June 2, 2009
Books and Bras
A few days ago Dawson and I made a trip to the library. The main branch is in Stevens Point, but the smaller Plover branch is less than a block from our house, so we walked over there to kill some time.
While Dawson played Reader Rabbit Preschool on the computer, I went on the hunt for books on labor, delivery & childbirth. One of the books I checked out was called Breastfeeding Sucks: What to Do when Your Mammaries Make You Miserable by Joanne Kimes. The book is awesome. I finished it in 2 days (only 224 pages) because it was so easy to read. Joanne’s take on breastfeeding is humorous and honest and since I had some troubles with nursing when Dawson was born, I wanted to learn as much as I could.
Initially, I was going to check out a 400-page monster book written by a La Leche League advocate, but some of the information seemed outdated and not very interesting. Breastfeeding Sucks was published just a few years ago and seemed more up to date.
Anyway, I highly recommend this book not only for the content value, but because of the great resources Kimes references in the back of the book; where to find the best maternity and nursing wear, and how to donate excess breast milk (most NICUs have procedures and regulations on this), and which books to read when it comes time to get your baby to sleep at night.
I was thrilled to find the website Motherwear.com listed in the back of the book. I’d not heard of it before, and I’ve been looking to purchase affordable nuring bras. Motherwear.com has a great selection of nursing bras and tanks, as well as clothing for post-delivery as well. They even cater to plus-size women which impressed me very much. We all can’t be size 2 in maternity clothes. I’m looking at you, Target.
I bought a few for less than $20 each, much better than the $68 bra I saw on another maternity site. Who pays more than $50 for a freakin’ nursing bra? It’s not like it’s made by Victoria’s Secret.
Anyway…the whole point of this post was to tell you about the online measuring tool for nursing bras. I had Doug help me measure (which he thought was too much fun, I was rather uncomfortable) and plugged these measurements into the online application. When I clicked the “Find My Size” button I nearly peed my pants laughing at the results. According to the site, I was a 44H. Yes, you read that correctly. 44! H cup! What the hell?
I didn’t think that was correct (and no I’m not posting the numbers here, too embarrassing) so I made Doug re-measure (and again he was thrilled, I was not — I’m sorry, but there’s nothing sexy about being fondled measured for bras by your husband) and it turns out he was holding the measuring tape incorrectly across my back. I tried to show him how to do it correctly and finally, we got a more accurate reading.
Thankfully, it was a 40D this time, and I ordered the 42D just because I’m sure I’ll grow a little more in the bust when the milk comes in after delivery.
So, two great finds: the book Breastfeeding Sucks and Motherwear.com. Check them out!
(And no, this post is not paid. I’m just thrilled to finally find things I need!)
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June 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 PM, J from Ireland Says:
Glad you found these helpful.
Over here the letter in the bra sizes is for the cup and inches is for the band.
Have you thought of any names yet? I love baby names. Is your son excited? He is probably a bit young to understand 9mths, though.
Best wishes.
June 4th, 2009 at 8:34 PM, Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah Says:
I wish I had this information 5 1/2 years ago.
June 24th, 2009 at 11:05 PM, Joanne Kimes Says:
So glad you liked my book! When you stop nursing and are ready for the next parenting hurdle, I hope you enjoy Potty Training Sucks too (it should be at your local library as well)!