27-07-2011, 01:41
I wanted to come up with kind of a rough draft for my program. I don't know any exact amounts yet, and certain aspects of it may change before I actually start it. My period is due in about 10 days so I have some time to do some tweaking.
Here are my stats, though they are not a good baseline reading as my period is coming soon and I know I have some swelling from that and my BCPs. Nothing super drastic though, so I'll post them. I should also note that I only started measuring a little over a week ago. I couldn't find my tape measure before that and unfortunately don't know what I was measuring before starting Beyaz. The best I'll be able to do to get baseline measurements is to measure on the last day of my period, when I had lost all swelling last time. In the week and a half that I've been measuring, I've been consistantly at 30" (aside from a small fluctuation yesterday). My weight, waist, and hip measurements do not fluctuate throughout my cycle so those should remain the same.
Weight: 85lbs
Height: 5'
Waist: 23"
Hips: 33"
Under Bust: 26"
Bust: 30"
Over Bust: 29"
Current Bra Size: 32A (padded)
Birth Control: Taking Beyaz
I tried several of the online bra size calculators and it was hilarious. My results were: 30AAA, 30AA, 30C, 32AA, and the funniest of all - 32C. 32C?! In my dreams. The bras I wear now are 32As and I fill them out very well but I bulge out a little too much at the bottom (from the padding) and don't completely fill out the tops because I have very little tissue above the nipple. I do, however, have quite a bit in the cleavage area. I plan on going to the store one day this week and trying on some 32As and 32Bs - unpadded - to see how I measure up in a bra that doesn't add two cup sizes with all the padding.
* For the past month I have been using my Noogleberry, medium cups. Experienced decent swelling from the first session. First two weeks were pretty sporadic, but I have been doing it regularly now for anywhere from 30-45 minutes, twice a day. Sometimes I'll get a full hour session in there. I've been getting exactly 1" of swelling each time that lasts for a decent amount of time, going down gradually. Over the last few days I've added a moderate massage before noogling, and will be adding a heating pad after.
* My last cycle was my first on Beyaz - I experienced a lot of cramping from day 1, and started spotting about 2 weeks into it, all the way until I got my period. Fortunately I stuck it out and gave it another month. No cramping, no bleeding, and I feel SO much more balanced. Sex drive is very strong. Nails are stronger and longer than ever, as is my hair, due to the folate in the pills. During the first month I experienced loads of pains, soreness, feelings of letdown (milk coming in) and I had substantial swelling. By the time my period was due to come I was tempted to go out and buy a bigger bra. But I just loved the way I was spilling out of mine too much.
Was disappointed when it all completely disappeared by the last day of my period. Swelling is back this month but I don't think as much as last cycle, and I haven't had as many pains and tingles this time. Still sore though.
* Two nights ago I decided to give Blake Talks a try. I know a lot of people here say the guy is annoying and his grammar gets to them too much to be able to focus, but I was surprised to find that I actually enjoyed listening. There was a lot of rambling at times but I used that as an opportunity for visualization. What I really loved about it was that during the longer, more intense visualization parts, I experienced an intensely strong aching in my right (smaller) breast, along with pains, warmth and tingling. I felt that in my left some as well but not as much. What's interesting about this is that that is exactly how I felt when growing on WU. I did the second session last night but unfortunately waited too late to start it and found myself dozing off during it and wasn't able to focus as intently on the visualization exercises nearly as well. Didn't feel a whole lot going on during that one. I will start doing them earlier. I most definitely believe in the power of the mind over the body and know this can make a difference.
What's interesting to note is that yesterday, the day after doing Blake Talks for the first time, I woke up measuring a 1/4" increase. Around 4:00pm I measured again (I'm trying to get a good idea of fluctuations in my cycle and possible growth) and it was a 1/2" increase. However, at bedtime I measured again and was back to my usual 30", so no lasting increase. It had to have either been due to regular fluctuations due to my impending period, or Blake Talks.
Right now my breasts are very noticeably fuller and more rounded on the bottoms and sides. When I have my arms down at my sides, they actually touch breast! The only problem is that I have no idea whether that is due to any of the NBE stuff I'm doing or whether it's just the BCP. I guess that's something I'm going to have to accept if I'm going to remain on them while doing my program. It may become a guessing game as to what's causing what - and what has the possibility of being retained - throughout my cycle. If I'm not getting any progressive results, I may cut out the BCP.
So far, these are the herbs I'm going to use or are thinking of using:
* Feunugreek
* Fennel
* Hops
* Barley
...Along with these supplements:
* Borage Oil (seemed to make a big difference for me in the past)
* Flaxseed Oil (same)
* NeoCell Super Collegan Plus C - not sure if tablet form or powder?
I'm trying to keep my plan as simple as possible. I will ramp up slowly and stop when I start feeling signs of something going on. With WU I didn't get those feelings or growth until I ovulated so I will hold it at the same level until then to see what happens. I suspect that the Fenugreek lowered my blood sugar levels in the past and caused some problems, and I'm afraid Hops will make me too sleepy. I will try them though and see what happens.
