I think today has a theme...

[chargirlgenius]

(Well, it does obviously have a much more important theme than what I'm talking about, but I feel incapable of the task of putting more serious feelings to words at the moment.)

Wow, what a response! For those of you that saw the note late, don't despair. It was buried in the post, but the "first come first served" is based on when I actually receive measurements. It was the most fair way I could think of to do it, since actually taking the measurements is more effort than posting a "yes please!". I'll try to update status occasionally, so if there are 47 people in line and you don't want to wait that long, you're not killing yourself looking for your measuring tape.

I also went bra shopping tonight. I've always had decent luck in Nordstroms, but tonight I managed to walk out with the only two bras in the store in my size. I was hoping for three. Apparently, I've grown and shrunk all at the same time - I'm a band size smaller and a cup size bigger than I was last time I bought bras (probably about a year ago). Frequently, this can happen because the bras weren't fitting right in the first place, but when I bought them, they did fit, as I know perfectly well how they're supposed to fit. I *have* lost, gained, and lost weight since the last time, so maybe that had something to do with it.

In any case, I guess the line between G and H is the line at which many manufacturers stop. Dang it. And yet, I'm *still* too small to qualify for insurance-paid reduction. Grr.

Comments

[jemala-malvada.livejournal.com]

They've tightened up on coverage for those. And now have stupid rules like:
-Lower back pain isn't caused by being too big...that only causes upper back pain. Uh huh.

I still want a little touch-up...it was 12 years, 40 pounds and a baby ago!!!, but probably won't happen unless I win the lottery. Insurance isn't gonna go near me with that one.

Bummer they wouldn't cover yours though---you just had a consult recently, right?

[lisette-1528.livejournal.com]

Experiencing recent size changes, I have had moderately decent luck finding sizes above 'bee-stings' at Lane Bryant, in a wide range of bands.

[sutragirl.livejournal.com]

When you come this way again you and I will go shopping on Saturday to Trousseau. They rock and have the sexy things in 30/32 G/H. They aren't cheap but they are awesome. It's where I go now that I am a 38 G/H.

[dragonlady7.livejournal.com]

Everything awesome stops at G.
*sob*

I am going to take my measurements tomorrow!!!

[noxcat.livejournal.com]

Over the years I've gained 30 pounds. I've gone from a 36A to a 36B. I haben't had to change bra sizes in years. :(

It's all in my hips and thighs...

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

I had a reduction done in 1999. They took 4 lbs all together they did and I still gots extra.

It was the best thing I've done for myself.

I know how you feel. I constantly felt like someone was poking me with a stick between my shoulder blades and the shoulder divets will never go away. Oy the shoulder and neck pain.

You can challenge your insurance companies decision. They try to say "but it's cosmetic and we don't cover cosmetic".

BS, we don't get REDUCED for just pretty.

[mstra-margarita.livejournal.com]

I went to an American Sewing Guild meeting a few weeks ago where a few women presented the bras they had made at bra making workshops. They're hoping to get one going down here, which has me really excited. The lady who they want to have come, Ann St. Clair??, will help you make a custom fitted bra and will advise on fitting issues after the workshop also.

One of the things the ladies mentioned was that you can increase cup sizes if you have been wearing poorly fitting bras and then start wearing ones that fit better. If the fabric and the side is properly fit, it will move breast tissue that has shifted to your side back to the breast. They also mentioned that you should replace bras every 6 months. If you're making your own, that's a lot easier to do. I know I'm bad about hanging on to mine way too long since it's hard to find ones that come close to fitting.

[paquerette.livejournal.com]

Have you ever tried turning your sewing skills toward making a supportive modern undergarment? ;) I wonder how far of a leap it is from "fitted gown bodice" to "longline bra."

[lorebubeck.livejournal.com]

this site has some nice bras in your size:
http://www.barenecessities.com/Bras-View-all-50-styles_catalog_nxs,31,size,904,sb,BA,pg,0.htm

Perhaps you could look for bras you already own so you know they fit and just get more of the same or another color?

[florentinescot.livejournal.com]

I have to ask, what kind did you find that fit? I'm needing some new ones .....