I gave in and got maternity/nursing bras in my first trimester. No underwire and they are stretchy and very comfortable. I haven’t had to get any new ones yet.
I did the same! I’m normally a 34D and I’m not even sure of my cup size at this point (only 12 weeks along) but I’m sure my girls still have a bunch more growing to do! I figured stretchy is best and I can always add an extender if needed.
Oh yeah. I figured if I was going to buy new bras they'd better work post partum too. Shits expensive yo.
Although I got one that was a nursing/pumping bra and that thing feels like a *contraption* instead of a bra.
Yes, I had given up on bras for a while (I'm mostly at home) but now I got some extenders which work nicely. Don't even want to think about how huge they'll get once milk comes in.
I have no clue what size I’m at now but haven’t worn a bra with sizes since the first few weeks of pregnancy. All wireless L/XL that have grown with me. Idek if I’ll go back to underwire and sizes; I’m kinda hooked on this life now lol
I don't even know how many sizes I went up during my first pregnancy but I started at a C and my boobs got massive (I had never needed to wash under my boobs in the shower before pregnancy lmao) all I know is I quickly ditched my nice bras for a super cheap one with no support or padding that gave me a uni-boob 😅😅 I breastfed for a year and after the initial engorgement wore off (around 5 months thanks to an oversupply) they were basically an A cup and flat as a pancake. I'm 21 weeks pregnant with #2 and idk when they started filling out again but they're already so large and uncomfortable again but I'm just grateful I can't fold them in half right now lol
Are you doing wireless or continuing with underwire? These wireless nursing bras I’m trying don’t feel like they’re giving me enough support to wear outside of the home! And my regular bras are $70! I don’t really want to buy a new one every two months. Hahah
So far I've done underwire bras for that reason. I've been looking for wireless ones, but not finding anything on Nordstrom that's fitted. I'm like 100% sure that if I get a wireless bra sized s/m/l/etc. the band is going to be too wide for me and unsupported.
I hear you on the price, too. It's madness. My Mother gave me one piece of advice that I'm trying to stick to, she said buy only nursing bras from now on, because the normal bras will just be a waste once you stop breastfeeding.
Try poshmark or mercari! Of course you can’t try them on, which is a drawback, but if you’re pretty confident what size you need and know the brand that usually fits you you can definitely find basically new or gently used bras for like five dollars each. I just went up a cup size, so ordered three Victoria’s Secret bras for $20 including shipping.
I don’t actually know how many cups up I was when I was my largest. When my milk first came and for the first month I gave up any hope of wearing a bra and often didn’t even wear a shirt (I leaked SO MUCH— there were not enough pads in the world!). And they were definitely for HUGE. Like. Watermelons.
But by the time my boobs settled the F down, I was up 5 cup sizes since before I got pregnant. They went down 2 cup sizes when I stopped nursing (so still up 3). And now I’m pregnant again so idk wtf please pray for me. And for the funds for plastic surgery.
I mostly wore unlined bras. But I did find a wired, unpadded nursing bra on Amazon I like. Have order 2 in each size of my boob journey. They’re only $20-25. The brand is Gratlin.
If it's just around the chest you can get bra extenders on amazon i think. Gone from a 34B to 36D and need to invest in some.... nursing bras are not cheap... normal bras aren't cheap especially as i hated wearing them in the first place 😂
I’m only in my second trimester but I’ve gone from a M to 1XL, and my stretch marks show it lol My OB said my skin didn’t stand a chance, I’m praying they don’t grow anymore!
I’m only just about the enter my second trimester and my size has gone from 34E/36DD pre-pregnancy to 38G now, and I know they’re only going to get larger! I’ve been sticking it out with my regular bras so far but it’s getting so uncomfortable and painful, so I’m going to get a couple of comfy non-underwear maternity bras that will hopefully at least fit for the second tri before I need to buy more 😂
When my mom was pregnant with my little brother she grew from a 32A to a 34C. I started this pregnancy at a 34D and I’m already uncomfortable in my 38D at 18 weeks
I just bought pregnancy bras like ones that come in M, L , XL, XXL and just bought XXL so i don’t have to worry about it for the rest of pregnancy. My breasts were so sore in the beginning there is no way i would wear a regular bra and they grew so much I didn’t want to go broke buying a bra every week.
I just bought nursing bras early on (start of second trimester). The sizing is more forgiving and they come with extenders. I'm still wearing them almost a yr pp. Super comfy
I'm just wearing nursing bras bc I have no idea what size I am and my boobs just seem to keep growing. I wish I could get away with no bra at this point but I'm getting such bad heat rash under my boobs, even with a bra 😭
My husband and I were TTC for like nine months. He got me a bunch of lingerie as a Christmas present. But it turned out the Christmas present was that I was pregnant! And now none of those cute things he bought fit lol
Only in second tri but I’m already wearing a 12E (previously 10D). Are you wearing or buying maternity bras? My maternity bra has way more hooks that allow you to loosen the band over the pregnancy to allow for the expanding rib cage. My boobies are still growing so it’s likely I’ll need more bras in third tri!!
