Very Busy Momma, Finally Getting a BA! - Wisconsin, WI

I am 1 day shy of 2mo post op and feeling great! I am feeling 99% with only missing that 1% because I can't hold my body weight as long as I previously could like on monkey bars, etc. :) I had my 2 mo appointment today and all is going great! My scars are looking great, flattening out-they are flush w/ my skin but I can still feel them if that makes sense. I got new scar strips from my PS today-mine were literally falling apart! I am supposed to wear them 6hrs or more if possible a day, i wear them at night or anytime I know I will not be too hot because sweat can break them down. I am to continue to massage (squish them together) like making more cleavage to continue to soften them up. To me they feel great, squishy, soft, move nicely-they do stiffen/not move as much when my arms are above my head, I am sure that is the muscle though. I had that burning pain on one spot up until about 2 weeks ago, now I have no pain/discomfort at all. YAY! I was given the ok to wear push up bras now as well. I have been able to wear regular bras for a few weeks-about a month now. It is so nice to wear a bra w/ NO PADDING! Still measuring a 32DDD/E per Victoria's Secret. I've gone back 3 times to shop wound up getting measured and all have been consistent for well over a month! I think they are staying this size!!I love my look and am SO PLEASED! Can I mention how wonderful it is to wear a bra and have it fit and stay in place?! Before I'd lift my arms and it would ride up because there was nothing to hold the bra in place. Stats...32DDD/E, weight is 96-99# on average depending on month time. 5 foot tall.

Feeling pretty great! I have a ton more movement, still the achy feeling of my skin but ok. I get my steri strips off on Monday and will be taught massage technique. They are softening up daily and I am loving them! I went to the mall to pick up a few items of clothes and for kicks I went to Victoria's and got measured....boy was I shocked....she measured me a 32DDD/E!! She had me try on sizer bras to confirm her measurements and she was correct! I know I will probably drop in size....maybe....I am not swollen at all anymore so maybe this is it. I'd be very happy with the size if they stayed. I surprisingly look quite proportionate. :)

Well today is one week and a day technically. :) Last night was the first night I got to sleep on my side-I used a body pillow to keep my arms off my chest which helped a ton. I had a terrible day yesterday as it was my first day w/out any help and of course my son forgot his school lunch that he had to take on a field trip. I found it early but only had 15min to get it to him at school since the field trip was to leave 30min after school started! I had to carry my 18mo to the van, get him buckled in (he is still rear facing) so that was a struggle, get my 3 and 4yo in the van and buckle as well all quickly, drive to school, realize there is no parking close so I had to park at the back of the lot. If that wasn't trouble enough I realized I could not lift the stroller out of the van so I had to carry my 18mo into the school w/ the other's tagging along. I made it but not without some pain. I am getting more feeling back and while that is GREAT, it is also quite painful. My breasts and especially nipples are super sensitive-not in a good way, in a raw way. I took IB profin yesterday to help.

Since I was able to comfortably sleep on my side last night, I got a great night's sleep! I woke this morning feeling so much better. I can now open blinds, wash the table, I picked up the house, and did a couple loads of laundry. I am done for the day as far as chores. Hubby told me not to over do it and I agree. I am looking forward to him being home again another 2 days due to the weekend to help w/ all the kiddos. Overall feeling great on day 8! They are getting more soft and I am loving it!

TIP: Get those nipple covers, they saved me yesterday when I was feeling so raw. It helped to not have bra or clothing brushing on them. SO GLAD I purchased these before my BA. Also will be great for going braless!! The ones I got are from Amazon and called Nippies Skin. (adhesive ones) I do have an adhesive sensitivity but have not reacted from them, yay!