Minnie,
You're a great bosom buddy too
. It's great that we're here to support each other. I was really depressed about progress a few weeks ago, and nearly bought a 'Brava', such was my desperation, but I couldn't really justify the enormous expense, so I resisted. Sometimes, we just don't think straight, do we? I'm glad I didn't buy it now.
I have to be careful with exercising too. I have a neuromuscular disorder that affects my back, neck & head. I can't do any high impact exercises anymore, as it's just not worth the pain. So, I rely on walking pretty much now too, although I've been doing some gentle resistance exercises, and that's about it. It's frustrating, but it keeps me away from the oesteopath ;D. Sad to admit, but I did buy a hula-hoop and started doing ten minutes of that each day. It's quite a good waist slimmer.
My husband doesn't have any issues with my 'boobs' either, and like you, this is all firmly in my head, and it's my personal goal I've given myself. On a practical level, my clothes would fit so much better with some boobs to fill them. Shopping can be tricky. You're forced to confront your flat-chestedness every time you pick up a dress or top, whether you like it or not! Just gets tiring :
Since my depression downer a few weeks ago, I've slightly detached myself from my NB routine, basically to preserve my sanity, and I'm finding I'm getting on better. My expectations aren't even on the radar anymore, but I'm ok with that. This takes as long as it takes now.
I bet you buy the same bras in Primark that I do!!! I love their two cup sizes bigger bra. Brilliant for the money! See you in the lingerie section. I'll be the one looking sheepish ;D
Cosmic Love,
Yes, I find the longer the NB session, the better the swelling. 2 hours definately seems to be the magic number for me too, but I don't often get time for 2 hours
. Over time the swelling you get does last longer, but it took me about a year before it started sticking around longer. How do you find pump and release? I wish I hadn't stuck to pump and hold for so long (all of last year), as I think pump & release seems to be working better for me. You live and learn
.
After 17 months, I'm not going throw it away & stop now, although I'm often tempted ;D. I want to see where this takes me. I just wish the boobie fairy would come and visit all of us smaller girls a bit more frequently ;D. It would really boost morale, as well as our boobs ;D
Anyway, keep pumping, and the swelling WILL become permanent sooner or later