My random: boob changes are scary. The skin on my right areola feels leathery to touch and is numb. I’ve also started noticing red bruising on the underside of my boob. I had a G cup before pregnancy and they’ve already grown to a J cup, so I’m not sure if it’s related to how massive they are and they’re just under a lot of stress. Has this happened to anybody else or should I perhaps see my OB to confirm it’s all good?
@wiseh that hasn't happened to me but I only get up to a DD or so while pregnant (from a full C normally). I'm not sure what sort of options you have that provide you support but I find I cannot wear anything with an underwire while pregnant. I actually prefer nursing and sports bras but idk how that would work for J cup. Not sure you need a special appointment with your OB vs just mentioning it at your next one as I feel like we're never too long between appointments. Are your bras lifting your boobs off of your ribs/skin? I find I have to lift them and dry them underneath when I get out of the shower (I also just stopped breastfeeding about a month ago so they are full but still droopy if that makes sense). The sports bra I'm wearing now is definitely lifting them a lot which helps with my comfort level although when DD accidentally elbows or hits one (or intentionally uses one to help her stand up when we're sitting together) they're pretty tender and I've checked for bruises.
I think the bra I have been wearing of late is lifting my boobs off my skin @kvh22 but I'm not sure. I've got another one that I know lifts them off so I'll wear that for the next week or so and see if it helps. I'm not seeing my OB until March 7 and then I'm moving to a different state on March 11. I might just keep monitoring and if they get worse book in for a review.
On another note, here's me with some kangaroos at work a few months ago I really do love working in a rural environment, even though the hour drive to and from is a killer.
The areola stuff you described is odd to me, and kind of reminds me of symptoms of thrush when breastfeeding. I would probably message my doc about that or call the nurse line. The bruising could be the weight of the size/lack of support from your bras. I'm also well endowed and have found that good, properly fitting bras are worth any price.
I ended up going to my OB for another reason @optbaby2017 and showed him my boobs and nips as he was thinking potentially mastitis (the fact they’re also bright red and super warm) but said everything looked normal and not to worry. I’m wearing the most supportive bras I can buy in my cup size so I don’t think there’s a lack of support, but they could just be stretch marks that look like bruising. My OB put my mind at ease though so feeling a lot better about it.
Re: Randoms Week of 1/28
My random: boob changes are scary. The skin on my right areola feels leathery to touch and is numb. I’ve also started noticing red bruising on the underside of my boob. I had a G cup before pregnancy and they’ve already grown to a J cup, so I’m not sure if it’s related to how massive they are and they’re just under a lot of stress. Has this happened to anybody else or should I perhaps see my OB to confirm it’s all good?
On another note, here's me with some kangaroos at work a few months ago