Booby question :) **WARNING PHOTOS OF BOOBS ADDED**

[Mrs_Snape]

I feel like it's abnormal because I'm used to smooth, shy nipples

 

[sug]

Mine look like something out of Austin Powers, it's so embarrassing!! I wouldn't worry too much about the title of the thread, the pictures are on page 2, people will know to expect them. Yours look a lot more normal than mine do I'm dreading summer, how am I going to be able to walk around in public without a jumper hiding them?

 

[Mrs_Snape]

Mine look like something out of Austin Powers, it's so embarrassing!! I wouldn't worry too much about the title of the thread, the pictures are on page 2, people will know to expect them. Yours look a lot more normal than mine do I'm dreading summer, how am I going to be able to walk around in public without a jumper hiding them?

Well padded bra? Although mine show through a padded bra these days lol

 

[HopefulxMommy]

Ok, so this is same boob different angles. I couldn't get into my library for 'befores' lol Anyway, so here it is. This is what they look like and they feel rock hard

OMYGOSH!!! That’s how mine are starting to look!!! I texted DH and had him send me a before picture…hahaha he has them not me, so here are mine before and after. They are hard just like yours and the nipples remind me of baby bottles. Ahhh!!!! I know exactly how you feel!! I am so glad to know that this is normal. I just wish I knew what the dryness is

 

[Unexpected212]

My nipples were pink and slightly inverted. Now they are massive and dark with loads of those raised bumps and they always seem to be...sticking out, no more invertedness. And my boobs have got huge too.

 

[Mrs_Snape]

I'm trying to search for dry nipples online and keep getting forums lol. May have to ask the Dr I guess why didn't they teach us this kind of thing in school?

 

[MeAndMyShadow]

All are normal xx

 

[ElmoBumpToBe]

Haha your on to me! Lol

In all seriousness though, to original poster, they all look normal to me, but with any major changes to your breasts etc i know its embarassing but always best to ask your gp to be on safe side x

 

[HopefulxMommy]

I'm trying to search for dry nipples online and keep getting forums lol. May have to ask the Dr I guess why didn't they teach us this kind of thing in school?

Ok, so I googled it and everything that I read says that the dry/crustiness on the tip of your nipples could be colostrum. It says it can leak out and dry on the surface where you will never notice. Mine has a yellowish tint and I read that I could be getting ready to lactaid soon? I am just 20 weeks today and I don’t know how soon that happens but (BIG TMI) that is DH’s favorite body part and as long as he is gentle, I don’t stop him during, well you know what. I have read that that could also lead to early lactating….hmmm I don’t know. I am just going by what I read.

 

[medic76097]

I have to say... This made me giggle. I thought I was the only one who was freaking out about my nipples!! Lol. DH is so excited that I've gone from a large 34 DD to a ridiculous 36 DDD. Yes they make a triple D. Lol.

 

[Canada8]

oh yes! mine look just like that!! all the small bumps are raised and are sooooo dark!! they are just overall big now....but they do go back...it did the same with my DS and I was worried, but after I finished BF, they returned to the original size and colour

 

[CarliCareBear]

i also have the bumps showing up here and there. pretty sure it's all normal changes that come with pregnancy. i do miss my old nips though!

 

[3porfavor]

I have that! I was wondering about that. Usually i sleep with a support bra but noticed when i dont, the next day my areolas were hard/full. Suppose just the tissue increasing lol. Have to say, they are GINORMOUS! Were never this big before either of my kids were born, but this time....sheesh. What will they be like after this baby is born!

 

[Buzzymomma]

The bumpies are called Montgomery's Tubercles! They are for "nipple lubrication"
They are getting ready to breastfeed... So when your bub latches, it won't be all dry! They try to keep the nipple lubricated and soft, as they crack, dry and bleed (sometimes) during the first few weeks of breastfeeding. If it's not too painful, squeeze one! You'll probably see a tiny bit of clear fluid come out. It's just another wonderful thing of pregnancy!

The dryness you've noticed on the end of your nipple, I'm 98% sure that it's dried colostrum. I started producing colostrum my first pregnancy at 16 weeks, and this pregnancy, 14 weeks! Try giving your breasts a squeeze... You might be surprised!

As for them always being hard, you have 25% more blood in your body during pregnancy! Your breasts are going through a lot of changes getting ready to sustain your baby, so it's only natural to notice some of these changes.

As for the size and colouring, some ladies find that after birth/breastfeeding their nipples go back to the way they were before. Mine, for instance, went back to pre-pregnancy colour/size the first time around. Some women, however, find that they don't go back. I believe this has to do with your genetics.

Am I missing anything? Basically everything you're experiencing is totally normal!

 

[Kates1122]

ok this is really tmi lol, but i have the dryness on my nipple even when i'm not pregnant i have talked to my dr about it and he says its fine as long as it's not blood or green. so i guess i'm producing colostrum all the time??? it's much worse when i'm pregnant.

 

[CorrineW]

Im glad to find a breast topic here. Was gonna post but was kind of embarassed. My areolas darkened but the edges are darker. I have smaller bumps on my areola and around it. This normal?

 

[caramelly]

I'm kinda relief to see this topic! I always though my nipple were not normal! they not crusty..maybe dry but they don't look round,perky and soft.. but they changed a tiny bit since pregnant. More change to my right nipple than my left. I think i feel better about myself by seeing im normal!

 

[broodyhen]

Mine are the same, the area around my nipple used to be soft and the skin felt very thin and smooth. Now the area feels thick and harder if that makes sense. The skin is ok, not dry but it just feels more meaty lol im sure its fine though

 

[Buzzymomma]

Everything you guys are explaining that you have are completely normal breast changes in pregnancy! I am a nurse and almost every women experiences these changes!

For everyone that hasnt go read my last long post in this thread, it explains everything.

As long as its not blood or green, you're fine!

The one lady that said her breasts leak when not pregnant; That is most likely due to the montgomery's tubercles producing lubrication for your nipples! Again, totally normal and most women (and many men!) experience this! It can also be a way of your mammory glands getting rid of the dead cells and what not. Nothing to worry of

 

[Rikki]

oh yes! mine look just like that!! all the small bumps are raised and are sooooo dark!! they are just overall big now....but they do go back...it did the same with my DS and I was worried, but after I finished BF, they returned to the original size and colour

Mine never went back. In fact they just get bigger with each pregnancy! If I have any more kids my areolas are just going to take over the whole breast! Lol