Bra Issue

In the last week my bras have been causing me a few problems. Sorry in advance for the rambling lol

Pre-preggy I was a 12F most of the time (with some bras I could fit a 14E or a 12G) so I've got enough boob! lol. Since getting preggers I've had to buy those bra extenders and they have worked ok at getting extra use out of my bras as I have expanded a bit.

But now I'm just plain uncomfortable. Bras in my size aren't cheap (I'm sure there are many on here that can relate) - in general there's no way I can spend under $50 per bra and the only brand that I fit nicely is Fayreform.

After reading a few much older posts the general consensus is that good sports bras are great - my problem with this is that farmers, k-mart, warehouse, bendon shop, bendon factory shop (in otaki), literally no where I've found within 2 hrs drive has anywhere near my size in a sports bra (which im guessing is probably a 14F, or 14G). I'm sure that wellington would probably have something but then I also don't want to spend lots on a couple of good bras and then my size changes more and more as I get bigger and these become redundant.

If they weren't so darn expensive I'd probably have a much easier decision.

What should I do?

Edited by kebakat

I don't get where my boobs have come from, I think I have everybody's in my whole family. The biggest size in my family (including aunts/cousins) is probably my mum and she's only a 12B!!

I've told DH that when I'm older I'm getting a boob reduction lol

why dont you try asking your bendon outlet to ring - or you ring - the ones up here and get some sent to you - they have sales on still....and some good bargains..i would say if they are mat bras and in your size you are likley to buy them once they get them sent down anyways...or get one sent and then get more if they are ok....soem great prices at the moment...fayreform is still up to 18DD $15 each...saw in pukekohe on thursday

BTW if anyone wants 10E mat bras i saw a three pack in westgate last week for $20!!!! unbelievable!!!

Closest Bendon Outlet is in Otaki but it would be well worth a trip.

I'm going to wellys in the next week but I can't imagine that we will go to bras n things cos DH would be bored and moan and groan lol. And besides it still doesn't fix the problem of the cost. After Xmas, DH's guitar, a Cot and a recent spend up on Amazon I just don't have the money sitting around to get them if they are going to be $50+ like I always have to pay. And I've remembered that DH's car needs to get a warrent and rego in the next 10 days.

I really can't see a way to fix my problem. I'm actually seriously considering taping up my boobs (I did this in high school to hide their size) because it gives extreme support - sounds screwed up but if it works I don't care lol.

Yeah I think your best bet is what Bombshell said- get the Bendon Factory shop to ring around. I got some 14G maternity bras from the Hamilton one for $12 (can you beleive they were actually too small when my milk came in? ) they were really really ugly but they were cheap, comfy and did the job. I think to save some money you might be best to just wear the feeding bras now rather than buying sports ones and then feeding ones later. I wore mine from about 6 months onwards- they're really comfotable.

Maybe you could try and have a hunt around online as well?

Thanks Emma for the offer but I think you are right an 18 would be too big for me across the back. Even a 16 is too big across the back for me still.

I've strapped my chest today, ahhh it feels great lol no movement from my boobs! It's funny to think that this is the most supportive I ever feel, no bra can support me this way .. when we go to wellys I'll go through the Bendon Shop in Otaki and see what they can do for me, but in the mean time what I've done will work.

I don't get the idea of sports bras being better... personally I've found the cups on regular ones give better support (but that's for 14B's)... I've had whopping great boobies before though, and never found the sports ones were any good... so I guess whatever kind on bra you find the most comfy and supportive now you might also find good in a maternity bra.  It really sux about the prices of them though, eh... you've got my sympathies, Stacey!  Bendon shop has a huge sale on right now... but with only ONE maternity bra discounted - hmph.  If you go in and find something you like, note down the product code from the size tag, then ring one or 2 of the factory shops and ask if they've got it any cheaper - sometimes they do. 

Hi I just had a quick look online maybe have a look at these hope they are of some help (the australian site has outlets in wellington and around) www.bras.co.nz www.breastmates.co.nz and www.lovable.com.au   good luck!!

I know you don't want to spend too much but honestly investing in some good bras is really worth while...anything without an underwire I found was best, otherwise I was in too much pain.

Good luck and I hope you find something!