Let's Discuss Breasts

URMySunshine77 · July 2014

I've been thinking about breasts and self image recently. I used to be full "C" cups, but after BFing, I'm a pretty deflated B. I'm hoping to get pregnant again, so I assume that the second pregnancy will take an even greater toll on my breast size.

I have not discussed the change in size with DH because, frankly, I don't want to emphasize it. I'm sure he's noticed. Sometimes I'm perfectly fine with the way they look, and sometimes I daydream about getting implants in the future. I don't know what I'll decide.

How have all of you been feeling about your breasts? Would you ever consider implants? I know this is a very personal topic.

URMySunshine77 · July 2014

chilibeansm0m said:

For me what would be the hardest part to consider is going under. I have always been freaked out about that.

@chilibeansm0m:

That's exactly what freaks me out. I don't like the thought of having a medical trauma during breast augmentation. Also, I've heard that recipients have to re-do every ten or so years due to deterioration of the implant (no idea if this is correct).

I'll probably not have implants, but I'm just having a hard time adjusting to my body's aging.

ungraceful13 · July 2014

I always said after I was done having kids I wanted a lift and maybe a small implant. Likely wont happen due to finances but I get it.

Kara13360 · July 2014

Before having a baby I loved my breasts. I thought they were perfect but after breast feeding not so much. I was a full B before getting pregnant then a full D and now a droopy C. I think they are very ugly and if I had the time and money for a boob job then I would consider it. Of course DH loves them and that helps me feel ok about them sometimes.

ConstanceGoodspeed · July 2014

No implants for me, but since weaning I've worn a padded push up bra a few times. It makes me feel like a 14 year trying to turn my bee stings into boobs, but it does help me fill out my pre-pregnancy shirts.

spainy17 · July 2014

Oh.My.Gawd woman I understand. I had kick azz boobs before pregnancy. They were D's and super perky and my DH thought they were like parade candy.

Now after Bf 15 months? Done. Flat, floppy "C" boobs but they are literally all skin so the C cup size is a joke. If you smoosh them they literally just splooch out everywhere like water.

I laugh because DH and I talk about what a bummer it is often! I always judgeyjudged women with boob jobs but now I completely understand. I would like a lift/small implant after having kids but I doubt that the expense would be justifiable to me and the risk of surgical complications makes me feel like a bad mom even considering it. Like what if something happened and I died and couldn't be a mom to my kids because I wanted pretty boobies back? I don't know, I do think about it though and would no longer judge anyone who did.

I knew they would change but man alive, they are sad.

Hollylb3 · July 2014

I desperately want implants when were done having kids. I've been an A cup forever, and I never did get more than a few drops of milk when trying to BF. I have pcos, so that's why they're small, underdeveloped and kinda pointy (I know pcos doesn't affect everyone that way, but it did me). I don't care if I have to finance them, I want them done. DH swears he loves them, but I don't believe him.

emja0214 · July 2014

I actually have a friend who told her husband that she is getting implants after she is done nursing their last child with all the money they saved by her bfing and not buying formula. She has already seen the doctor and will have it done in about a year when she has weaned their third child. She feels very strongly that she wants to feel good about herself for the rest of her life post three babies. There was no discussion, she flat out told him. Haha.

JJsMum · July 2014

I've always hated my boobs. Mine actually got smaller after my first pregnancy, but now they are total pancake boobs. I told DH that once we are done having kids I'm absolutely getting them lifted back into place! I will not get implants though. If anything I'd love for them to be smaller (think full C cup). When not pg, I sit at about a DD, but they are floppy and saggy and at no time can I go without a full support bra. So yeah, I'm absolutely going to get things lifted and tightened when we are done. I'm not doing for my DH, I'm doing it for me, I'd really like to actually like my body.

URMySunshine77 · July 2014

Thanks everyone for sharing. I feel better knowing that I'm not alone!

I *might* consider a lift in the future as long as I wasn't putting my life at risk. I don't want to sound dramatic, but like @spainy17 said, I don't want to leave my baby/babies behind because of a cosmetic procedure.

portentosa · July 2014

I was a C pre pregnancy with DS. Went up to a DD with pregnancy and BFing and have not lost them yet. They got a little deflated/saggy looking but still filled my new bra size. I really dislike them TBH.

I was afraid of them growing even more ginaormous with this pregnancy but so far I am just now in 3rd tri they are just starting to feel sore. I'm still nervous about when my milk comes back in.

After I'm done having kids I would like to get them lifted. It's the sagging that gets me down about how they look more than anything else.

gagirl2004 · July 2014

I have had HUGE boobs as long as I can remember like 8th grade I was a full c. I was a FFF before getting pregnant I didnt nurse and now im a HH so yeah no implants for me. I totally would go for a reduction and lift after babies. I have never been judgemental about boob jobs, as I always am of the mind set whatever makes someone feel better about themselves. I can say if my boobs went down to like a c I probably would get a implant because im used to having very full boobs. To each their own.

ReeceFamily · July 2014

I always had nice "nearly-B" boobs, and now I have ridiculous saggy-pancake size A boobs. I'm resigned to it, I think. Similar to many PPs...I don't judge if someone wants implants, but elective surgery isn't my MO.

RedGiant · July 2014

I was a small C before first pregnancy, and a full D by the time I delivered, and then got bigger (close to DD) once the milk came in. I still BF but my boobs have shrunk back down once DS cut back on his nursing sessions after 1 year old, and especially got smaller once I got pregnant again (back to a small-ish C again). After we are done having kids I'll see how things are, but I'm not too worried about it. I'm fine with a bit of droop, as long as it still looks ok and is comfortable when I'm wearing bras.

As for implants, I've always thought it was a big expense up front, and then you're supposed to "update" them every 10 years or so, so it's just a lot of money to think about. But if it really does make a person more confident and happier, great. Just don't go overboard and put DDDs on a tiny frame, that just looks tacky.

lulamagoo · July 2014

DH knows that once we have our second and I am done breast feeding, I will be getting a lift and small implant. He will be getting a vasectomy. Win win;)

mylittleladies1229 · July 2014

I'm not alone!! I was always a nice full C. While nursing twins I was like an F. Now- maybe a B but they are not as firm as they used to be.

I want an augmentation and was hoping the since we decided no more babies that I would be able to this fall, but instead we bought windows. Being an adult sucks!

easton2131 · July 2014

I've hated mine since dd was born. I pumped for 6.5 wks and they're now a deflated C (34b before). I was sad and sad and sad and I finally accepted them and thought there was nothing wrong w them. until Saturday when I found out I'm pregnant again. I cried for a half hr BC my boobs are gna get worse lol. I want a breast lift but who knows.

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