https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 09:37:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1278693 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:36:31 +0000 fairy 1278693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only knew because I started leaking colostrum 2nd trimester </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1278176 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:34:17 +0000 LindsayInNY 1278176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: I don't think I would. It's sometimes annoying trying to hide them around family (mostly through pajamas (aka braless) and bathing suits). It's also tough in workout clothing sometimes too. I also don't want to have to explain to a future LO about why I have earrings in my boobs, LOL. I figure it's just a part of "growing up"? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1278086 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:59:55 +0000 Torchwood 1278086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Yeah, I don't really love it. I'm seriously considering re-piercing them when I'm done with kids and bf-ing. But then they're not going to be as perky and all, so maybe I won't care as much? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1277537 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:09:41 +0000 shellio 1277537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sapphiresun: LOL! I felt (and feel) silly for not realizing it, but when I was pumping I just wanted down time so I would read or text, and the pieces get all fogged up anyway. It didn't even occur to me to wonder how it came out, I think I was hand expressing once when I had a clogged duct and was like, WHOA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1277494 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:00:15 +0000 BadgerMom 1277494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not know this either. I actually found out a couple months ago from my DH who was doing the labor and delivery part of his nursing school. I don't remember what we were talking about but he was like, "uhhhh, you do know that milk comes out of your nipple more like a shower, right?!" I was shocked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1277471 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:56:08 +0000 cascademom 1277471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sort of learned this when I was pregnant because I had some dried milk on my bra one day. I didn't leak during pregnancy, but it was definitely a surprise. </p> <p>I was surprised by how you could milk your breasts to get the milk out. I learned that in the hospital and at our day 3 appointment where the lactation consultant felt me up and showed it to me. I did it a lot while pumping at work to get enough ounces for the next day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1277458 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:54:09 +0000 SupernovaJ 1277458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i recently learned of this and was SHOCKED. i thought milk came out in a single squirt / stream...lol. not multiple. i can't even imagine what that would look like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1277431 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:49:16 +0000 Vegmama 1277431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sapphiresun: I found out on my own when trying to stimulate my nipples for cervical ripening. The colostrum came out of multiple places. So weird, but cool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1277322 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:29:02 +0000 LindsayInNY 1277322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: Yikes! That does not sound fun. I'm with you - I don't really remember what "normal" nipples look like anymore never mind what they feel like. That's definitely going to be an adjustment! LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1276460 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:11:38 +0000 mrsjyw 1276460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>nope! knew nothing about it before, i've been telling all my nonpreggo/nonmom friends too, spreading the knowledge LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1276455 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:10:07 +0000 scotchbonnet 1276455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only learned while pregnant too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1276063 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:32:49 +0000 Cherrybee 1276063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found this out while I was pregnant and researching breastfeeding!! My milk never came in so I never got to see it in action! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275947 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:05:54 +0000 Torchwood 1275947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: I didn't remove mine till I was pregnant the first time. They kept catching on things, which they always did, but it was suddenly WAY more painful. I wasn't going to keep them since I plan to BF, so I just got rid of them then. Kinda regretting that since I could have had them for a few more months, but oh well. Everything closed up quickly, and they seem back to normal. The left one, which had a minor infection once, is a little harder like there's (very little) scar tissue there, but I can't feel anything on the right. Though to be honest after almost 10 years of having them pierced, I'm not 100% certain what "normal" nipples feel like anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275939 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:03:17 +0000 Alivoo01 1275939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't recall when I found out, but was fascinated by it. I'm fascinated by how our body makes the milk!! I'm always in awe and asking how does this happen?! Even now. haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275753 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:21:07 +0000 mediagirl 1275753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I found out about it during pregnancy and it freaked me out so I never watched when I pumped... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275713 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:09:06 +0000 LovelyPlum 1275713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: seriously! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275699 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:05:41 +0000 LindsayInNY 1275699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I haven't asked my doctor outright about removing any of my piercings (lets just say there are multiple hidden ones...) She obviously knows about them and has just commented generally about what I'd do when I got pregnant. Most would be removed and "retired." She said I didn't have to do that with my belly button and I could get a pregnancy barbell for it if I wanted. I've had all these piercings for 10+ years now so they're just "there" at this point. Like you said about your nose, I think certain areas close easier/quicker. Some of my older ear piercings have closed (the newer or "weirder" ones) but some are still open (the older ones). I think a lot of my hidden ones would close fairly quickly. I guess I'll find out eventually?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275659 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:58:15 +0000 LuLu Mom 1275659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was surpirsed too!!! HAHA I was like "oh not what I was expecting!" haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275638 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:53:34 +0000 Mae 1275638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: lol, ask your doc about removing them maybe? I removed my bellybutton ring about 5 years ago and the hole is still visible, which is annoying. But I also have my nose pierced and I have been told when I remove that it will actually close because there is a lot more blood flow in the face. (hopefully that is true??). I'd think the nipples would be more like the latter. especially during pregnancy/nursing when there is a lot going on in the boob region :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275610 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:48:16 +0000 LindsayInNY 1275610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: Okay, confession, mine still are. I never saw a point in removing them but figured once I was pregnant I would. I have no clue what will happen! I'm assuming they'll close up relatively quickly? But how is the scar tissue after? Can you feel it inside your nipple?!</p> <p>@Mae: Seriously! I literally pictured milk squirting out the holes to the left and right and then straight too, LOL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275277 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 01:27:46 +0000 lemondrop 1275277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but I grew up milking goats and cows, so while I never really applied the thought to humans, I knew you could get quite an interesting stream and "shooting" distance :)</p> <p>Having mastitis myself gave me a whole new appreciation for breast anatomy beyond regular nursing and pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275235 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:22:50 +0000 Sapphiresun 1275235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Well, dang... I should have been following you closer before I started. But funny that the multiple openings is the factoid with the "!" in your post. </p> <p>I think this will become my new PSA to pregnant women that I know. I consider all you bees to be generally well educated on all topics baby related, so I'm surprised how many other people didn't know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275077 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:36:22 +0000 MapleMoose 1275077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no idea until I started pumping and could see where the milk exited. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275065 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:32:49 +0000 Smurfette 1275065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! Had no clue </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275062 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:31:38 +0000 Foodnerd81 1275062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: Hahaha. Ew. But yes, that color. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275042 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:21:50 +0000 lawbee11 1275042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Yes! The day we came home from the hospital M spit up (my milk hadn't come in yet) and it looked like queso. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby/page/2#post-1275041 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:21:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 1275041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: @daniellemybelle: Hmm... according to Babycenter it can be either clearish or a 'deep golden color'. I guess that's why I never heard of the yellow thing, it can be either. My sister is the one I talk to about everything breastfeeding and hers was bright yellow too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby#post-1275027 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:15:08 +0000 immabeetoo 1275027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: whoa! Mine was clear.</p> <p>I didn't know that! DH asked why bottles aren't manufactured to have a stream like that, which I thought was a good question. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby#post-1275017 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:10:43 +0000 Foodnerd81 1275017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Mine looked like melted bright yellow plastic. I had to google it and it turns out that's totally normal (though I guess it can be a range of colors). It totally freaked me out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-know-before-you-had-a-baby#post-1275003 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:07:01 +0000 daniellemybelle 1275003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Colostrum is yellow? What I had was clearish... but my milk was late to come in. </p>