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Kazzle
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Topic: Bras Posted: 16 September 2005 at 8:02am |
I can not believe how sore my boobs are at just 8wks6days,
when is it a good idea to look for maternity bras (my bras dont fit me properly which is part of the problem) so do i get a maternity bra this early on or do i just go get fitted for a normal bra
sorry about the silly question
Kaz (Katrina)
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newmum
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 8:12am |
Get a fitted normal bra, maybe a sports bra or something. Don't get a maternity bra until right near the end because, believe me, anything you buy now WON'T FIT by the time it comes to the end of the pregnancy
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 8:12am |
BTW, no question is a silly question! You should see some of the things I asked
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 8:25am |
Yep, totally agree with Ana. Also found that as your tummy gets bigger, underwire is really uncomfortable so maybe if u can get away without wire, but one without. I have just bought a maternity bra and it is soooo comfy
Fire away with the questions as well - they are def not silly, should see some of mine! - everyone is great at answering them!!
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 8:55am |
I am still wearing my underwire bras...tho they are a bit smaller now...but still comfy enough. However when the bub decides to stick her foot right under my ribs...it gets a bit uncomfy....
I am going to buy my maternity bras at 37-38 weeks....if I can still walk around then!
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 10:25am |
I bought my maternity bras at 37 weeks, and Maya was born a week later. I found that even having them fitted so close to the birth, once my milk came in they were on the tight side until my supply settled.
If you can get away with it, those soft crop top things might be comfortable (my boobs are waaaay to big for that tho!), otherwise like everyone else has said go for a bra without wires.
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 10:34am |
those berlei sports bras are great if you have enough money to swing for one.
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 11:57am |
Glad someone asked about bra's - i'm carrying a couple of bazooka's already  I'm hoping they're not going to get too much bigger or there is a good chance they'll be larger than my baby belly!!! I'm going to go shopping this weekend for a bra or two - might go for a couple of the berlei's as you suggest Lizzle
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 12:52pm |
I've got 2 of the Berlei Sports with the underwires in them for the gym and they're great. Great support.
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 10:54pm |
yeah my friend has enormous boobs and says they are he only ones supportove enough. good enough for her, they were good enough for me
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Posted: 16 September 2005 at 11:31pm |
lol,with my 2nd preg i had to get matenity bras right from 3 mnths cos all my old bras were wayyyyy to uncomfy being underwires.but with 1st preg the bra ladies at farmers sggest waiting till around ur due date and always go a cup size bigger than ur normal size.I think i need to go 2 cups bigger but am not breastfeeding for too much longer so i can handle with wot i have got for now.
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Posted: 17 September 2005 at 10:48am |
Thanks guys,
i went and got fitted for a bra (with no underwire) and boy it was great to be able to walk down stairs without wincing in pain.
The person who fitted me suggested i buy maternity bras at about 5mths but we will see how it goes, im just pleased to be in a bra that is comfortable finally.
Thanks for all your help
Kaz (Katrina)
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Posted: 17 September 2005 at 9:26pm |
it's ctually recommended not to wear bras with wires anyway cos they can press on all the developing parts of the boobs and cause probs.. maybe it's a good thing that they cause so much pain. and yep the sports bras i found were great also!
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Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:39pm |
Hey I just thought I'd let you know that I found some maternity bras at Farmers that are only $10 that go up to at least DD cup. Was rather excited about this discovery as most bras that go up to that size are SO expensive. I have found it just as comfy and supportive as my $60 ugly beige lacy one  These ones are just plain (white or black) t-shirt kind with no seams.
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Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:46pm |
yah I saw those.....more brand huh? Did you get any? I am a bit confused as to what size to get. I mean I am usually a C cup (yah massive) and the C cup I tried was very comfy and fit me well. But should I buy a D cup? I mean I am sure once my milk comes thru my breasts will get bigger! or am I wrong?
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Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:54pm |
Yeah I got a couple of the More brand ones. I got fitted. Am normally a DD/E cup. I ended up getting some in those sizes (but with a bigger back size) that had a little bit of room left in the cup, but can still tighten up the back size. Does that make sense?
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Posted: 12 October 2005 at 4:02pm |
Roksana,id be inclined to go a cup bigger just in case!! WOW only 2 weeks to go bet u and hubby cant wait to meet ur lil baby girl!!!!
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Posted: 12 October 2005 at 4:30pm |
Yap Aimee makes sense.....when I went to farmers and asked what size they think I should get...they gave me a blank look....  , and when I said okay if I buy and its the wrong size and I dont wear it can I return it? they said oh well, we have a two week return period....well that wont work!!!! So I never bought the bra's. I also saw another one (cant remember the brand)...it was a lace one but very comfy. $26.95 I think it was.
Yap Rebecca, cant wait to meet her now, my hubby keeps saying dont you think its about time she came out? You had all to your self for way too long.....awwww how cute!!
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Posted: 12 October 2005 at 5:32pm |
I find buying maternity bras a pain - can never find the size I want. I went up anther size when my milk came in, but after a couple of weeks went back to the size I was just before I had baby. Prepregnancy I was a 14c, at my biggest I was proberly a 14E. Just brought a 12F the other day, I find that once my size 14's stretch I can't do them up tight enough. It was hard work finding a 12F that was low enough to wear with most of my V neck tops  .
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Posted: 12 October 2005 at 11:26pm |
Roksana, if you can, go to a lingerie store. they have staff trained to fit and answer proper questions...and they are pretty helpful. it does cost a wee bit mnore, but you'll regret getting the wrong bra.
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