Just a quick late update before sleep, I just started last session for today. I had to empty the right side cup as there was a whole lot of milk from previous session, I hadn't even noticed how much until now. :O Left side has been much drier but the direction is obvious. I'm surprised how quickly its starting to work and I never through pumping alone would be enough to do this.
It keeps getting better and there's something obviously changing with my hormone levels because I keep getting way more mood swings than usual, likely prolactin at least being way higher than ever and what else does lactation do? Its not that simple and I know it, I can feel it. Right nipple in particular is getting quite a lot of blisters, I'm testing out the advice I read, tons of moisturiser and just pushing through and building tolerance and lot of free boob time.
So far so good, it looks quite ugly but doesn't feel too bad excluding absolutely bonkers sensitivity. I have never experienced it like this. Also my entire areola area looks very different, its way more pronounced and pointy, as if my breasts are at all times ready for being suckled. I love this, I want more.
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Morning update, I just did first session of the day. Left side quite dry for now, but I had to empty everything middle of the night, right side as active as ever, had to empty the cup again. Interestingly the advice about blistered nipples appears to work. Lot of dead skin peeled off, yuck, but below there's brand new skin which appears to not be getting blistered any more. Braless time and lotion after every session seems to be the key as it was said to be. I've had this before, nipples heal quickly, but I didn't expect them to heal like normal while still keeping the crazy frequency with the pump. I'm aiming for another six hours today. Weather is rainy so not much reason to go out today, I have plenty of time.
I think I'm starting to confirm permanent nipple growth coming in. They're so much bigger even before pumping, tiniest touch gets them going and ready. Also heaviness and sagging going on I've never had before, aches have become extreme when it comes, massage helps for a while and so does pumping. My girls are becoming so active, its awesome.
It keeps getting better and there's something obviously changing with my hormone levels because I keep getting way more mood swings than usual, likely prolactin at least being way higher than ever and what else does lactation do? Its not that simple and I know it, I can feel it. Right nipple in particular is getting quite a lot of blisters, I'm testing out the advice I read, tons of moisturiser and just pushing through and building tolerance and lot of free boob time.
So far so good, it looks quite ugly but doesn't feel too bad excluding absolutely bonkers sensitivity. I have never experienced it like this. Also my entire areola area looks very different, its way more pronounced and pointy, as if my breasts are at all times ready for being suckled. I love this, I want more.
EDIT:
Morning update, I just did first session of the day. Left side quite dry for now, but I had to empty everything middle of the night, right side as active as ever, had to empty the cup again. Interestingly the advice about blistered nipples appears to work. Lot of dead skin peeled off, yuck, but below there's brand new skin which appears to not be getting blistered any more. Braless time and lotion after every session seems to be the key as it was said to be. I've had this before, nipples heal quickly, but I didn't expect them to heal like normal while still keeping the crazy frequency with the pump. I'm aiming for another six hours today. Weather is rainy so not much reason to go out today, I have plenty of time.
I think I'm starting to confirm permanent nipple growth coming in. They're so much bigger even before pumping, tiniest touch gets them going and ready. Also heaviness and sagging going on I've never had before, aches have become extreme when it comes, massage helps for a while and so does pumping. My girls are becoming so active, its awesome.