6 months!

Can you believe it?  Here's a new video.

Also, this is the link if you want to read the article in CM Life: 

http://www.cm-life.com/2011/04/13/transgender-student-makes-journey-from-female-to-male/

4 months!

Yes, I've been on hormones for almost half a year!  First of all, I can't believe time's gone by so fast, and second, I can't believe I'm seeing all these changes so fast! (well, I can, but I'm excited so who cares?)
Here's a fresh video for you.

Questions, comments, concerns?

It's been an eventful week, but I still don't mind answering questions!  Oh, and a new video for you too.

Again, what sex character do you prefer to play as?

Thanks for watching, see you next week.

Busy Break

It's nice to be done with the semester, but break feels busier than school was.  I'm working with the county Parks and Recreation department, and Amber and I are working on the wedding and making plans to visit family for Christmas.  Oh well, at least I'm not sleeping all day (although that would be nice).

Anyway, I'm going text only today, since I'm a bit sick.  I've been on T for two months as of the 14th, and I can't believe how much has changed already.  My voice has dropped a ton, and I'm experiencing loss of my higher vocal range, accompanied by that oh-so-teenage staple of voice cracking. At 21, it's actually a lot funnier than if I were 13 or 14.  Hair is appearing EVERYWHERE, and what I already had is thickening and getting darker.  Lots of chest hair, and my facial hair is getting thicker and darker, especially on my upper lip (Amber says no mustaches though).  I've got a little bit of growth on my chin and sideburns, but the jawline hair is the last to come in.  I shaved on the 5th or 6th, and I've already got as much growth in a little over a week than I used to get in a month.

My dosage is back on schedule as well, and my doctor and I figured out a 6 week checkup schedule that will make sure I don't run out again. All my hormone levels are vastly different from my pre-T blood work, and I'm not converting the T to estrogen, which means that I can probably increase my dose soon.  I'm also working out regularly now, so I should be seeing some speedier fat redistribution and more muscle mass.

Appetite has curbed a little bit, mostly due to willpower and not having time to eat a ton, although a coworker commented on my sizable lunches (Typically a large sandwich, yogurt, apple, vitamin water, treat and carrots).

Well, that's all for this week.  Next week I'll do an early video and then perhaps some X-mas updates.  I have had conflicts with family before, but they seem to be getting better.  I'll keep everyone posted.

7 weeks!

Sorry for the drought of posts, it's been a hectic couple weeks.  But here is a video log for you!

Ch-ch-changes!

I thought I'd post some pictures for everyone today!  It's only been a month, but there might be some changes! (That or I'm just imagining it...)

Me Pre-T...

And me now, one month in!

Well, at least I look happier in the second one.  You can check out more pictures on my site (http://shawnmckeever.webs.com/) in the photo gallery.

And make sure to stay tuned for posts about Trans Action Week!

It's Been One Week...

...since my first shot of T!

Also, make sure to check out my website!
http://shawnmckeever.webs.com/

Day One

Hey everyone, here's a little video log for you!

Also, I have a cold.  That could explain the lower voice >.<

EDIT:  The sound and video are unsynched, I just realized.  Sorry 'bout that.

Rebirth Day

At 10:50am, I got my first shot of testosterone.  I was super nervous and excited, and now I'm so pumped for the weeks to come.

I started off on a low dose, and over the next few months I'll gradually work my way up to normal male levels.  Surprisingly, I didn't even feel the needle, and those things are scarily big.  The nurse showed Amber how to inject the T (because I have this thing where I can't watch needles), and then Amber did the shot! She did good (I didn't feel a thing, promise), and so she'll be administering the injection until I get used to it and can try to do it myself.

I can't really express how excited I am about this.  Suffice to say that I am ready for the changes ahead!

Big Day!

Well, the big day is close.  My first shot of testosterone is tomorrow morning.  My partner and I are going to learn how to do the shot, and then it'll be 50mg every two weeks.  I'm really freakin' excited. I haven't been this excited since high school graduation and getting into college.  I'm nervous too, yeah, but I've been waiting a year for this, and it's finally here!