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  • EddiesGurl
    EddiesGurl Posts: 166
    yay for a good checkup! :)

    i haven't had to buy any new bras yet...so far, no big changes on that part of my body...unfortunately!!!
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    Welcome to the world Lucy Michelle!!! 8/11/06 - 4:05pm
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    ~> Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    EddiesGurl wrote:
    i haven't had to buy any new bras yet...so far, no big changes on that part of my body...unfortunately!!!

    Yeah but you will if you plan on nursing at all.
    I went to Wal Mart to see what they had cause a chick in
    my prenatal class said they were cheap on comfy. But absolutley nothing fit.
    the person below me smells like cat pee and raisins...
  • pacifier
    pacifier Posts: 1,009
    EddiesGurl wrote:
    yay for a good checkup! :)

    i haven't had to buy any new bras yet...so far, no big changes on that part of my body...unfortunately!!!

    I've had to buy the next size up already and I am only 12 weeks. I normally sleep without any kind of bra support but now my breasts are really hurting at night everytime I move even a little bit. They feel much heavier. I'm starting to wonder whather I should start wearing a bra to bed.
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    pacifier wrote:
    I've had to buy the next size up already and I am only 12 weeks. I normally sleep without any kind of bra support but now my breasts are really hurting at night everytime I move even a little bit. They feel much heavier. I'm starting to wonder whather I should start wearing a bra to bed.

    Dont worry that should go away.
    Wear one if it makes you more comfy though.
    At the beginning I was really tired all the time and
    I definatley needed as much sleep as possible.
    the person below me smells like cat pee and raisins...
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    The bras I bought are:

    Medela Seemless, underwire, narrow strap.
    and
    Medela Plus Line with underwire (not soft cup).

    http://www.medela.ca/CDN/en/breastfeeding/products/bras.php?navid=26
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  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    genevieve wrote:
    The bras I bought are:

    Medela Seemless, underwire, narrow strap.
    and
    Medela Plus Line with underwire (not soft cup).

    http://www.medela.ca/CDN/en/breastfeeding/products/bras.php?navid=26

    thanks for posting that! those look really high quality. I will definitely check them out.
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    thanks for posting that! those look really high quality. I will definitely check them out.

    Just keep in mind I posted the Canadian link.
    But you can google it.
    the person below me smells like cat pee and raisins...
  • EddiesGurl
    EddiesGurl Posts: 166
    genevieve wrote:
    Yeah but you will if you plan on nursing at all.
    I went to Wal Mart to see what they had cause a chick in
    my prenatal class said they were cheap on comfy. But absolutley nothing fit.


    Yea ~ i'm planning on trying to breast feed...hopefully it goes ok for me, b/c i really want to do it for a little while.

    i've never been very ummm...'blessed' shall we say on the top part of my body. i'm petite, and have been in the same size bra since my freshman year of highschool ~ and i'm 23! AND 24wks preggo! i was really looking forward to finally having a more voluptious chest...so hopefully things will start to 'fill out' more in the coming weeks! i'd love to have to buy a bigger bra!
    *~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~*
    Welcome to the world Lucy Michelle!!! 8/11/06 - 4:05pm
    *~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~*

    ~> Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
  • Fighting Hellfish
    Fighting Hellfish Posts: 3,175
    Can't wait for some of these pregnant stories to become new baby stories. Everyone's gonna have so much fun
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    EddiesGurl wrote:
    Yea ~ i'm planning on trying to breast feed...hopefully it goes ok for me, b/c i really want to do it for a little while.

    i've never been very ummm...'blessed' shall we say on the top part of my body. i'm petite, and have been in the same size bra since my freshman year of highschool ~ and i'm 23! AND 24wks preggo! i was really looking forward to finally having a more voluptious chest...so hopefully things will start to 'fill out' more in the coming weeks! i'd love to have to buy a bigger bra!

    Everything I've read about breast feeding says that breast size shouldn't effect your ability to produce milk. I'm sure you'll do fine! :)
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Everything I've read about breast feeding says that breast size shouldn't effect your ability to produce milk. I'm sure you'll do fine! :)

    Oh yeah theres a chick in my one class that is going on her 3rd kid and
    she has only gone from an A to just barely a B all 3 times.
    She brought in a bra to show us whats available at Wal Mart and I gotta
    as I knew when I saw it that Wal Mart wouldnt be stocking in my size!!! :D
    the person below me smells like cat pee and raisins...
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    How was everyones weekend?

    Hellfish how was baby for the Easter festivities?
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  • Fighting Hellfish
    Fighting Hellfish Posts: 3,175
    slept thru most of it. was passed around more than the biscuits at the dinner table, and only woke up for a bottle and a new diaper. hope all the ladies are feeling good, as some of you enter the homestretch
  • pacifier
    pacifier Posts: 1,009
    BRAS!

