SeanR wrote:
Cleaning up and shaving are different things. If it's really making you nervous do a light surface trim, just please do not shave all off. You have come to far for nothing....

Cheers!

Sean

He has not mentioned anything to me, nor has he treated me any different. Actually I have not received any negative comments at work from anybody. I am sure I am just being paranoid. But I am definitely not trimming or shaving until I hit 4 months. Thanks Sean.
Kykid

I don't know if anyone else has touched on this but I know from experience that my beard continued to grow and fill in through the years. Everyone is not the same but I hear that new beard growth will grow in the 30's, 40's and even 50's. I had a space missing between my sideburns and chin hair and it filled in over the years. It's not as thick but at least the hole filled in. But with where you are right now in time, I wouldn't get discouraged at 13 weeks if you're not satisfied, I would shoot for 4 months because I have seen a dramatic change from a man who's sides were crazy patchy and he went on to grow a really nice big beard. He's on Youtube if you want to check it out.

Kid, thank for you that information. And thanks so much for shaing that video! That is really encouraging!
goyangi

Sorry to hear you've had a few rough beard days.   I guess most new beard growers have a few of those now and again.  I hope they've passed and you're back on track.  If it becomes necessary to do a bit of clean-up for work, you could try giving your beard a very light surface trim to take off the stragglers.  It can help your beard look a lot tidier without losing much.

Goyangi, I believe I am back on track I did order a boar bristle brush yesterday and I am hoping that it (along with my beard balm and mustache wax) will allow me to shape my beard and make it look more professional for work.