I’m not going to lie – I’ve been a small-chested gal my entire life. I’m not talking so flat I can go without a bra, but even when I was pudgy in my college days I was never larger than a 34B. With my milk production in high gear, I’m now proud to sport a whopping 38C. Not so large to be uncomfortable or require a special-order bra, but busty enough to offer some delightful cleavage in my new summer dresses. I’ve even gone so far as to say that I might have to get a boob job after this breastfeeding gig is over to keep the girls looking plump. Kidding of course (or am I?)!
Number 2 reason I am loving my boobs is the magical way they are producing so much milk everyday! Sure, the leaking through my dress at dinner the other night was embarrassing, and yes, a spontaneous eruption did ruin my new hoodie last week … but it never ceases to amaze me at how the milk just keeps on flowing. About an hour after Ryder’s second morning feeding, I’ll typically pump for 5-10 minutes just to get the girls a bit more comfortable. In this amount of time, I am getting 5-6oz. of milk. While I know Ryder is drinking that much during his feedings (maybe more!), there’s something about seeing it build up in the Medela bpa-free storage bottles. It’s so satisfying!