    Hi guys, I noticed that one of you has not bought a new bra yet because your breasts aren't bigger, and one of you have bought underwire bras to use as maternity bras, I just want to share this little tid-bit from an Australian breastfeeding site in case you want to reconsider your underwire choices....

    "Is it true I can't wear an underwire?

    Many women prefer underwire fashion bras and are confused when told these are not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. The reason for this is, once again, your changing breast shape. When breastfeeding, the breasts can increase and decrease in size during the day, as milk is produced and removed. Retained fluid in late pregnancy can also cause the breast to swell. Although only a slight change in size is occurring, a rigid underwire may put pressure on the breast when it is fuller. Such pressure can lead to blocked milk ducts or mastitis and it is for this reason inflexible underwire bras are not recommended. However, there are now nursing bras available that have a flexible plastic support, similar to an underwire, designed to flex and change position with your changing shape. These are less likely to cause problems."

    http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/bra.html
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    I had a pretty uneventful weekend... I'm getting a little tired of being stuck in my house, but at least now that the weather is getting nicer we can sit on the back porch so I can get some fresh air! Despite the cabin fever, I'm still feeling great. :)

    When I got maternity bras, I got two that were underwire-less and I have hated them the whole time! Not since my second or third bra have I gone without an underwire and I could never get used to them. They were constructed pretty poorly, though, so I think as long as I get some higher-quality nursing bras, I should be able to find some decent ones that support without the underwire.
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    pacifier wrote:
    BRAS!

    Hi guys, I noticed that one of you has not bought a new bra yet because your breasts aren't bigger, and one of you have bought underwire bras to use as maternity bras, I just want to share this little tid-bit from an Australian breastfeeding site in case you want to reconsider your underwire choices....

    "Is it true I can't wear an underwire?

    Many women prefer underwire fashion bras and are confused when told these are not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. The reason for this is, once again, your changing breast shape. When breastfeeding, the breasts can increase and decrease in size during the day, as milk is produced and removed. Retained fluid in late pregnancy can also cause the breast to swell. Although only a slight change in size is occurring, a rigid underwire may put pressure on the breast when it is fuller. Such pressure can lead to blocked milk ducts or mastitis and it is for this reason inflexible underwire bras are not recommended. However, there are now nursing bras available that have a flexible plastic support, similar to an underwire, designed to flex and change position with your changing shape. These are less likely to cause problems."

    http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/bra.html

    I bought nursing bras.
    Made by a company that makes really well know and highest quality breast pumps and breast feeding supplies. I am a G 34. I bought two H 36 bras. Having a chest that large if I had no support I would be in constant pain. It is my only choice. I tried on tons of bras that had no support at all. I would just have to go braless otherwise. Its just a fact of life.
    the person below me smells like cat pee and raisins...
  • pacifier
    pacifier Posts: 1,009
    genevieve wrote:
    I bought nursing bras.
    Made by a company that makes really well know and highest quality breast pumps and breast feeding supplies. I am a G 34. I bought two H 36 bras. Having a chest that large if I had no support I would be in constant pain. It is my only choice. I tried on tons of bras that had no support at all. I would just have to go braless otherwise. Its just a fact of life.

    I would say if they were made by such a company that they probably make the best they can. They might have the flexible underwire that the article speaks about. I'm not sure what size a G 34 or H 36 bra is, I just looked up a conversion table and I am now 16D, which I think is 38D, so I can see why you definately need the support.
  • pacifier
    pacifier Posts: 1,009
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    I had a pretty uneventful weekend... I'm getting a little tired of being stuck in my house, but at least now that the weather is getting nicer we can sit on the back porch so I can get some fresh air! Despite the cabin fever, I'm still feeling great. :)

    When I got maternity bras, I got two that were underwire-less and I have hated them the whole time! Not since my second or third bra have I gone without an underwire and I could never get used to them. They were constructed pretty poorly, though, so I think as long as I get some higher-quality nursing bras, I should be able to find some decent ones that support without the underwire.

    Glad to here you are getting fresh air. It's getting cold here so I am starting to be indoors more and more.

    I am the same with you with not wearing an underwire bra. I didn't think it would support me at all, but actually the two that I have have been pretty good without wire. I have a feeling they won't last that way for long though.
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    pacifier wrote:
    I would say if they were made by such a company that they probably make the best they can.

    That's what I think too. If I'm going to wear an underwire, I would trust that company's bras before all others, just because of their reputation.
  • genevieve
    genevieve Posts: 1,203
    Yeah thats why I bought from that brand.
    I know you are supposed to stay away from underwire.
    But honestly out of the ones I tried and saw this looked like the best quality.
    Hands down.
    And the best price too!
    the person below me smells like cat pee and raisins...

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