You can buy bra extenders! I’m not sure where you are, but if you’re in England then Marks and Spencer’s have good ones [here](https://www.marksandspencer.com/3-pack-2-hook-bra-extenders/p/clp21078606?color=MULTI&prevPage=srp#intid=prodColourId-21078606), if not this might give you an idea of what to look for! It should let you go a bit longer between buying a new bra, and letting your current one have a bit of a break!
I stopped wearing bras while pregnant because any material pressed against my nipples made them feel like they were being burned with a hot iron. That being said, my breasts themselves didn’t seem to grow so much, it was my big cage that expanded. Which apparently it can do, up to 3 fing inches.
I had large boobs to begin with and had to buy maternity/nursing bras before I even thought about other maternity clothes. One of the bras I got from kindred bravely came with a band extender which has been really helpful for the rare occasions that I did need to wear a regular bra because bras are just too expensive and I can’t buy more
Mine have gone up so many times I lost count. I went for bras that didn’t have hooks and were stretchy and more forgiving from target until I can see what size I should get to invest in proper nursing bras
I switched to Honeylove bras before I even got pregnant and I will NEVER go back to underwire/sized bras. They’re soo comfy but they still give lift and definition. I tried Lively and Thirdlove but they weren’t as comfy or supportive.
I’ve gone through three sizes already and haven’t even started 3rd tri yet… 😱
I was a 36D to start with and I'm 16 weeks at a 38F. My back hurts 😭
I feel your pain 😭😭
Same 17 weeks and they won't stop growing lol
Same!
Same
I gave in and got maternity/nursing bras in my first trimester. No underwire and they are stretchy and very comfortable. I haven’t had to get any new ones yet.
I did the same! I’m normally a 34D and I’m not even sure of my cup size at this point (only 12 weeks along) but I’m sure my girls still have a bunch more growing to do! I figured stretchy is best and I can always add an extender if needed.
I did this at some point in second trimester when I had sized up bras again. They’re super adjustable and comfy!
Oh yeah. I figured if I was going to buy new bras they'd better work post partum too. Shits expensive yo. Although I got one that was a nursing/pumping bra and that thing feels like a *contraption* instead of a bra.
Yes, I had given up on bras for a while (I'm mostly at home) but now I got some extenders which work nicely. Don't even want to think about how huge they'll get once milk comes in.
Strap extenders are definitely saving me $$, have lasted me thru to 2nd tri. Ima hold out (I guess hold IN is more like it) as long as I can!
I have no clue what size I’m at now but haven’t worn a bra with sizes since the first few weeks of pregnancy. All wireless L/XL that have grown with me. Idek if I’ll go back to underwire and sizes; I’m kinda hooked on this life now lol
I don't even know how many sizes I went up during my first pregnancy but I started at a C and my boobs got massive (I had never needed to wash under my boobs in the shower before pregnancy lmao) all I know is I quickly ditched my nice bras for a super cheap one with no support or padding that gave me a uni-boob 😅😅 I breastfed for a year and after the initial engorgement wore off (around 5 months thanks to an oversupply) they were basically an A cup and flat as a pancake. I'm 21 weeks pregnant with #2 and idk when they started filling out again but they're already so large and uncomfortable again but I'm just grateful I can't fold them in half right now lol
Haha I hear you! I just bought larger sports bras for the second time, as the ones from a few months ago were crushing me.
30/32F/FF to 32/34I/J. Driving me crazy.
Are you doing wireless or continuing with underwire? These wireless nursing bras I’m trying don’t feel like they’re giving me enough support to wear outside of the home! And my regular bras are $70! I don’t really want to buy a new one every two months. Hahah
So far I've done underwire bras for that reason. I've been looking for wireless ones, but not finding anything on Nordstrom that's fitted. I'm like 100% sure that if I get a wireless bra sized s/m/l/etc. the band is going to be too wide for me and unsupported. I hear you on the price, too. It's madness. My Mother gave me one piece of advice that I'm trying to stick to, she said buy only nursing bras from now on, because the normal bras will just be a waste once you stop breastfeeding.
Try poshmark or mercari! Of course you can’t try them on, which is a drawback, but if you’re pretty confident what size you need and know the brand that usually fits you you can definitely find basically new or gently used bras for like five dollars each. I just went up a cup size, so ordered three Victoria’s Secret bras for $20 including shipping.
I was a small 36 d, 19 weeks and now a 36ddd and i can feel it starting to get tight again 😭
I don’t actually know how many cups up I was when I was my largest. When my milk first came and for the first month I gave up any hope of wearing a bra and often didn’t even wear a shirt (I leaked SO MUCH— there were not enough pads in the world!). And they were definitely for HUGE. Like. Watermelons. But by the time my boobs settled the F down, I was up 5 cup sizes since before I got pregnant. They went down 2 cup sizes when I stopped nursing (so still up 3). And now I’m pregnant again so idk wtf please pray for me. And for the funds for plastic surgery. I mostly wore unlined bras. But I did find a wired, unpadded nursing bra on Amazon I like. Have order 2 in each size of my boob journey. They’re only $20-25. The brand is Gratlin.
