21-11-2023, 05:20
Nov 13:
Started 20g ground flax morning and night with 1000mg of powered Vitamin C (once a day) in water
Nov 15:
Noticing some swelling.
Unsure if it's just placebo or if it's just superficial, as the cream I've been using has stuff to soften skin as well as give a slight "plumping" effect.
Nov 18:
Noticing the same "fullness" as before.
I wore a cheap bra that I've worn in the past and the band was slightly tighter on me than usual. Also I actually filled out the cups more?
My breast still fell to the sides throughout the day while moving (why don't bras come standard with grippy spots, like socks? Lol) so obviously not nearly enough to keep them in place.
I was very surprised by how they looked though. Last week I thought maybe it was just my mind, but they've been consistently more full feeling when I hold them in my hands.
Though my cycle is supposed to start on the 23rd? So this may be the pre swelling I would usually have.
Nov 19:
Wore another slightly larger and slightly less pushup bra.
I usually don't wear bras ever, so these are a helpful marker for me.
I noticed the SLIGHTEST bit of filling out. My smaller breast obviously struggling and both still sliding out to the sides as per usual but when I would lean and scoop them into place ...it actually looked like I fit in my bra better?
Idk maybe it's in my head, maybe it's pre period swelling but I'm happy to notice something. Especially in two completely different bras.
Nov 20:
It's been a month since I started using the Bella cream. I measured myself and nothing has physically changed much, but visually I look a bit different?
This could be pre period swelling so I'm going to wait till after my period to see if I look the same or different.
My larger side (right) definitely looks and feels like more. Though my right side is also the one that has more dense tissue.
From a side view they look like they're trying to fill out more on the top and center (where I've been focusing the cream) rather than being very concave and flat on top.
Idk this could all be in my head but I feel like I'm noticing something.
My skeptical side says it has nothing to do with the cream (besides softening skin) and it's the fact that I'm massaging in general thats helping. So if there's any silver lining, it's the fact that I may respond well to massage, so that makes me hopeful.
I haven't finished the first tube yet but it's getting there. This is with (usually) daily single use, so I think if I did intentionally use it twice a day with the same amount I've been using now (quarter size) it probably would have run out by now.
I'm going to keep using what I bought till it runs out, maybe upping the frequency to see if that helps and will make a full review next month/when it's finished.
Measurements Nov 20:
Under bust: 30in
Bust/Across nipple: 32.8
Upper Bust: 32.5
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Notes:
Started 20g ground flax morning and night with 1000mg of powered Vitamin C (once a day) in water
Nov 15:
Noticing some swelling.
Unsure if it's just placebo or if it's just superficial, as the cream I've been using has stuff to soften skin as well as give a slight "plumping" effect.
Nov 18:
Noticing the same "fullness" as before.
I wore a cheap bra that I've worn in the past and the band was slightly tighter on me than usual. Also I actually filled out the cups more?
My breast still fell to the sides throughout the day while moving (why don't bras come standard with grippy spots, like socks? Lol) so obviously not nearly enough to keep them in place.
I was very surprised by how they looked though. Last week I thought maybe it was just my mind, but they've been consistently more full feeling when I hold them in my hands.
Though my cycle is supposed to start on the 23rd? So this may be the pre swelling I would usually have.
Nov 19:
Wore another slightly larger and slightly less pushup bra.
I usually don't wear bras ever, so these are a helpful marker for me.
I noticed the SLIGHTEST bit of filling out. My smaller breast obviously struggling and both still sliding out to the sides as per usual but when I would lean and scoop them into place ...it actually looked like I fit in my bra better?
Idk maybe it's in my head, maybe it's pre period swelling but I'm happy to notice something. Especially in two completely different bras.
Nov 20:
It's been a month since I started using the Bella cream. I measured myself and nothing has physically changed much, but visually I look a bit different?
This could be pre period swelling so I'm going to wait till after my period to see if I look the same or different.
My larger side (right) definitely looks and feels like more. Though my right side is also the one that has more dense tissue.
From a side view they look like they're trying to fill out more on the top and center (where I've been focusing the cream) rather than being very concave and flat on top.
Idk this could all be in my head but I feel like I'm noticing something.
My skeptical side says it has nothing to do with the cream (besides softening skin) and it's the fact that I'm massaging in general thats helping. So if there's any silver lining, it's the fact that I may respond well to massage, so that makes me hopeful.
I haven't finished the first tube yet but it's getting there. This is with (usually) daily single use, so I think if I did intentionally use it twice a day with the same amount I've been using now (quarter size) it probably would have run out by now.
I'm going to keep using what I bought till it runs out, maybe upping the frequency to see if that helps and will make a full review next month/when it's finished.
Measurements Nov 20:
Under bust: 30in
Bust/Across nipple: 32.8
Upper Bust: 32.5
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Notes:
- Midway through the month I was having a lot of itching and tenderness, it lasted a few days and then went away. The tenderness is still there now but only if I apply pressure.
- Also something to note, I'm doing massage in the shower. I don't have any oils yet so I'm making the most of what I have. Its not a super consistent thing but at least every other day when I shower, I take 5 or so mins to use hot water on my chest with various massage, and then using the Bella Cream immediately on getting out while my skin is still warm. Like I said, not sure if this is just placebo, as it still seems pretty minor, not like they've actually grown but it's keeping me motivated ?
- I also found an old tea blend of raspberry leaf, spearmint and licorice root. I really liked the flavor so I think I'm going to buy some so I can make my own blend of it.
- Other things I'm planning on buying/trying is Damiana Tea. I was already going to buy this for sleeping, but the fact it helps with NBE is even better. As well as Nettle and Dandelion Tea. I've read nettle is also good for hair growth and Dandelion help with detox. 2 things I also need.
- I also think since I'm already taking flax I'm going to try Miss Mad Scientist's program with flax and soy flour. Also going to be trying it with soy, coconut and oat milk as I don't drink dairy.