Having Children..

[KRYSTAL MICHELLE]

I'M 25 AND I HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT IS ALMOST 2.. ANYWAY I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAD SUGGESTIONS ON IF I SHOULD WAIT UNTIL I'M DONE HAVING KIDS TO HAVE MY BA?? I KNOW I WANT A SECOND CHILD BUT NOT ANYTIME SOON. I REALLY REALLY WANT MY BA. I'M PLANNING ON GETTING MY NEW ADDITIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.. I WOULD OPENLY EXCEPT ANY SUGGESTIONS ANYONE MAY HAVE THANK YOU..

[Danielle_CeB]

I have a one year old daughter and plan on having more kids, but decided to go ahead with my BA! Everyone has different opinions, I know that when I was pregnant and breastfeeding I was never bigger than an A & I had no changes in my boobs after pregnancy. Some women need a redo after having children and others are completely fine. Hope this helps a littlle bit!?!

[iwantc]

i waited till i got done having kids to have my BA. My boobs went from an A to a C and D then back to a B then an A again!!! so my boobs changed alot when i was pg with my 2 kids. I thank its better to wait if u only want to do it one time! but if u have to money to get them fixed after kids i say go for it. i thank everyone should get pretty boobs!!(if u dont have them to begin with) but i know its hard to wait also!!!

so good luck!

[boobielessintx]

I have a 2 y/o. we are the exact same stats and I had mine this week. th eDr said its do abl eto have it done since after you've had one kid your breasts have probably lost all the tissue they are going to. I'm planning on having another in a few years but I went ahead to enjoy it now

[KRYSTAL MICHELLE]

THANKS GIRLS!! MY BREAST DID NOT REALLY CHANGE THAT MUCH AFTER HAVING MY DAUGHTER I WENT RIGHT BACK TO MY B-CUP AFTER BEING A FULL C-CUP.

[malika02]

I am done having kids so it's not really an issue for me, but if you don't plan on having more anytime soon I don't see what it would hurt getting your BA now. If you change too much you can always get a lift or something. Good luck!

[1HotMomma]

I waited until after having my 2 children before getting my BA...but I wish I would have done it sooner...even prior to having children. I say go for it now...fix it later if you have to. The only thing to consider is the fact that you may not be able to breastfeed afterward. So if this is a concern for you it may be something to mull over and make peace with the possibility of not being able to afterward...this is on a case by case basis. I have a girlfriend who had her BA done almost 9 years ago who just recently had her first child and breastfed successfully and she had an areola incision...her girls still look great! The reality is that most women will have more than 1 BA in their lifetime so go for it! HTH and good luck to you!

[runnergirl08]

Originally Posted by KRYSTAL MICHELLE

I'M 25 AND I HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT IS ALMOST 2.. ANYWAY I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAD SUGGESTIONS ON IF I SHOULD WAIT UNTIL I'M DONE HAVING KIDS TO HAVE MY BA?? I KNOW I WANT A SECOND CHILD BUT NOT ANYTIME SOON. I REALLY REALLY WANT MY BA. I'M PLANNING ON GETTING MY NEW ADDITIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.. I WOULD OPENLY EXCEPT ANY SUGGESTIONS ANYONE MAY HAVE THANK YOU..

I juggled this question around for awhile as well. I am only 23 and dh & I arent going to start on kids until we reaching 28-30. I decided another 7 years was tooooooo long for me to wait! I looked at many ladies w/ba that had kids after and their boooooobies still look great! You could never tell they had kids!!!!

How badly do you want ba? And how long until you start on more kids? I think if you are only 2 years away from having another baby then wait. But if its more than 2 years away go ahead and get the ba now!!!

[KRYSTAL MICHELLE]

THANKS GIRLS..

[Cocoaboobies]

I have no children but this was one of my concerns. I was going to wait...but I might decide pull a Halle Berry and get pregnant with my first at 41...which means that I would have to wait nearly 20 years...ummm no.

[NavyWife]

i have an 18 months old and not done having kids.. but im also not planning on having another one for a while and I want to enjoy them while Im still young (21) and since I really don't breastfeed.. my body doesnt produce enough milk than I dont see how they can get damage by giving birth and not breastfeeding.. but all the ladies are different.

[KRYSTAL MICHELLE]

Originally Posted by Cocoaboobies

I have no children but this was one of my concerns. I was going to wait...but I might decide pull a Halle Berry and get pregnant with my first at 41...which means that I would have to wait nearly 20 years...ummm no.

WHAT SIZE ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT GOING WITH??

[Cocoaboobies]

Originally Posted by KRYSTAL MICHELLE

WHAT SIZE ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT GOING WITH??

