Maternity bras

Ok ladies i have a question in regards to these, is it best to wait till ur milk comes in before getting the bigger size or is it better to make a guesstimate and get a couple of cheap ones so u have something for when it does come in?

I got three in one size when I was about 35 weeks along - These 3 bras lasted the 3 1/2 months that I was breastfeeding Arna. The day my milk came in (day 3) i was like Dolly Parton so left my bra off that day but my milk supply had calmed down in the next 48 hours and wore the same 3 bras I wore at 35 weeks until Arna went onto a bottle.
You should already have milk in your breasts now, (colostrum) and the size you are now is usually the same size you are during breastfeeding. There will be days they will feel a bit looser / tighter but this is milk supply and demand (if bubs is having a cranky day / teething etc)
So if you have been fitted for maternity bras I don't see the point in mucking around getting bras you dont need / wont wear again.

I got fitted for maternity bras when I was near the end of my pregnancy & they suggested going up a size so that I had room for when my milk came in. Anyway, the maternity bras were good for a few weeks while my milk supply was settling down but now they are way too big & feel like they are giving me no support, so I had to go out & buy more in the same size I was while pregnant. I was really annoyed.
So I wouldn't go out buying heaps of bras before you know what size you're going to be. A couple of cheap ones to wear for the first week or so is a good idea though but I'd probably get ones that are the same size that you are now but maybe in a stretch fabric so that they 'give' a bit when your milk does come in.
Talking about maternity bras - I got one from Farmers the other day which is a singlet with a built in maternity bra. Such a good idea - your tummy stays nice & warm while you're breatfeeding!

Pardon me for being nosy, but what was your solution to the inverted nipple problem Jess? Could be useful for other ladies to hear, if they are having the same kind of issues, and can then see that it doesn't have to stop you from feeding even if it feels like an impossible problem.

I did some research on it and i think i have more flat nipples, i brought some nipple shields and are gonna give them a go. Also wanna meet up with lactation person and talk to them about how i go about it coz i really wanna breastfeed.

I had problems with having a slightly flat nipple. Joshua couldn't latch on and it was a nightmare. I got the medela nipple shields and they did the trick nicely - was able to get him feeding without them after about 5 days. One tip I learned was to "pull" your nipple outwards to make it stick out further before feeding. Worked well. And re the maternity bras - I got one cup size bigger and that was perfect. I would suggest getting a couple of the cheapie crop top style for the first few days as those boobies get sooooo huge when your milk comes in it was a relief to have something soft and comfy. Also, stock up on the breast pads!!