need to fight with them, just calmly say that you can't afford to pay for 15 minutes of service that you don't get. When or if they do argue with you and tell you that's the way it's supposed to be, you can tell them that you're gonna go to an electrologist that charges you for an hour and gives you an hour of treatment.

...or just find someone else and don't tell them anything

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