[Cheryl_W]

Okay, this sucks.

Before I got my BFP, my bra size measured at a G 34 but I was able to wear a DD34/36 comfortably because all of the "size" is in the front.

Now I'm overflowing my old bras already at 8 weeks, so I went to the local "superbra" store (thats what I call the store here that sells bras bigger than a DD) to look for something that would fit.

I found something, eventually, that was a G36 (they apparently don't make G34) that actually fit! Only one problem - it was the ONLY bra in the WHOLE store that fit, and it was $110!! My boobs are only going to keep getting bigger, there is NO way I'm going to spend $110 on a bra that is only going to last me two freaking months.

What did you girls do? Remember, I'm in Canada so I don't have cool stores here like my US sisters...

I'm worried I'm going to be another 2 cup sizes bigger (which is what I have already gone up apparently, I measure as an I34 now) by the time baby is born. That will put me as a K34 measured, which they don't even make, and would fit an I34 bra, which is IMPOSSIBLE to find. That's a GGG, or a DDDDDD - not even possible to find bras that fit, unless you get them custom made.

What do I do here? Help my boobs! LOL

The worst part I think is that I want to BF but they don't make nursing bras bigger than a D. If I end up being an I34, my only option for nursing is going to be going braless completely or something.

Ugh... Help?

[xanada101]

You can order online... but alot of bras fit differently. I wore a superhuge sports bra before I finally broke down and found 34/36 G's in Motherhood Maternity for $20. It is definitely worth looking into.

[Oreobaby]

I had one bra that was still too big on me...so it fits me well now...which is nice...I am worried about what is coming up...(as this is a 38 DDD) but I guess I will cross that bridge when I come to it. I was looking at the bra's at the maternity store here (Thyme Maternity) and they still all looked very small, so I'm not sure myself what I'm going to do. Be sure that you do have a bra that fits though, as I was told if they are too small you can get blocked milk ducts.

[stlgirl]

Ditto on trying to buy things online in the size you found that fits you best - you can always order a few and return ones that aren't quite right. As for your end size, your boobs will NOT continue to grow at this rate the entire pregnancy, so try to take a deep breath and don't freak out too much. Mine grew the most during the first trimester (went from a 34D to a 36DD), and by the middle of the second had stopped growing entirely. I'm sure they will swell a bit more when my milk comes in, but all the bras I bought early on still work for me, so I never regretted for a day buying them. Remember - comfort is first and foremost! GL!

[pthree]

My friend with big boobies buys her bras at Lane Bryant and swears by them - online they have sizes F, G, and H. Not sure if that will help at all, but here's a link anyway:

Shop Cacique Bra Sizes F, G, & H | Lane Bryant

After a quick Google I found the website Bras Shopping for Small to Plus Size Bras, Swimwear Including Bra Sized Swimsuits, and Lingerie

The bras on both sites tend to run from 30-40 dollars, which is a lot more reasonable but maybe still risky since you don't know how they'll fit.

[jensma]

I was going to say what the other girls suggested and say look online. Growing boobs is one of my biggest fears in getting pregnant because i already have Ds!!

Good luck!

[Cheryl_W]

Thanks girls! I did find this site - Nursing Bras, Pump In Style, Breast Feeding, Baby Clothing, Medela, Diaper Bags, Infant Clothing - but I am nervous about buying online since I don't know how they'll fit...

There is a store in the next town that sells bigger bras, not maternity but bigger, I think they have G cup bras there and they're around $30 so maybe I'll go there - but they are a plus sized girls store, and I'm a size 8 so I don't even know if their band sizes will go down small enough for me...

Oh well, maybe worth a shot. Thanks for not making me feel alone in my giant boob issues though LOL

[Oreobaby]

Lane Bryant bras ARE amazing (I have two, but sadly they are currently too small) They are amazing bras...but if you haven't tried them, I would be nervous too...(we went to the states when I bought them) Do you have a maternity store that would maybe have larger sizes?

[Mrs.Paradise]

I had the same problem but I wasnt pregnant... I was 19 and had size 38 h and still growing... I found bras for cheap at norstroms rack... Idk if you have one there... but they were only like $13!!! I had a breast reduction since... but I wouldnt suggest getting a breast reduction EVER!!! my boobs are deformed and make me feel ugly... and they have grown since... at least they arnt as big as they were... but still when you pay a butt load a of money... yeah it SUCKS!!! good luck Cheryl!!!

oh and I found out that if I went to the bigger girl stores that carry the bigger cup sizes they never had it in the right band size... does that make sense? but that was awhile ago... so maybe now they carry smaller band sizes...??? Idk!!! good luck!!!

[karenwalter]

I was wondering if you can get a seamstress to adjust the back for you? I haven't personally done this but if you can find the right cup size that is comfortable, it's worth seeing if someone is able to just adjust the band size down to a 34 or 36 for you.

$110 is really expensive. I would def. try online before buying something so expensive.

[Cheryl_W]

Yeah I'm going to look online I think - I found a site that offers free shipping to Canada, regular/maternity/nursing/sleeping bras in all sizes, and has a 6 month return policy - so I can try it on when I get it, and if it is a little bit too big, hold onto it and see if it fits later - and if not, I can return it!

Sounds good to me LOL

[Banned-Jaylas_Mommy]

glad theswe ladies were able to help. i have big tatas but mine didnt grow at all when preggo....wierd.... the only day they got any bigger was the morning my milk came in and they were massive and hard!

i hope you find some good fitting bras!

[xanada101]

Lane Bryant is nice, but they didn't carry my band size. I checked. That is why I had to go to motherhood maternity.

My bbs went from 34DD to 36DDD while PG and now with BF and all I am a 36G. Hope that helps you figure out what size you may become.

[~April04~]

I have to go to Lane Bryant as well.. I went from a very full 36D to a 38DDD during my pregnancy.. I could actually go up another size to a 38F and be more comfortable.. but I figured that I'll just be buying new bras when my milk comes in so I'm dealing with it for now.

[Oreobaby]

Hey Cheryl...what is the site that you found that ships free to Canada?

[Cheryl_W]

Here you go Marci - Breakout Bras - Nursing Bras, Full Figure Bras, Support Bras & More

It looks like the girl who runs the site even gives reviews on certain bras, many of which contain helpful information!

Glad I found that site, I just looked and the plus sized store doesn't carry my band size either. Arg!

[::MummyToTwo::]

what about a band extender?? I have seen them but can't remember where!!

I was a 32A pre pregnancy, when I was nursing my DD I was a 32DD currently I am a 34C and scared of what is going to happen this time

[Oreobaby]

I know you can get a band extender at Thyme Maternity...

I checked my bra last night...I'm not totally filling...a 40 DDD