Growing boobs and BF bras
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Topic: Growing boobs and BF bras
Posted By: fire_engine
Subject: Growing boobs and BF bras
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 5:17pm
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Hi all. Need some advice from those of you who have been here before. I got fitted for BF bras at 35 weeks, started wearing them straightaway cos I'd outgrown my others. I've now outgrown 2 of my BF bras - boobs expand above them and I can't get my hand in front (which you're meant to be able to do). I'm trying to decide if I go and buy some more now, or if I wait till after my milk has come in in the hope my smaller rib circumference will help my bras fit better. Any advice?? ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 5:28pm
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I had the same problem and I got fitted at 36 weeks. After my milk production sorted itself out they fitted me perfectly and the lady that fitted me knew what she was talking about after all! I did have my doubts though as they were mega tight by 38 weeks when Lauren was born.
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Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 5:32pm
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I had some fitted around 36 weeks... and they definitely did not fit once my milk came in! I got some bigger cheapie bras from the warehouse (they were surprisingly good) and used them in the interim... once my milk supply normalised a bit after the first few weeks of BF, I fit back into the ones that I had fitted. ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 7:42pm
| At our antenatal class we were told to get fitted when we were between 36-38 weeks, as that's the size we'd be after the birth, once things settled down ... so just echoing what everyone else has said, I'd wait if I was you Flissty... |
Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 8:50pm
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What do you pay for the average BF bra? Need to budget as I wont be working then. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 9:07am
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Mine were $40-$50 but you get get much more expensive ones like over $100 if you want really fancy stuff and cheaper ones from Warehouse and Farmers like just plain ones. ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 9:48am
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I have 2 Bendon ones $39-45 each and one hot milk $60. My HM still fits fine but the Bendon ones are really tight.
Thanks for the advice - I'll wait and see. I have 3 BF singlets as well ($30 full price from Farmers, Dana) which I think will do me for the first wee while. I didn't know WH sold BF bras - might be good for that first month or so! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:04pm
It depends on what size you need. If you're 'average' you can spend $50 but if you're bigger like me then you are looking at $95+ -------------  
 
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Danaj wrote:Posted By: SarahP08
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:38pm
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I'm wearing one already simply because my underwire ones were too damn uncomfortable. I got fitted at Bendon in Sylvia Park, the shop manager there is absolutely fantastic and I'd recommend her to everyone!
I spent $45 on mine and I'd say its pretty large (16F). I will be getting some BF singlets (if I can find some big enough) for wearing at night when my milk comes in. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: scribe
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 12:53pm
| I got a couple of plain Nurture ones from Farmers yesterday, they were only $13 and $20 each (regular price), so you don't have to spend much if you don't want to... I think I'll wait and treat myself to a nice one after the birth... |