After starting the herbs, I will continue with massage and noogling, and Blake Talks.
Here are my stats, though they are not a good baseline reading as my period is coming soon and I know I have some swelling from that and my BCPs. Nothing super drastic though, so I'll post them. I should also note that I only started measuring a little over a week ago. I couldn't find my tape measure before that and unfortunately don't know what I was measuring before starting Beyaz. The best I'll be able to do to get baseline measurements is to measure on the last day of my period, when I had lost all swelling last time. In the week and a half that I've been measuring, I've been consistantly at 30" (aside from a small fluctuation yesterday). My weight, waist, and hip measurements do not fluctuate throughout my cycle so those should remain the same.
Weight: 85lbs
Height: 5'
Waist: 23"
Hips: 33"
Under Bust: 26"
Bust: 30"
Over Bust: 29"
Current Bra Size: 32A (padded)
Birth Control: Taking Beyaz
I tried several of the online bra size calculators and it was hilarious. My results were: 30AAA, 30AA, 30C, 32AA, and the funniest of all - 32C. 32C?! In my dreams. The bras I wear now are 32As and I fill them out very well but I bulge out a little too much at the bottom (from the padding) and don't completely fill out the tops because I have very little tissue above the nipple. I do, however, have quite a bit in the cleavage area. I plan on going to the store one day this week and trying on some 32As and 32Bs - unpadded - to see how I measure up in a bra that doesn't add two cup sizes with all the padding.
* For the past month I have been using my Noogleberry, medium cups. Experienced decent swelling from the first session. First two weeks were pretty sporadic, but I have been doing it regularly now for anywhere from 30-45 minutes, twice a day. Sometimes I'll get a full hour session in there. I've been getting exactly 1" of swelling each time that lasts for a decent amount of time, going down gradually. Over the last few days I've added a moderate massage before noogling, and will be adding a heating pad after.
* My last cycle was my first on Beyaz - I experienced a lot of cramping from day 1, and started spotting about 2 weeks into it, all the way until I got my period. Fortunately I stuck it out and gave it another month. No cramping, no bleeding, and I feel SO much more balanced. Sex drive is very strong. Nails are stronger and longer than ever, as is my hair, due to the folate in the pills. During the first month I experienced loads of pains, soreness, feelings of letdown (milk coming in) and I had substantial swelling. By the time my period was due to come I was tempted to go out and buy a bigger bra. But I just loved the way I was spilling out of mine too much.
Was disappointed when it all completely disappeared by the last day of my period. Swelling is back this month but I don't think as much as last cycle, and I haven't had as many pains and tingles this time. Still sore though. * Two nights ago I decided to give Blake Talks a try. I know a lot of people here say the guy is annoying and his grammar gets to them too much to be able to focus, but I was surprised to find that I actually enjoyed listening. There was a lot of rambling at times but I used that as an opportunity for visualization. What I really loved about it was that during the longer, more intense visualization parts, I experienced an intensely strong aching in my right (smaller) breast, along with pains, warmth and tingling. I felt that in my left some as well but not as much. What's interesting about this is that that is exactly how I felt when growing on WU. I did the second session last night but unfortunately waited too late to start it and found myself dozing off during it and wasn't able to focus as intently on the visualization exercises nearly as well. Didn't feel a whole lot going on during that one. I will start doing them earlier. I most definitely believe in the power of the mind over the body and know this can make a difference.
What's interesting to note is that yesterday, the day after doing Blake Talks for the first time, I woke up measuring a 1/4" increase. Around 4:00pm I measured again (I'm trying to get a good idea of fluctuations in my cycle and possible growth) and it was a 1/2" increase. However, at bedtime I measured again and was back to my usual 30", so no lasting increase. It had to have either been due to regular fluctuations due to my impending period, or Blake Talks.
Right now my breasts are very noticeably fuller and more rounded on the bottoms and sides. When I have my arms down at my sides, they actually touch breast! The only problem is that I have no idea whether that is due to any of the NBE stuff I'm doing or whether it's just the BCP. I guess that's something I'm going to have to accept if I'm going to remain on them while doing my program. It may become a guessing game as to what's causing what - and what has the possibility of being retained - throughout my cycle. If I'm not getting any progressive results, I may cut out the BCP.
So far, these are the herbs I'm going to use or are thinking of using:
* Feunugreek
* Fennel
* Hops
* Barley
...Along with these supplements:
* Borage Oil (seemed to make a big difference for me in the past)
* Flaxseed Oil (same)
* NeoCell Super Collegan Plus C - not sure if tablet form or powder?
I'm trying to keep my plan as simple as possible. I will ramp up slowly and stop when I start feeling signs of something going on. With WU I didn't get those feelings or growth until I ovulated so I will hold it at the same level until then to see what happens. I suspect that the Fenugreek lowered my blood sugar levels in the past and caused some problems, and I'm afraid Hops will make me too sleepy. I will try them though and see what happens.
After starting the herbs, I will continue with massage and noogling, and Blake Talks.