Breast/Nipple Tenderness

[Annie2008]

Okay, I know that this has been brought up before, but I'm bringing it back up LOL.  I was having afternoon dull headaches for 6 1/2 days and then yesterday evening I was bending over to pet my dog and noticed my breasts really hurt - I looked at them in the mirror and noticed my nipples were erect (not cold at the time) and they had some little bumps on them that I've never noticed before.  My fiance happened to walk in the door and past the bathroom to find me checking out my breasts and he did a double take in the mirror and stated that they look huge - to which I took the wrong way and practicly started crying.  Anyhoo - I have never felt this before - never had breast soreness/nipple tenderness before my period (before I get my periods my body is kinda uneventful - no major signs).  I'm not gonna even ask if I could be pregnant because I have been doing some research (me being a nurse and all) and found that normally if you never have had this pain before your period you have a good chance of being pregnant.  According to my newly done calendar I am 2 days away from expecting period - so will test soon - but my question is this:  Is there anything I can do maybe ease the pain a little bit and what the hell is the bumps on my nipples (couldn't find anything out about this)??  

Any advice would be wonderful!  Thanks

[Annie2008]

Oh my God - as much as it hurts to do so I did give them a little squeeze and the bumps turned really white - nothing like liquid came out but something white was brought to the surface and when I stopped squeezing it kinda went away.  Ewwww, what is that???????

[Mama4times]

It sounds like a definte bun in the oven. If you squeeze your nipples do you see like little white things come through the bumps?  With every pregnancy including this one (4) that was always a tell tell sign for me. I've nursed 3 babies so when these things start feeling heavy I knew I was pregnant again. Good luck taking your test tom. it will work out how it was meant to be :)

[Annie2008]

Glad to know that I'm not the only one.  Took a shower and feel okay, but the soreness came back only 5 minutes after taking the shower.  

Did anyone ever have (in addition to the tenderness/soreness) like a slight tingling sensation at times?  I've noticed once in a while I'll feel like a tingling going down my breast, on both of them but more so on the right.  Just wondering!

[babydreams9]

Annie - if it's any consolation, I know EXACTLY what you're talking about!! I am 4 days away from testing (praying for +++ after a m/c last fall!!) and my breasts have never been more tender/sore. I usually get a bit of tenderness before my AF, but this is ridiculous!! I can't get comfortable enough to sleep, so I'm sooo tired from tossing and turning (which also hurts - lol!!). Just crossing my arms hurts!! It sucks!! I have found that wearing a supportive full-coverage bra to bed helps. Be sure to wear an underwire bra or one similar during the day, and the straps are tight enough to hold the girls up!! Gravity is our enemy.. it pulls them down and makes them hurt even worse! I have little blue veins appearing too, which is freaking me out because if I AM pregnant, it is really frickin early to be having such serious breast issues!! I'm HOPING that it is a good sign though... I didn't have any breast issues w/the pregnancy that ended in m/c last fall. If this means I will have a healthy pregnancy, I will happily suffer through it! Best of luck to you and hang in there... I know how you feel! ;)

[Annie2008]

LOL - it's okay.  I THINK that's what it can be used for or whatever LOL I know I thought it strange too.  And thanks - I think I'll allow my hopes to lighten a little bit.......sighs.  A couple of days seems to long to wait but Ive got no money.......sighs.

[mamaofonetrying42]

LOL ok i didnt know what it was for. LOL Your signs sounds good!!