https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:47:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1015099 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:54:16 +0000 rachiecakes 1015099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved the stretchy Bravado ones. I only bought one sized bra and hated it. It was baggy when empty and super tight when I was engorged, so uncomfortable and unflattering in every way. The Bravado ones gave great shape and support at all times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1015091 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:49:04 +0000 Foodnerd81 1015091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: good point. I'll go someplace when the time comes and just wear stretchy things for another month. I'm not getting dressed up anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1015037 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:25:56 +0000 Adira 1015037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I went around 5-6 weeks. But that was more out of laziness - I probably could have gone earlier.</p> <p>Also, it's good to go get sized - the lady at Motherhood that sized me was really helpful and made it a point to point out the extra room you need for engorgement. I never would have thought of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1015032 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:17:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 1015032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I jumped the gun and went try some on at target yesterday just to get a sense of my size, since so many places are having sales this week. I failed to take the leaking into account- as soon as leftie felt the fresh air it was leaky time which makes trying on bras difficult! I had to try them on over my stretchy one with the pads in it and gave up. Nursing tanks it is, at least for a few more weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1015023 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:12:46 +0000 Bookish 1015023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like my boobs calmed down in the last week or so, around 4-5 weeks? I bought a crappy bra from Sears that fit at first when milk came in and is now wayy too big, and I recently bought a Hotmilk one that fits awesomely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1015011 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:05:52 +0000 heartonastring 1015011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6-7 weeks pp. The LC who runs my nursing boutique recommends waiting 6-8 weeks so that your regular supply is established and engorgement has passed. I wore sleep nursing bras and nursing tanks until then.</p> <p>FWIW, I love my Bravado Bliss! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1011480 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:37:17 +0000 pregnantbee 1011480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure -- maybe 3-4 months? I got some nice ones from the secret back room at Nordstrom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1011475 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:24 +0000 autumnlove 1011475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 months PP </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1011470 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:35:04 +0000 hilsy85 1011470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went at 5 wks pp I think? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-postpartum-did-you-buy-sized-nursing-bras#post-1011452 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:28:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 1011452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone said to wait until after delivery to buy nursing bras that come in real sizes (36B or whatever vs S/M/L). How long after delivery did you wait to figure out your size? I think my milk supply is somewhat well established at 2 weeks pp-- do you think it's safe to figure out my size now? I really want to get some nicer nursing tanks too-- I'm just rotating between the same three target ones every day for now! </p>