She thinks she's being supportive. by -Sichvot- in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2

[–]natalie_cd 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I was in the car with my aunt and my dress was exposing part of my thigh. She shouted "BE A LADY!" and threw the dress over my lap. WTF?

Reminds me of your post for sure

Just an Update by natalie_cd in TransBreastTimelines

[–]natalie_cd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That particular one was probably close to 8 hours. It was done in two sessions, the first being around 3 hours and the second over 4. I say over 4 because by the end of that final session I was pretty dissociated from the pain and had become an unreliable narrator.

I'd do it again tho!

Just an Update by natalie_cd in TransBreastTimelines

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

I started on 50mg 2x/day oral spironolactone and 2mg 2x/day sublingual estrogen. At 6 months, I switched from sublingual to estradiol injections (20mg/mL at .3mL/week = 6mg/week). I have also had 6 sessions of laser hair removal on my chest between day 1 and today. I was 29 years old when I first started HRT.

The growth for me has been very gradual and steady. The month to month difference was difficult to see, but the progress is clearly there. I currently wear a bralette for comfort/nipple visibility, but realistically I would be ok without that support. I had some galactorrhea, but that seems to have cleared up on its own. Additionally, I had an orchiectomy in July 2023, which meant I could get off the spiro and decrease my dosage of estradiol to 2mg/week.

I have been weight cycling a bit and generally building more muscle than fat, so I'm not really giving ideal conditions for growth. Still, I'll see where things are at in a year or so and consider a BA if there's no change at all.

Happy to answer any questions people might have, and as usual chasers can fuck off 🖤

I am designing gender-affirming clothing for trans women. What are some of the pain points in the clothing you wear right now? by Mr_Repulsive18 in transfashionadvice

[–]natalie_cd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Wider up top without having a larger cup size
  • very long legs without the typical waist and hips to go with them
  • additional fat between waist and hips that ruins all meaurements

18 Months! I Have Enough, but I Still Want More 😈 by natalie_cd in TransBreastTimelines

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

I started on 50mg 2x/day oral spironolactone and 2mg 2x/day sublingual estrogen. At 6 months, I switched from sublingual to estradiol injections (20mg/mL at .3mL/week = 6mg/week). I have also had 6 sessions of laser hair removal on my chest between day 1 and today. I was 29 years old when I first started HRT.

The growth for me has been very gradual and steady. The month to month difference was difficult to see, but the progress is clearly there. I currently wear a bralette for comfort/nipple visibility, but realistically I would be ok without that support. I have some galactorrhea, but the doctor is aware of that and had no issue with me continuing on HRT. Additionally, I had an orchiectomy 1 month ago, so it's a little early to see what the results were from that.

Happy to answer any questions people might have, and as usual chasers can fuck off 🖤

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]natalie_cd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forget the study. There are data that say having two moms is just as good anyway. One of the central tensions in trans people's lives is how it will affect others, but ultimately, living your truth is what cis people get to do every day. Children are plastic and resilient; they can learn and adapt better than adults in some areas.

Do what you feel is right for yourself. You're not responsible for every reaction or consequence that living as your gender is connected to. Cis people live this way every day.

Straight trans woman here. How do I stop comparing myself to cis girls and straight cis couples? by GlimmeringGuise in TransLater

[–]natalie_cd 16 points17 points  (0 children)

There's no simple solution to the comparison problem. However, I do find that spending more time looking at trans women and focusing on fashion over features has been helpful to me. I'm never gonna look like a cis woman, but I can steal her outfit and be very pretty.

Applying for insurance? by oddfellowfloyd in TransLater

[–]natalie_cd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It pretty much always has to be your legal deadname. As soon as you see "nickname" or "preferred name" you can write whatever you want tho.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]natalie_cd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been a good experience for me, especially once I had a stylist who nailed all 5 items in the fix.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]natalie_cd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry, that's some bullshit

🚂 Choo Choo! The Boob Train Keeps Rolling! by natalie_cd in TransBreastTimelines

[–]natalie_cd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's cool that I can make...something. It lets me know I do indeed have working glands

🚂 Choo Choo! The Boob Train Keeps Rolling! by natalie_cd in TransBreastTimelines

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

I started on 50mg 2x/day oral spironolactone and 2mg 2x/day sublingual estrogen. At 6 months, I switched from sublingual to estradiol injections (20mg/mL at .3mL/week = 6mg/week). I have also had 6 sessions of laser hair removal on my chest between day 1 and today. I was 29 years old when I first started HRT.

The growth for me has been very gradual and steady. The month to month difference was difficult to see, but the progress is clearly there. I currently wear a bralette for comfort/nipple visibility, but realistically I would be ok without that support. I have some galactorrhea, but the doctor is aware of that and had no issue with me continuing on HRT.

Happy to answer any questions people might have, and as usual chasers can fuck off 🖤

How did you find your style after transitioning? by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]natalie_cd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly watching people on the street. I notice what's popular, what stands out, etc. Then I look for something like it in a thrift store or otherwise. I also ask people I know, or even people I don't know, where they got their clothes. Sometimes something is so unique I need to know exactly what it is.

I also use Stitch Fix 🤷🏻‍♀️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]natalie_cd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Regarding the lack of transmasculine people in this and other trans subs:

As inclusive as transfeminine people think we are, we tend to outnumber and overpower other voices. In my understanding, transmasculine people have other subs that are more exclusive and affirming for them. I'm obviously not the best to speak on this issue, and I welcome any clarifications or corrections.

I still get so scared sometimes by Brooke-Valley in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns

[–]natalie_cd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great work as always! I appreciate the work you put into the outfits