Post-op

finally post-op. I'm so relieved to have it finally done, but the healing process isn't going to be too exciting. the fluid drains are really itchy and being on narcotics is no fun. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

24 days til surgery

Thanks to everyone who's already contributed. Now that its down to the last month, I'm making a final push to see if anyone can spare a couple bucks for a brother.
every penny helps, seriously.

Working out

For the past couple months I've been trying really hard to get in the habit of working out.
See, T has greatly increased my ability to build muscle, and thus I have more muscle. But I want more definition.
My goal is to hit the gym several times a week. But the current problem is that the university rec center is currently only open M-F 11:30a-1:30p and then 5-7p. Unfortunately, those usually conflict with times that I work and such. and times when I sleep (sometimes I sleep until noon or so, since I stay up late to enjoy time when its not super hot in my house).
I'm also trying to keep track of how much I lift and when so that I can track my progress. See how much my strength has grown and all that.

34 Weeks/8 months

A fair bit has changed in the past couple months.
I'm now 34 weeks on T (wednesday will be 8 months, if I counted by months). Things are great. Really great.
My facial hair is coming in (ok, so I have facial hair on my chin and I could grow a mustache if I wanted to, but I don't).
I'm developing wonderful muscles. I'm actually really proud of myself.
I think I've come a long ways in 8 months.

Plus, I have a top surgery date. December 20, 2011. Problem is, its $7300, which I don't have yet. I'm trying to save up as much as possible, and my dad is going to loan me the rest, but still.
I made a chipin account though ( http://jondmitri.chipin.com/top-surgery ). I dunno if anyone who reads this blog wants to help out, but I could use it. No matter how little.
<3

22 weeks

Yesterday was 22 weeks. I feel like I'm running out of new things to say.
All I'm really doing now is trying to get paperwork in order to legally change my name, looking at surgeons to schedule top surgery with and desperately trying to grow a beard.
Not all that exciting if you ask me. Its nothing new.

ooops?

Guess I haven't posted here in a while.
I should really get back to straight up blogging rather than being on Tumblr all the time.

But let me get you up to speed.
This friday will mark 20 weeks on T. 5 months. Wow. In that time, my voice has dropped significantly, and I've had to start shaving my face. I've put on a lot more muscle and generally taken on the habits of a teenage/pubescent boy. aka, sleeping lots and eating lots.
My dad has come around to the fact that I'm his son, and we're working towards helping his family be ok with it too (i'm writing a letter to send to them, explaining everything). I'm hoping to legally change my name soon.
I've been dating a really great boy for the past two and a half months, and its made my transition a bit easier because he's so supportive. Who would have thought I'd be dating a guy again (considering the last guy I dated was during my freshman year of high school... so about 6 years ago).