Don't forget to do your Breast Self-Exam!

I wanted to use my blog to give a heads up to the ladies.  

Please remember to do your BSE! (Breast Self-Exam)

About 2 months ago, I found a lump in my right breast.  I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been doing my monthly self-exam....I figured, I'm still nursing so I'm going to be a little "lumpy", so I should just wait.  When I found the lump, I thought it was a plugged milk duct but after the usual remedies didn't work, I scheduled an appointment with my OBGYN.  She told me no, it wasn't a plugged duct and scheduled me for an ultrasound.  We didn't want to do a mammogram (which I was overdue for) because I was still weaning Jaden.  

Today was my ultrasound.  The radiologist decided that he wanted a mammogram for a better view.  Afterwards, he met with me and said, "I'm concerned, you have a solid mass and I think you need to have it taken out as soon as possible.  I've called your OBGYN and told her you are on your way up to see her."  John and I met with my OBGYN.  She said that she knows the radiologist well and for him to be that concerned, we should be concerned and see a surgeon today.  We did.  He said that if I wasn't nursing, he'd take it out this week.  But we have to wait 2 weeks for my milk to dry up and go back for a check up.  So Jaden had to go cold turkey today and wasn't happy about it.  We were down to only nursing at bedtime but I don't think he was quite ready to give it up.  We'll see what the surgeon says in 2 weeks....best case scenario...it's a benign tumor from lactating....worst case scenario......it's not.  

So ladies please check yourselves!  

If you feel ANYTHING questionable, go see your Dr.!  

I'll keep you all posted.