bra suggestions?

[lonelyarmywife]

I have to be in a wedding next month. The dress that I have to wear is probably going to require a strapless bra. I'm almost six months pregnant, and I don't know if I'm going to find one that will be suitable. Ladies, do you have any suggestions that might help me out or be able to suggest a good bra that will support my increasing "upper deck?"

[Cheyanne]

They make bras that have transparent straps and also straps that can have ribbons or decorations on them. Maybe that is what you can do? I am not a fan of strapless bras, so that is what I would try to find.

[Lilith]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120023570563&category=63853

http://www.becomingmommy.com/maternity-clothes/lingerie/maternity+and+nursing+bras/Strapless+Convertible+Bra+by+Melinda+G

http://members.essentialbaby.com.au/index.php?showtopic=276198

[Loulabelle]

Wow, almost six months preggers already LAW! That time has gone quickly. Seems like only yesterday you were telling us all you're expecting again.

No advice on bras I'm afraid, as I'm in Britain so my help probably wouldn't be any use.

Have fun at the wedding hun!

[lonelyarmywife]

Wow, almost six months preggers already LAW! That time has gone quickly. Seems like only yesterday you were telling us all you're expecting again.

No advice on bras I'm afraid, as I'm in Britain so my help probably wouldn't be any use.

Have fun at the wedding hun!


You should be ready to pop soon too...when are you due?

[wyndhy]

if you're the matron of honor, it would be totally appropriate to make your dress look a little different from the other girls; you could add straps if possible.

[wyndhy]

even if you're not, maybe the bride wouldn't mind.

[lonelyarmywife]

It already has straps...the thin spaghetti string type. The clear strap bra is sounding like the best option for me, I think.

[Loulabelle]

My due date is five weeks tomorrow, LAW!

Time has gone so quickly it's scary....I can't wait to not be pregnant anymore, though....

[lonelyarmywife]

You will do fabulous!!

And don't wish away the pregnancy too quickly...like my momma told me "this is the easy way to lug them around"

[Loulabelle]

At 3 in the morning, with raging heartburn that's keeping me awake, I'm finding it hard to believe!

At least in five or so week's time when I'm awake at 3 in the morning, there will be something to hug!

[Lilith]

I remember crying in the hospital missing the feeling of him squirming around inside me

[sodaklostsoul]

Yes the heartburn sucked and not being able to get out of the bed. But it was cool to have the baby inside.

[Loulabelle]

I remember crying in the hospital missing the feeling of him squirming around inside me

Oh Lil, that's so sweet. My Mum said she was lying with my sister in her arms and then panicked because she'd not felt the baby kick for a while! I suppose it will feel strangely lonely when I've not got him as a constant companion.

I have to admit I have worried that I'll feel so empty inside when he's not there anymore that I'll eat and eat and eat to try to feel full again!

[LixyChick]

I have to admit I have worried that I'll feel so empty inside when he's not there anymore that I'll eat and eat and eat to try to feel full again!
Naaaaaaaa...it's hard to explain till you experience it, but it's a different "full" you're feeling now. It'll be easier to differentiate after the birth.

Oops...this is a bra thread...eh?

*giggle*

[lonelyarmywife]

My little girl is just now getting to the point where i can see her move...THAT is cool. She's more active than her brother was.

P.S. Lou, I hate to tell you this, but the recoup is ten times worse than the delivary.

[Loulabelle]

LAW, do you know for definite that you're having a girl this time, or are you just 'thinking positive'?

To be honest, I've heard so many different stories 'the contractions are the worst part, the pushing is the worst part, the recoup is the worst part, having a caesarean is the worst part, drugs make it worse, drugs make it better, the whole thing is a breeze' etc etc that it's clearly a very different experience for everyone, so I'll just take it as it comes. The one thing everyone in the UK seems to agree on, is make sure you have someone there to feed you, as after the delivery you may not get fed for hours and you'll be ravenous!

[lonelyarmywife]

When we had the ultrasound, they didn't see anything that would indicate that it was a boy, so we're pretty sure we're getting a girlie girl.

[sodaklostsoul]

LAW, do you know for definite that you're having a girl this time, or are you just 'thinking positive'?

To be honest, I've heard so many different stories 'the contractions are the worst part, the pushing is the worst part, the recoup is the worst part, having a caesarean is the worst part, drugs make it worse, drugs make it better, the whole thing is a breeze' etc etc that it's clearly a very different experience for everyone, so I'll just take it as it comes. The one thing everyone in the UK seems to agree on, is make sure you have someone there to feed you, as after the delivery you may not get fed for hours and you'll be ravenous!
Not a bad idea to have someone get you something to eat. I also would bring chapstick cause your lips will be dry.

[wyndhy]

food and chapstick, yup! after my c-sec, not only would they not feed me but when they finally did, someone forgot to tell the kitchen i was off the bland foods diet; no food for a day and a half and when i finally get fed it's jello and chicken broth!!!!

and make sure whoever feeds you gives you fiber. of all the discussions about what to expect, no-one ever tells you that trying to go number two afterwards is painful and difficult. fiber, fiber, fiber!!

[Lilith]

amen...drink coffee.

[Loulabelle]

Chapstick is already in my pile of things to go in my overnight bag (packing it today!) but thanks for the warning about fibre. I will talk to my personal chef (i.e. my Mum!) about that.

Lil, I don't really drink coffee or tea, so I can't see myself suddenly converting. Is there any particular reason why I should?

[Lilith]

It's a stimulant.

[Loulabelle]

Ah...my midwife was telling us how one lady she looked after drank red bull throughout the labour and birthing process!

Personally, I think I'll stick to fruit juice and use sugar as my stimulant of choice.

[WildIrish]

Personally, I think I'll stick to fruit juice and use sugar as my stimulant of choice.



And lots of ice chips.


I don't know if that serves any other purpose than keeping us husbands busy, but it was something to do that seemed useful at a time when I was feeling quite helpless.

[lonelyarmywife]

And lots of ice chips.


I don't know if that serves any other purpose than keeping us husbands busy, but it was something to do that seemed useful at a time when I was feeling quite helpless.

No it definately has a purpose...my mouth got so dry that I could barely talk, and I couldn't have anything to drink. Take some mints and candy to suck on too.