tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post3594857908199335979..comments2023-11-02T04:51:08.713-04:00Comments on It only takes one time...Not!: Getting ready to nurse...Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00548749790183329819noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-75026099833722857692010-07-17T10:06:39.967-04:002010-07-17T10:06:39.967-04:00I usually am a 40DD and have to get my bras at cac...I usually am a 40DD and have to get my bras at cacique/lane bryant. I was a bit worried though because my boops didn't get any bigger during the pregnancy so I didn't know what was going to happen after birth. They did get bigger but not by much and after a couple of days went back down. I bought one bra and a few tanks from Target. The tanks are fabulous for home and sleeping. I eventually got some bras at a lactation center. They were Bravado bras, awesome. I did measure a 40H though. Wow! BTW, my 40DD pre-pregnancy bras still fit me. Good luck with your search!The Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290743206308460919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-53499276378996430782010-07-16T02:59:04.974-04:002010-07-16T02:59:04.974-04:00I had a nutso nursing shopping experience too! Wh...I had a nutso nursing shopping experience too! When I went to the local lactation specialty store, one of the first things the creepy old male salesman asked me was, "Do you have flat or inverted nipples?" It was like he was asking if I drove a Honda or a Nissan, no big deal, not personal, not something you wouldn't want to answer in a retail store. I was SHOCKED!! Luckily a nice lady nurse worked there as well and saved me from him, but I was ready to bolt. I bought two sleeping bras and one good regular bra and plan on going back for most everything else later once I become the size I will end up being. There are SOOO many accessories and things you need to nurse, wow! I'm not so sure it's cheaper than formula ;) jk But glad your mom was there to help!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122362716599059627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-55111321950177673632010-07-16T01:39:55.840-04:002010-07-16T01:39:55.840-04:00if you're at all vain (like me!) go with an un...if you're at all vain (like me!) go with an underwire nursing bra - anita microfiber nursing bras are great ,and make your boobies look marvelous. :)Expat Barbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846459217960217809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-78383777057733545732010-07-15T19:14:11.239-04:002010-07-15T19:14:11.239-04:00Target now has a bigger selection of nursing bras,...Target now has a bigger selection of nursing bras, but for girls like us, Priscilla, they don't have our cup size. and let me caution you (as I've been cautioned), your size will change when your milk comes in. I have two sports nursing bras and two nursing tanks. I was advised to not buy any more nursing bras until my milk has been in for two weeks. Then, I can have an accurate idea of size. I was also advised to go to a specialty bra store, get measured, and then order through them. I have an underwire one now that's a G up. Seriously...G! <br /><br />Oh, and congratulations on 29 days left! Although I technically have less than 21 days left, I will either have a c-section (if this child can't make up her mind by then to get in the right position) or I'll be induced July 28th. Can you believe it!Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150363286304868180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-19704833328402354852010-07-14T14:37:35.442-04:002010-07-14T14:37:35.442-04:00Gosh I had no idea it would be so "un-cool&qu...Gosh I had no idea it would be so "un-cool" to carry nursing garments. That is crazy! I am glad you finally found the goods and that your mom was there to support you. Only 4 more weeks!!One Who Understandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910813050360555172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-13793255348959452262010-07-14T09:57:26.001-04:002010-07-14T09:57:26.001-04:00It is really a shame that more places don't ca...It is really a shame that more places don't carry nursing apparel. They make women feel like odd balls for wanting to breast feed. I've actually ordered a lot of my nursing stuff online...of course it is hit and miss when you can't try it on! Glad you found some stuff though!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940941920731395231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-31242168870038391332010-07-14T09:45:55.701-04:002010-07-14T09:45:55.701-04:00I had a hard time finding nursing stuff, too! I o...I had a hard time finding nursing stuff, too! I only found a couple things at Target. I had the opposite problem. I was an A cup (yes, sigh, STILL) and finding an A cup nursing bra was impossible!! I had to settle for a B cup. I guess they assume you must have at LEAST been an A and surely you grew ONE size while pregnant. Alas, no! haha. But listen, if you plan on pumping at all (that's what I'm doing) check out the hands-free pumping bra on amazon.com. I LOVED that thing. I could literally do whatever else I felt like doing while pumping both sides at once. Huge time saver!quadmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254199098599230245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-40157806256681394412010-07-14T00:43:50.458-04:002010-07-14T00:43:50.458-04:00Like the 2 previous posts mentioned Target has (or...Like the 2 previous posts mentioned Target has (or rather did have) nice nursing bras when I was nursing my son. In regards to Tracy's question about the breast pump...I LOVED the Avent Manual Pump. I actually purchased 2 and was able to work both at the same time producing a lot of milk in a short period of time (not to mention they were very inexpensive.) I had a Medela pump but hated the extra cords and tubes. Good luck nursing it was an amazing experience that I was fortunate enough to be able to continue for 12 months and will never regret. JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411984634758410199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-69482477485762847912010-07-13T22:13:47.533-04:002010-07-13T22:13:47.533-04:00Target has nursing bras in the store and on-line. ...Target has nursing bras in the store and on-line. Their nursing tanks are GREAT espically for night time feedings. Nursing shirts can be a PITA, try wearing a stretch cami under a normal shirt (pull the shirt up and the cami down, much much easier to nurse in public). With larger breasts keep the football hold in mind made it a lot easier and I felt less like I was suffocating my baby. Good luck and it is hard, but harder if you stress about it so sit back and enoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-76175238968695375752010-07-13T19:02:36.337-04:002010-07-13T19:02:36.337-04:00I also got my stuff from Motherhood, but also foun...I also got my stuff from Motherhood, but also found a nursing tank at Target. You might try there too. It is absolutely crazy how tiny the maternity sections even are in stores, if they have one at all. But nursing is RIDICULOUS! It's much more common right now than it has been previously, so it looks like they might see the need for supplies!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777400850337711004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344782034534072868.post-8991198721996857812010-07-13T17:10:42.165-04:002010-07-13T17:10:42.165-04:00I sooo need to get some things like that too! I h...I sooo need to get some things like that too! I have the bra (from Motherhood - and it might even be the same size!! I've been wearing it for the past month or so and while there's some room in the cup, there ain't much, but it's the biggest cup they sell!) I need some cami's though, a gown and I guess some tops, right? More stuff to think about buying...ugh, I'm tired of that!!<br />Did you get a breast pump?? We registered for one but didn't get it. We plan to rent from the hospital just to be sure it all works out before buying or opening one anyway since they're so pricey. Breastfeeding class is next week. <br />That you are less than 30 days away scares the pants off of ME! Haha!! I guess it will be here whether we're ready or not, right?? But we're ready. =)<br />XOXOTraceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371946159773753809noreply@blogger.com