I made an interesting discovery last night. Why I had never thought of it before I have no idea. I apparently have a third nipple. Yes, there really is such a thing.
I've always been aware of the mole-like-thing-but-not-a-mole near my armpit. I just never gave it too much thought. I almost have one on the other side but it isn't really developed and is more like a slice in my skin if that even makes sense. The one on my right side has a little crease that will sometimes get lint and the like in there. I was checking it out and noticed something wet coming from it. Ummm....that was totally weird. So, I did what every curious girl would do, and I squeezed on it a little more. There was more watery substance. It didn't take long for me to realize that it was breast milk coming from that spot. You heard me right. I have breast milk coming from a mole-like-thing-but-not-a-mole near my armpit. Definitely weird.
I went out to the living room so I could share my new news with the hubs. I think I started with, "I'm pretty sure I have a third nipple." Could you imagine the thoughts going through his mind. I told him about the breast milk and he even got up so he could come and see it. His words to me, "You should have that checked out."
So, I did what any girl would do and hopped on the internet to find out about third nipples. They do exist. One in about every fifty women have them. Why hadn't I heard about this before? Or why hadn't I ever considered that this thing might just be a third nipple? There are apparently "eight levels of completeness from a simple patch of hair to a milk-bearing breast in miniature" according to Wikipedia on Supernumerary Nipple. Oh, lucky me, I get the weirdo one that actually lactates.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernumerary_nipple
Now, just to clarify, it isn't the size of my other ladies, it's just a small nub-like spot that most people probably wouldn't give a second glance. Now I think I find myself a bit more aware of it and unsure of what to do with it. It's in such a spot where a tank top will definitely show it off. I think that makes me a little uncomfortable given this recent discovery of what it actually is.
All I can say is thanks, Mom, for never telling me about my third nipple. I think she and I have a long conversation coming.
