https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 04:49:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253396 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:45:00 +0000 ladyfingers 253396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so bad about this :( Thank you for the reminder! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253390 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:29:22 +0000 pastemoo 253390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lydg: Oh my goodness! So glad they finally figured it out.</p> <p>For those that have trouble remembering--since breastfeeding women are supposed to do it TWICE a month (what?! really?), I'm changing my test day to payday.</p> <p>@Mrs. Bee and @MrsJazz: In college there was a "feel your boobies" campaign--touching them in general does help you know them, and it is much better than not doing any exam.</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: Good work. :)</p> <p>@Mrs. Sunglasses: Do it after she eats... twice a month for breastfeeding ladies, since there is no cycle to go by.</p> <p>@JessLC: Good to know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253389 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:22:18 +0000 LuLu Mom 253389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No I don't,. but I need to be better about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253388 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:17:55 +0000 Mrs. Bee 253388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't because i touch my boobs all the time since i'm pumping and breastfeeding. but i will start! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253387 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:15:19 +0000 mrsjazz 253387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunglasses: Same here. My mom was 42 when she was diagnosed, so I had my first mammogram and ultrasound already. I do exams but since I'm breastfeeding I haven't been doing them since I feel my boobs all the time now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253378 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:07:19 +0000 SleepyMonkey 253378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just as a reminder, you know your body better than anyone. I found a lump about 5 years ago and it was benign but when I went to the doctor and told her about it, she couldn't find it and I had to show her where it was. So do not rely on your doctor to catch it at your exam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253358 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:51:13 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 253358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right now because I'm breastfeeding no, but I go to a yearly mammogram/ultrasound because I am at very high risk. My mom had breast cancer at 37, so they say to start checking 10 years prior... so since I'm 27. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253353 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:44:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 253353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't always, but stories like this make me remember more. I actually did do it last night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253349 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:40:02 +0000 matador84 253349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crazy, isn't it? A good friend's sister just got diagnosed at 26. She has had 2 babies super close and kept getting mastitis so it was shrugged off. Finally, they took a closer look and discovered inflammatory breast cancer...she will be okay, but is currently doing chemo with a 18 month old and a small infant, like 7 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253343 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:29:57 +0000 MamaMoose 253343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do them in the shower. But I'm not great about keeping up with a certain schedule. I just do it on a pretty regular basis when it pops in my mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-do-your-monthly-breast-exam#post-253318 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:07:37 +0000 pastemoo 253318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend has breast cancer (only 29 years old) and one request-keep up with your monthly boob exam! That's how she caught hers.</p> <p>She is one <a href="http://dameazon.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-have-breast-cancer-and-i-am-asking.html">tough cookie</a>.</p> <p>Do you remember to do yours? I have forgotten since LO was born--but that was a big enough kick in the pants to start again. </p>