If you are describing what I think you are describing, I remember specifically seeing this on two mothers. By chance (or not by chance), they were related to one another. The babies were fat, happy and gaining well. I called it "straightening the straws" and it may have also had something to do with nipple elasticity, the way breast tissue did not come "into" the nipple, and maybe even a way for the baby to control strong letdown and fast flow. Maria Paciullo, LLL, IBCLC, JD, MOM *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome