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Hi all, So today was my top surgery! I had it done by Dr. Jeffrey Rockmore - I can't say enough about him, his staff, and the St. Peter's Surgery Center in Albany. Everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful and supportive, and the results seem really good! (they are still wrapped, and swollen, so I can't say for sure yet). My friend Bryana went with me - we only met in January but she's quickly become such a good friend, and so graciously and enthusiastically took the trip with me (about 2.5 hours drive each way, and about a 2 hour wait while I had surgery). She did so much to relieve the anxiety I was feeling! There isn't really any pain, just discomfort (I'm on percocet, but after my shoulder surgery last year there was still massive pain even with that). Overall I feel even happier about this than I had expected, I feel like I took a huge step towards truly being who I want and need to be 😀 I'll follow-up again as the swelling subsides! Xoxo Chrissy

Hi Steph and Chantel, Thank you for your kind thoughts. I know you're offering sincere support. Last night, like tonight (!) I was just feeling good in my nightgown and was inspired to share those feelings. It's wondrous and delightful that such a little thing can make me feel so good at times. It's such fun, too, to share that joy with friends like you. I'm so grateful that I came across TG Guide and that we have our community. XXXOOOXXX Emma

All right, congratulations!!!

Hiya Emma. My Favourite Nightie, is a Pretty Pink one, with White Lace Edging. I also have a Favourite Pair of Pyjamas, which are White with Red Flowers on them. I have just bought a Pretty Pink Bra, with matching Pretty Pink Knickers. I have a Blue Bra, and Several Black Bra's with matching Black Knickers. I just Love My Female Undies and Clothes. I have just started using Eye Shadow, but, I have been using Lipstick; Nail-Varnish; and Mascara; for Month's. Emma, whatever feels right for You Young Lady, is right. It Is just Lovely, to fall asleep in a Lovely Nightie or Female Pyjamas. I Am wearing My Favourite Pretty Pink Nightie now. Emma, Take Care Sweetheart, and having Our TGGuide Community, with such Wonderful Friend's as Yourself; Chantel; Michael; Monica; Karen; Stephani; Christie G; Nikki and Briannah; Veronica and Violet; and So Many More; I feel so Lucky, having such Lovely Friend's. Emma, Stay Happy, With My Very Best Wishes, Love Stephanie. xxxxxxxx

Hi Emma, Steph is so right. I just want to support everything she says and share an understanding of where you're coming from. Big hugs. X

About lying in bed, in my long white nightgown, reading, with my legs tucked under the skirt. It's like being at peace with the world, comfortable and cozy, and right. It just feels right. And that's what they say transgender is. What feels right, what does it for you. It's terribly hard at times to really put ones finger on it and like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, as soon as you try, it moves, as if it can't be objectively pinned down. Isn't it weird that something as simple as this could seem so right? I mean, why the big deal? Why does it mean anything at all? It's not erotic or a turn-on. Maybe I'm past that point. But maybe it's also a feeling of how it should have been so many years ago when I should have been a little girl. But I'll never be a little girl nor a big adult girl either. Maybe I don't have to be so long as it's okay for me from time to time to snuggle in my white nightgown, reading a book, cozy. Right now it feels very good, very right.

Hi Chrissy, congratulations and best wishes, XXX

Just want to let you know I am still here and with you. Yes I started wearing clear nail varnish and mascara first and no one really said anything. I was already wearing girl jeans and underwear. After a while I thought ok and started wearing a little pink lipstick and light brown polish on my toes and stii.no one said anything. Some people just stared a bit longer working out whatever but I have had no big issues out and about. Friends and family however. Some needed time and some still feel uncomfortable. I was told some really negative stuff but it seemed to be more about them than me, not about how I felt or looked but it did make me feel that I was fooling myself and perhaps I should go back. I am pleased I haven't and I now feel a lot more comfortable. I don't ever want to go back. So to you Emma and all my friends, go girls and live your truth. XXX

Hiya Chrissy. You just need to rest and heal up. You can be Very Proud of Your Transitioning Journey. I Am so pleased for You Young Lady. Chrissy, Take Care Honey, And My Very Best Wishes, Big Hugs, Love Stephanie. xxxxxxxx

Steph, The shoulder is fine, thanks for asking 😀 Shopping is def in the near future, I'll need some new tops!

Hiya Chrissy. Congratulations on Your Top Surgery Honey. You are another step closer Young Lady. Chrissy, I Am Very Proud of You. You are an inspiration to a lot of Us Young Lady. By the Way, How is Your Shoulder now ? Chrissy, I Am Very Glad, that Bryana has been with You Sweetheart. Chrissy just wait until You are able to go out, and show Your New Top-Half off. A great excuse to go out and buy a new dress or three. L.O.L. Retail Therapy always helps, I find. Chrissy, Take Care, Big Hugs, And My Very Best Wishes, Love Stephanie. xxxxxxxx

Hiya Emma. When I "Came-Out" as a Fully; Full-Time; Male-to-Female; Transitioning; Transsexual; over 15 1/2 Month's ago, a Few People asked Me, if Wearing Female Undies; Clothing; Footwear; and Nightwear; made Me feel Erotic; and/or Sexy ? The answer was, No ! Wearing Female Attire, just feels so Right. If I Am Not Wearing Dresses, then I Am Wearing Top's/Blouses and Skirt's, and Vica Versa. But it is just something, that to Me, comes Naturally. I use Female Washroom's/Bathroom's, ( and being Officially Registered Disabled, I can also use Disabled Facilities, if Female one's are Not available. ). Emma, Never think to Yourself, I should Not be Wearing a Nightie; etc., because if it feels right, then it is right. What I can say, is that Female Undies; Clothing; Footwear; and Nightwear; ARE so much nicer, and so much more comfortable, to wear. I enjoy colour coordinating as well, but sometimes it can also be fun, to wear something which clashes. I Love Wearing Make-Up, as well. Emma, enjoy Wearing what feels right to You Young Lady. If anyone says anything different, ignore Them. Emma, Take Care, Big Hugs; And My Very Best Wishes, Love Stephanie. xxxxxxxx