Giles, if you would like to get by in American society, then you are going to have to follow our traditions. You're the patriarch. You have to host the festivities, or it's all meaningless.

Buffy ,'Sleeper'


Natter 31 But Looks 29  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Fiona - Jan 15, 2005 1:18:16 am PST #6339 of 10002

I skipped and skimmed, but here's a tip for PMM (hope it's not to late): Decent Exposures, the best bras I've ever owned. They come in all sizes and will grow with you a way, and if they don't fit immediately the company will adjust them free of charge. You could buy the nursing bra style now and just carry on using it. And I believe they're in your neck of the woods. Good luck!

whooshes back out of thread.


DXMachina - Jan 15, 2005 4:05:17 am PST #6340 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE MSBELLE!!!!


Cashmere - Jan 15, 2005 4:06:38 am PST #6341 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.

Plei, when I had two weeks to go, I went on a series of business meetings in Cinci which required a lot of walking. As we were touring the P&G building, I got the pubic bone separation thing. DAMN that hurts. I swear I thought I was in labor. All the men in the group turned very pale and one ran to get the car. He drove like a bat out of hell to get us back to Columbus, his fists very tight on the wheel. I swear, that pain was worse than any contraction I had (well, almost).

As for nursing/maternity bras. I didn't find one I liked until I went in to see a lactation consultant (they fitted for bras there). Once I had one of those on, I threw the rest of mine out. I'd get the number for a LC and see where she recommends for nursing bras and getting fitted.


flea - Jan 15, 2005 4:37:34 am PST #6342 of 10002
information libertarian

I didn't and don't have the large size issues with pregnancy/nursing bras, but I can say that once you are at a stable size, it is well worth it to buy a really well-fitting bra even if it costs a lot. Buy two and do a lot of laundry (you will be doing this anyway), and by the time they give out you'll be done with them.

I'm still up a cup size 16 months later (though still nursing), and I'm wearing my later pregnancy bras now.


Deena - Jan 15, 2005 4:39:32 am PST #6343 of 10002
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara

Happy birthday, Msbelle!


Lee - Jan 15, 2005 4:40:40 am PST #6344 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Happy Birthday Msbelle!

Last night, I was asleep shortly after 10:00, and I just woke up about 20 minutes ago. Yay me!


Polter-Cow - Jan 15, 2005 4:43:52 am PST #6345 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Happy birthday, msbelle!


Theodosia - Jan 15, 2005 4:55:48 am PST #6346 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Timelies and Hippo Birdies to the Pink Lady!

Here is an ultracute (and 1.5 meg) picture of me feeding giraffes: [link]

Completely work-safe, of course. But I wanted to share it because I'm going to get on a plane in 3.5 hours and it would be a shame if it went down in flaming embers with me.


Lee - Jan 15, 2005 4:58:06 am PST #6347 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Very cute, Theodosia!

Have a good flight, and try not to do that flaming embers thing.


brenda m - Jan 15, 2005 4:58:28 am PST #6348 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Connie, that is just delightful.