Boobalicious

This is a post about boobs.  No, it is not a pregnancy post about how my boobs are getting bigger like Gwyneth Paltrow's did when she was pregnant. 

before baby:

after baby:

This is a post for all of my girlfriends, girl cousins, sisters, sister-in-laws, etc. to remind them to do their yearly check up.  In August, I decided to meet with my OB and discuss the topic of pregnancy.  I wanted to make sure I was healthy before getting pregnant.  During my exam it was discovered I had a lump on my right breast.  This Tuesday I had the lump removed and the results have come back negative.  It was benign.  

I'm sure most of us know someone who has a lump, had a lump, or we have a lump ourselves.  Let me tell you the procedure to have it removed is pretty slick.  I had localized an-aseptic, no stitches, didn't need pain medication, and went to work the next day.  I have some bruising that will go away and have been a little sore in the area.  I have steri-strips keeping the incision closed tightly that will come off in 7-10 days.  In the end, I will have a small pencil line of a scar about 1 inch long.  

Through all of the testing, X-rays, and doctor's appointments I have never been worried about this being cancerous.  In truth, I had the lump for quite some time.  However, with my mom being a breast cancer survivor (!!!) I thought it best to have it removed so the tissue would never have the chance to become cancerous.

So to my dear friends who I love tremendously, please make it your New Year's Resolution to make your yearly appointment today.  Make a date with yourself to visit your doctor, get a pedicure, and drink a large fountain Diet Coke!