I Did It! 37 Y.o., 2 Breastfed Kids, 5'3",120 Lbs, 325 CC Unders - Charlotte, NC

Yesterday was the big day! Can' t really believe I really went through with it. Though I've always longed to have larger breasts, I was of the mindset BA was simply too vain. Plus, why risk something completely unnecessary? But after nursing my two girls for a total of 3 years, I started feeling differently. I had gained a few pounds compared to my pre-pregnancy weight, but of course not in the breast area. I was feeling so imbalanced and in no way feminine. To my surprise, my husband who shared my previous stance on cosmetic surgery, actually expressed support one February evening while I was complaining about my shape/ size. The following day I booked two consults! I have yet to remove my surgical bra, so am not sure what lies beneath, but they look small from certain angles. That said, my surgeon said the next size up was too large. We were on the fence about needing a lift, but when he got me in the OR decided it was not needed. I trust his judgement, so feel like a good decision was made. I'llattach some more pictures following the grand unveiling, but I hope someone finds these helpful because all you ladies on RealSelf and your stories really solidified my decision to go for it! Thanks girls! The pain is so real right now, but I'll try to update more when feeling better.

I'll be honest, today was not easy. I feel so helpless. Getting out of bed or off the couch is sooooo hard. I do fine if sitting on a hard chair or upright. Squatting down is fine too. I cannot open drawers or doors, or open pill bottles.....things i never considered. My "husband" reclining type pillow has been awesome for sleeping. I'm normally a stomach or side sleeper, but am actually resting really well. I highly, highly recommend one! My human husband (as opposed to my pillow, lol) has been very helpful, but I can tell his patience is already running thin.

No new pics today. I was told to stay in my surgical bra until tomorrow when I can shower, so i haven't seen more than a peek. I know it is a compression bra, but my new boobs just don't seem that large. I keep telling myself 325 was as large as my ps would go, so i guess I'll learn to love them. At least I think I can comfortably hide it from those I didn't really care to tell.

I've been using tramadol and soma around the clock. Fortunately, i have had absolutely no nausea. Not much of an appetite which is weird for me, i usually eat like a horse. My belly became very, very swollen this afternoon. My weight has always been steady, but now I'm up about 4 lbs. 1.62 of those pounds are the implants, so hopefully the swelling will go away soon.

I'll try to post some pics after my shower tomorrow. I'm kinda scared to take off the bra ????

I finally took a shower this morning and got to remove my bra for the first time! As far as size, I wish they were a little bigger, but as I mentioned before, my plastic surgeon said 325 was as big as he could fit, though he did try bigger. Other than that they look perfect to me. With a push-up bra I think they will look amazing!