At first I was thinking about a medium C but the more I research about actual size etc, the more Im pushing it up a notch. So now Im thinking a small D. The only thing Im concerned about is how I'll look. Both of my best friends said I would look ridiculous because Im very thin framed. whuuuteverrrrrr

[KRYSTAL MICHELLE]

Originally Posted by Cocoaboobies

At first I was thinking about a medium C but the more I research about actual size etc, the more Im pushing it up a notch. So now Im thinking a small D. The only thing Im concerned about is how I'll look. Both of my best friends said I would look ridiculous because Im very thin framed. whuuuteverrrrrr

LOOKING AT YOU PICK I THINK YOU COULD PULL OFF A D. IN MY OPINION A SMALL WAIST WITH BIG BOOBS IS ALWAYS GOOD..

[MilkMomma]

Originally Posted by NavyWife

i have an 18 months old and not done having kids.. but im also not planning on having another one for a while and I want to enjoy them while Im still young (21) and since I really don't breastfeed.. my body doesnt produce enough milk than I dont see how they can get damage by giving birth and not breastfeeding.. but all the ladies are different.

The reason why breasts "get damaged" during pregnancy is due to hormones your body produces during pregnancy. Even though you do not nurse your babies your body still gets prepared to do so. You will get enlarged milk ducts, you will produce colostrum, you will produce milk even. All these things contribute to breast changes. Here is an article I found to help us all figure out why our boobs changed so much:

Breast Changes During Pregnancy

The human body goes through many remarkable changes during pregnancy. Your uterus grows several times its normal size, you gain weight, your skin changes and your breasts often change during pregnancy. Of all these changes women are often most intrigued by the changes that occur in their breasts during pregnancy.

Early Breast Changes in Pregnancy
In early pregnancy most women experience sore breasts. This is common as early as the first few weeks after conception. Many women notice their nipples feel sore or tingly while others notice their breasts seem swollen or enlarged. Some women liken the changes to those that occur right before menstruation, only more dramatic. Breast tenderness is actually an early sign of pregnancy. Most women will start noticing breast tenderness roughly four to six weeks into their pregnancy. Typically this sensation lasts throughout the first trimester of pregnancy.

Later Breast Changes During Pregnancy
Many women's breasts grow larger throughout their pregnancy. Some women will grow a cup size or more during pregnancy, especially with their first child. You may be disappointed to find your breasts do not change as much during subsequent pregnancies as they do during your first pregnancy.

Itching is a common side effect as your breasts grow and adapt, preparing to provide your newborn baby with milk after delivery. Some women will also develop fine white stretch marks in their breasts. Usually a high quality moisturizer is enough to help reduce itching and reduce the appearance of stretch marks that occur in the breasts during pregnancy.

Anywhere from six to eight weeks into your pregnancy you may also notice your nipples appear larger and the veins in your breasts appear more prominent. This is common as the volume of blood circulating in the body increases throughout the pregnancy. Other women develop small bumps around their areolas called Montgomery's tubercles. While these are always present they become much more apparent during pregnancy.

Around your third month of pregnancy, your breasts start producing colostrum, the special milk your baby will get when he first starts nursing. During the last few months of pregnancy, you may begin to leak a small amount of this thick yellowish substance, although some women start to leak earlier and some never leak at all.

Some women's breasts begin leaking colostrum or premilk late in the second or early in the third trimester. Consider yourself lucky if this doesn't happen and don't worry about it. If your breasts do leak you can easily remedy the problem by using a nursing pad.

Supporting Your Breasts During Pregnancy
You will find your comfort greatly increased by wearing supportive bras during pregnancy. Under the wire bras tend to chafe a bit more and may contribute to clogged milk ducts. If you can look for a bra that doesn't require wiring, or at least one version like this to sleep in. You will find that wearing a 'sleep' bra helps your breasts remain comfortable at night, when they tend to feel sore and uncomfortable. Many women prefer a sports style bra during and after pregnancy.

Some women find maternity bras the most comfortable during pregnancy. You'll want to look for a supportive bra that will allow a little room for growth, as your breasts will likely grow even larger when your milk comes in during the first few days after pregnancy.

If you plan to exercise during pregnancy you'll also want a strong and supportive exercise bra, particularly if your breasts have grown a cup size or two. Some women resort to wearing two bras to reduce their discomfort while exercising. Most women will survive on two or three bras during pregnancy and thereafter. You may find you need to have a couple of different sizes handy as your breasts grow, change and develop during and after your pregnancy.

Most women find their breasts return to their pre-pregnancy size and sometimes a bit smaller after pregnancy. This is perfectly normal and a common side effect of pregnancy, not breastfeeding. It is pregnancy rather than breastfeeding that actually causes all of these changes to occur in the breasts.