It is so amazing for me to read this thread. I also have hypoplastic breasts. It's not something that is widely known or talked about, so those of us with the condition grow up feeling very different. I have felt quite cheated to have very ugly breasts. They were always saggy, even as a teenager. They are widely spaced and I have HUGE areolas, one bigger than the other.
I had surgery to improve their appearance, almost 10 years ago now. It was the best thing I ever did, I felt almost normal. Only my lovely DH new I'd had it done, I couldn't bear to talk about it with anyone because I'd spent my whole life pretending that I was normal, I didn't want people to look at me and thing anything about my breasts. They're still funny looking, but much better. I'd love to have my areolas reduced if I ever have further surgery.
I have a 5 week old DS, and 2 other DCs. BF has been a catalogue of heartache for me but I don't know how much is down to the surgery or the original condition. I managed 6 weeks with DD, but she was very underweight and I was very sore. 1 week with DS1 - too many bad memories.
However, this time round, I've thrown the kitchen sink at it and, although still not successful, he's had the most breast milk. I swear by Motherlove More Milk Plus. I've been expressing for almost 6 weeks now and the experience has taught me lots about my breasts - they do make milk; the 'uglier' one makes less milk.
Amazing to have a 'conversation' about this though, it's not something I've found anyone else knows about, not that I broadcast it.
Sorry so long winded...