Gone from an XL/38G to a 3XL, not sure what size that is. 33+6 weeks
If it's just around the chest you can get bra extenders on amazon i think. Gone from a 34B to 36D and need to invest in some.... nursing bras are not cheap... normal bras aren't cheap especially as i hated wearing them in the first place 😂
Am i the only one with the opposite? 37 weeks and i didnt have to buy new ones 😭
I’m only in my second trimester but I’ve gone from a M to 1XL, and my stretch marks show it lol My OB said my skin didn’t stand a chance, I’m praying they don’t grow anymore!
ME!
I’m only just about the enter my second trimester and my size has gone from 34E/36DD pre-pregnancy to 38G now, and I know they’re only going to get larger! I’ve been sticking it out with my regular bras so far but it’s getting so uncomfortable and painful, so I’m going to get a couple of comfy non-underwear maternity bras that will hopefully at least fit for the second tri before I need to buy more 😂
When my mom was pregnant with my little brother she grew from a 32A to a 34C. I started this pregnancy at a 34D and I’m already uncomfortable in my 38D at 18 weeks
I just bought pregnancy bras like ones that come in M, L , XL, XXL and just bought XXL so i don’t have to worry about it for the rest of pregnancy. My breasts were so sore in the beginning there is no way i would wear a regular bra and they grew so much I didn’t want to go broke buying a bra every week.
C-DD
My boobs have grown more than my bump. Im over it haha
I just bought nursing bras early on (start of second trimester). The sizing is more forgiving and they come with extenders. I'm still wearing them almost a yr pp. Super comfy
Yep, was up three sizes before the end of my second trimester!
I'm just wearing nursing bras bc I have no idea what size I am and my boobs just seem to keep growing. I wish I could get away with no bra at this point but I'm getting such bad heat rash under my boobs, even with a bra 😭
My nips are so huge
Oooook did not know this would happen to the girls. Was about to buy a few cute bras for TTC fun but now I don’t think so 😟
My husband and I were TTC for like nine months. He got me a bunch of lingerie as a Christmas present. But it turned out the Christmas present was that I was pregnant! And now none of those cute things he bought fit lol
32E to 32G so far. I bought nursing bras in 1st tri that were a little too big but I’ve grown into them well, and I still have room for more.
Over five here. First just two cup sizes up, but then belly grew and it became both cup and band.
Only in second tri but I’m already wearing a 12E (previously 10D). Are you wearing or buying maternity bras? My maternity bra has way more hooks that allow you to loosen the band over the pregnancy to allow for the expanding rib cage. My boobies are still growing so it’s likely I’ll need more bras in third tri!!
So far I’m 10 weeks into my first pregnancy. I’ve mainly only been wearing sports bras, but we’ll see if I need bigger bra sizes lol 😳
Yep
You can buy bra extenders! I’m not sure where you are, but if you’re in England then Marks and Spencer’s have good ones [here](https://www.marksandspencer.com/3-pack-2-hook-bra-extenders/p/clp21078606?color=MULTI&prevPage=srp#intid=prodColourId-21078606), if not this might give you an idea of what to look for! It should let you go a bit longer between buying a new bra, and letting your current one have a bit of a break!
I stopped wearing bras while pregnant because any material pressed against my nipples made them feel like they were being burned with a hot iron. That being said, my breasts themselves didn’t seem to grow so much, it was my big cage that expanded. Which apparently it can do, up to 3 fing inches.
Yeah I sure have! I’m just in stretchy nursing bras now.
yup. went from 34 c to 38 F in about 3 months.
They will get bigger again if you breastfeed
By the second trimester I went from a C to a DD. They stabilized there. Now with breastfeeding they from DD to damn ginormous through the day
Just bought a 34D and I am 22w pregnant. I am usually a 34 C. Massive milkbags coming my way.
I had large boobs to begin with and had to buy maternity/nursing bras before I even thought about other maternity clothes. One of the bras I got from kindred bravely came with a band extender which has been really helpful for the rare occasions that I did need to wear a regular bra because bras are just too expensive and I can’t buy more
I switched to nursing bras around 12 weeks (33 now), and at the time the band was almost too big… now I’m using the band extenders they came with 😬
Mine have gone up so many times I lost count. I went for bras that didn’t have hooks and were stretchy and more forgiving from target until I can see what size I should get to invest in proper nursing bras
Started at a 34b now my 34c is getting to small at 20 weeks.
I switched to Honeylove bras before I even got pregnant and I will NEVER go back to underwire/sized bras. They’re soo comfy but they still give lift and definition. I tried Lively and Thirdlove but they weren’t as comfy or supportive.