Man, you aren't 'growing a beard - you've already got one! And it's incredible!

1. I'm surprised you made it to 11 weeks without any wax for your stache. I have to say that in your pics, it looks very well behaved. I think the biggest transition for me was just getting used to the feeling of having some hair touching my lips. Now there's no escaping it and it feels normal to me. I do hope you come to terms with your stache, though, because you're on your way to a great one!

2. I know some guys need to use more oil in dry environments - you could try this, but be careful not to overdo it - or it will feel greasy. And make sure you're putting the oil on when your beard is damp- to help keep some of the moisture from the water. Maybe some other guys who have experienced this will chime in on this issue.

3. Try to be patient with yourself - we all feel that our beards look better on some days than others. As it gets longer it has more scope to look both better and worse. In reality, nobody probably even notices this variation - except maybe your wife.