Maternity bras and clothing questions

[UntoldAngel]

Okay so i've had to look at maternity bras because my boobs have grown from 12DD to 12E in the last few weeks, and I think they are getting even bigger as the 12E's are starting to get too small... I've looked at maternity over just normal wireless because they feel more supportive
Because they are growing a fair bit, I have the following questions:
1 - when will they stop growing? (i'm 19weeks and assume they will be bigger again when my milk comes in)
2 - where can I buy cheaper bras to while they are growing? I've looked at Target, Big W etc but they rarely stock E and I don't want to be paying $50+ if they're only going to be worn for a couple of months

With maternity clothes, do they make the bum and thighs in them bigger as well??? I bought a pair of casual 3/4 pants in a 12 (my normal size) and they are massive in the bum and thighs and I feel like they are sagging I think I could have bought a 10 and fitted nicely. Has anyone else found this, or is it just me? I haven't lost any weight, I've been eating heaps and haven't been vomitting... just seems odd to me

[Rumpleteaser]

You might find a size 14 DD may fit you as well as the 12 E, there are extra hooks on the back so they can be let out as your BB grow.

I have also found that maternity pants are nice and loose and found that the smaller size was adequate.

can't help you with where you can buy cheaper bras.

[HotI]

I got a heap of maternity bras for $20 or under at Bendon at DFO during a sale. Not sure what their non-sale prices are like.

[didispunk]

BrasnThings have great maternity bras and the ladies will fit you there as well

[Jaffaz]

I got fitted for Mat Bra's at 20w at Myer. The lady who fitted me was lovely and explained that when fitting they allow for you to cont growing so the bras I got at 20weeks should fit me once my milk arrives, I did the same thing with DS and had no problems once milk came in and settled down. I think the main thing is to find someone who is good at fitting maternity bras and will take the time to find the right one.

The main issue I had with being an E cup is the more supportive bras aren't that attractive (nana bras!!!), in the end comfort and support had to take priority.

Good luck!!!

[Feijoa Mum]

You could try going bigger around the back. I am usually in a 16DD but tried an 18D from Target a few weeks ago and its a little big in the cup. Not hugely and I figure it will be fine once my milk comes in so give that a go.
I did get two bras yesterday from kmart yesterday and one is a 18DD ($15) and one is an 16E ($10 bargain).
Sizes vary alot so trial and error I say.

[UntoldAngel]

Thanks for all the replies
I would go to a 14DD but even the 12's can be too big around the back for me, and the 14's I have (wired ones from before I lost weight) all slide up at the back and don't offer any real support.
Getting fitted is an option, it's just that my BBs tend to be difficult to size - I have been sized and properly fitted previously and within a few days the bras are the wrong size, and these ladies would spend at least an hour with me trying to get the right bra so it's not as though they were rushing
Nanna bras are gonna be the next big thing... oh wait... most already are (sorry had to say it) but I'm more for comfort and support than the looks - the one person who would care at the moment what my underwear looks like helped get me into this situation, so I don't think he has a right to complain
It's just soo hard to find 12E, especially when they're getting BIGGER!!

[SareBear]

I've had trouble finding bras to fit too, I thought I had trouble before but now that I'm breastfeeding it's almost impossible. I was a similar size to you. The bras I bought when I was pregnant don't fit anymore, I got bigger in the cup, and smaller in the back, so I agree with not spending too much now because it's hard to judge what your body will do.

I went to mothers direct and got fitted there about a month or two after DS was born and they were so patient, I think I almost tried on every bra in the shop! I found one that finally works, it's made by triumph, they do bigger cup sizes in a 10, and it's not too nanna-ish either. It was pretty pricey ($80 i think) but so worth it.

I then found them at trade secret for $20! So glad I only bought one originally.

Good luck!

[Feueriosa]

Could be worth the extra expense if you are going to BF after bub is born as I found the maternity bras I wore in the last few months also served me all the way through till DS weaned at 11 months as I bought really good ones (just tried to see the brand but I've forgotten and the tag has worn off!) from Myer and a specialty bra shop. I was a 12D and went up to a 14E by the time I was 7 months pregnant. Sadly they have not really been the same since!

[berrme]

Everyones breasts do different things during pregnancy so I can't say when yours will stop growing. Mine didn't really get any larger after about 20 weeks until my milk came in. Hopefully you will stay where you are for the next few months.

I found that the DFO and Trade Secret have good brand maternity bras for good prices. I don't know where you are so don't know if that helps. Also some of the really firm sport crop tops are good when pregnant as you don't need the clip straps yet. Just normal soft cup bras can be much cheaper than maternity bras too so might be an option before bub is born.

I wore my E cup bras right through being an F and then when I was a G cup after my milk came in and they were fine. As long as they are the nanna style ones that you can't really spill out of... the super firm fit felt good on super engorged boobs too. I did have to get a couple of new E cup bras after my boobs settled again though as the original ones were stretched, but I had gotten about 6 months wear out of them by then. I have mostly lovable bras as they are quite generous in their sizing and fairly affordable.

[studymum]

Everyones body does different things, and from personal experience I can say being fitted in early pregnancy properly by someone experienced doesnt necessarily mean the bras will fit later on and after your milk comes in. I went up 5 cup sizes and my sis only went up 1.

I started out in a 12C before pg, a 14E eventually during (or 16DD), and ended up being a 12G after my milk came in. Its not only your bust that increases during pg its around your chest are you belly comes out.

I only bought a couple of cheap bras on sale while I was pg, sometimes not even maternity if I found wireless cheap enough, and even a sports bra that fitted well. I found the cotton bras like the Bonds bumps fitted better for multiple sizes because of the stretch and shape of them. After my milk came in I did have to resort to getting bras fitted from a local maternity shop.