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What is happening to my body?

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Ooopsadaisy · 20/02/2013 09:23

Bras. Bloody bras.

I have always had problems getting bras that it properly and part of the problem is that I seem to change shape/size all the time.

I know this is natural and experts says you should be re-fitted every 6 months.

But I seem to change day-to-day. What's going on there?

Yesterday I wore a bra I had worn just 6 days ago (it works well with a particular work top I was wearing).

The bloody thing was all gappy and un-filled. It was perfect last week.

Am I normal? Do I need to buy every bra in every size?

I am having a wardrobe clear out today and feel like throwing all my bras away too as nothing fits consistently.

I just want a nice collection of well-fitting bras. ALL THE TIME.

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valiumredhead · 20/02/2013 09:27

Do you lean forward when you put it on?

JeffFaFa · 20/02/2013 09:53

I have days where my bra gapes more than others, i presumed it was down to where i am in my cycle ive notice they firm up a little at certain points of the month, could it be similar?

byanymeans · 20/02/2013 09:55

Same problem here, I have 6 bras in 3 sizes and a wireless ine for the days when the other just dont fit its so annoying.

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/02/2013 09:58

Oopsadaisy, my breasts change size by at least a cup over the course of my monthly cycle. For me, it is definitely noticeable around my period but I am fairly sure they also change size due to ovulation. Which means that some bras fit one day, and are awful a day or two later.

Ooopsadaisy · 20/02/2013 10:22

You mean this is normal?

It's hacking me right off.

So I should keep them all in case they fit again on some random Thursday sometime in the future?

I like to wear certain underwear with certain outfits. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.

I don't know if it's anything to do with my cycle. I'm 44 and my last 3 periods were 8th Dec 2012, 1st September 2012 and the end of May 2012.

Bloody hormones and bloody boobs.

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Ooopsadaisy · 20/02/2013 10:25

valiumredhead - yes, I lean forward as instructed by a very strict and stern lady who fitted me years ago (and frightened the life out of me with her "hands-on" sales technique - she is brilliant though - she's a genius - no tapemeasure and freezing cold hands.)

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EuroShagmore · 20/02/2013 11:19

It's normal - mine change through my cycle and very quickly with minor weight changes.

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/02/2013 12:05

Sounds like you found a proper bra fitter there!

But unfortunately Bloody Buggering Hormones are to blame. Mine also shrink when I am cold

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