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bra vent! and nursing bra question...

ladychicagoladychicago member
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so I've most definitely outgrown my current bras (I did a while ago but didn't want to spend the money on new ones).    but lately I've been so uncomfortable, I decided to bite the bullet and just find some relatively inexpensive larger sized bras to get me through the next 2.5 months.  

so I get to VS, and they measure me...   I'm between a 34DD and 34DDD.   GAH!    of course, they don't carry DDDs in the store, and one DD I tried on was fine and I bought it, but for crying out loud.    my boobs are out of control.

But I remember a lady at a maternity store telling me that when it comes time to buy nursing bras, they like to measure you in late pregnancy and then have you buy 1-2 sizes up from that?     So what size nursing bras am I likely to need?    and if I need them in a DDD or bigger, any recs on where to find them?   

(and yes, I realize this is not the world's most serious concern - oh woe is me, right?... but I just want easy-to-find comfy bras, darn it!)

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Re: bra vent! and nursing bra question...

  • howleyshellhowleyshell member

    Check your local area for a store specializing in nursing bras and supplies and let them fit you.

    The one in our area is called "boosom buddies" and they're experts at this stuff.

    And... don't worry.... they make nursing bras in some incredibly large sizes! 

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  • JustaKidAtHeartJustaKidAtHeart
    Sorry I am no help I am a card holding member of the itty bitty titty co.  I didnt even get to a full C after the boys were born and I was leaking.
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  • QuizzleQuizzle

    Yeah, I'd definitely check some specialty stores.

     

    I'm soooooo relieved my boobs haven't grown any yet, or at least not appreciatively. I already wear a freakin' F cup. I honestly have no idea where I'm going to buy bras. I already can't stomach paying 60 bucks for a nice bra right now. 

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  • MBandBudMBandBud member
    I'm so with you on needing a 'transition' bra, although I don't *think* I've hit those sizes, but I may be in denial since I was a C-D before.  There is just no room between the rack and the belly.  I love both, but they need to make some sort of contraption you stick on your belly to hold up your rack without the pinch inbetween.  It's insane.  FWIW, I heard that the Bravado Supreme Nursing Bra was a good one.  I also heard: look for cotton, don't get underwire but make sure there is good support, make sure you can fasten/refasten with ease.  I hate bra shopping!
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  • samk213samk213 member
    I'm with you.  I hate buying bras and have put it off, I've literally got like 2 in rotation so I'm always washing them, and even those are way to small.  I get home at the end of the day and I've got red indentations all over me from the straps and they rub on the top part of my belly.  I'm going to take a look at Motherhood for some or Pea in the Pod as I understand all their bras are also nursing bras.
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  • madhatter2003madhatter2003

    You will find nursing bras in amazing sizes trust me.  I found letters I didn't even know existed...I'm currently in G cups still.

    I love bravado bras. Pricey, but worth it.

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  • MouseygailMouseygail member
    oy...I feel you!!  I desperately need a new bra or two that will fit...but have been putting it off because I don't want to face my new size...blah! 
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  • mrspresleymrspresley

    everyone is different...some grow a lot in the 1st tri, some not til 3rd tri, some not until their milk comes in when baby is born..and some all of the above LOL

    i grew 2 cups in my first tri... B to D...and then nothing more during the rest of my PG...and then after my milk came in, overnight i went from D to DDD (F)

    if you want a bra that is similar to what you'd get at VS, then get this one from target...if you get more than $50 you can get free shipping and if you return to the store it is free. i suggest getting two sizes b/c i think they run a bit smaller than normal and then that way you get free shipping too.

    otherwise, what i did was order a bunch of nursing bras from target to try on and i returned what i didn't like :) HTH

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