Hi! So I just realized that next week will be when I'm done the first 7 appointments (which is when you're supposed to see the beginning of growth) and it's also 4 days before my period is due. So instead of taking a picture then, I'll take the pictures on day 8 or 9 of my cycle to make sure that what you see is real breast growth and not pre-menstrual swelling. Also, I know some people say that their measurements are not always accurate, so I'll tell you what I'm doing to ensure it is accurate when I measure. First of all I'm always using the exact same measuring tape, I ensure the part on my back is always exactly the same and that when I measure the part where the two ends touch and I look at the number is always at the same spot, I also ensure I'm using the same amount of ....I'm not sure how to explain but what I mean is that I'm not measuring it tighter one time and looser another, it's always the same. Also, I always make sure that when I measure I'm warm and relaxed, if I'm cold my breasts and nipples will naturally get a little smaller. So...I'm very careful in my measurements to ensure it is accurate and done in the same way each time. Also for the pictures, I'm always taking the pictures in the same room and position. I want to see the real progress.
So, to update, my breasts have been getting sore from time to time. I'm still measuring at 31.5", but my breasts do feel firmer and fuller...they were literally like empty skin before this. So I'm really pleased! My nipples are looking less folded over, my breasts feel and look like they are more lifted, so I'm happy to get the lifting. I go in for 2 more acupuncture treatments next week and then go down to once a week the following week. I'm expecting it to take a few months for the acupuncture treatments to reach the full results, so I'm happy with what I'm getting already.
I'm sticking with using this bra size calculator
http://www.85b.org as I think it's accurate, for me it matches for what bras fit me at the lingerie stores. So according to this, at my lowest right before acupuncture treatment I was a 32AAA and now I'm a 32AA. Not bad considering it's been less than a month! That's 1 cup size, so that gives me hope that I'll get to a good B or even a C.