Just what the hell is a girl supposed to do when the fashionable plus-size shops (Avenue, Fashion Bug, Lane Bryant) don’t carry bras in her size? I can find my cup size up to two band sizes smaller than what I need. I can also find smaller cup sizes with band sizes that are two sizes bigger than what I need. WTF? I was in Fashion Bug yesterday, and posed the same question to a rather pushy please-buy-something employee. She proudly waved her hand at a display of glorified sports bras. Uh, hello? Where are the underwires? And what’s with the up-to-your-neck coverage and the gaudy bits of lace? I want something sexy and sassy, not a bra that could pass for chest binding material.
Shirts? No problem. Pants? No problem. Underwear? No problem. Bras? Hah, good luck! But I do, at least, have a few options from LB (and by few options I mean two different bra styles in four colors each), so at least I have something.
Not much has been happening, hence the lack of a real blog. I saw my thirteen year old brother the other day. He has really matured over these past six months. I don’t know if it’s the circumstances or just timing. He has also grown — he is now about a half inch taller than me. It’s weird to look UP at your “baby” brother.
Last Sunday night we were supposed to meet up with Dan’s brother for drinks. He canceled after Dan and I had arranged for babysitting and had gone out. Lovely. Well, we made the most of a Sunday night in a small town and went out to dinner at Applebee’s, and then browsed at the ghettolicious Walmart because we were desperate for something to do. It certainly beat laughing at the tourists weathering it in the rv parks, or going to the grocery store, or coming back home.
Tax return? Gone. Whittled the savings account down from four digits to two. But it’s okay, because we have taken care of everything, and really didn’t do that much in the way of splurging. (Unless you count new work shoes for Dan and a year’s supply of contact lenses for me as splurges!)
I have been writing. A lot. And designing. A lot. Good money, but tedious work. There are some nights when I swear, my eyes are literally crossing after a while. And my vision sometimes overlaps. But I think that can be attributed to the mild astigmatism that I have. I get the overlapping number/text thing with writing that is on my monitor, as well as digits on the Comcast DVR box, stove clock, etc. It’s annoying, but I deal. It’s not enough to warrant the expense of pricey, astigmatism-compensating contact lenses.
The dog and I started our periods at the same time last Sunday. Go us. I have her appointment set up for March 10th. I put off her spaying until now because I wanted to make sure that she was definitely, without a doubt, mature enough for surgery. Go figure that she goes into her first heat the very week I make her spaying appointment! Although I don’t know how much of a “heat” it is. Without going into much detail, there are no signs besides a few droplets of blood here and there. But we have been keeping her in the house (no Pug-mutt puppies, thank you very much!) and mostly confined to the kitchen. Hopefully she won’t suddenly let loose like a geyser. Does that happen with dogs? Or will this dribble thing continue for a few more days?
You know, February and March are such boring months. There’s really nothing exciting going on. No holidays, no birthdays. There’s nothing coming up until Easter, and then Dan’s 27th birthday on April 27th.
I spent $25 for Photoshop actions from autumnlove.us. I can’t wait to get them. I’m really trying to throw myself back into photography (and Photography Girls!) again. I miss it…
P.S. Thanks for the comments on my cupcake photo. Those cupcakes were quite delicious… 
I kind of know how you feel except with me, I have a hard time finding bras that fit because my boobs are so small. I can find bras with bands that fit but the cups are always too big and I’m stuck picking my “bra wedgie” all day. Guh.
Makes me wonder why I wear one at all?
I’ve always been grossed out when dogs get their periods… I suppose because I’m still disgusted by mine, although I’ve had it 10 years now. But I dislike blood in general.
Get yourself to a dedicated speciality lingerie shop – in person if you can. I went to department stores for years, I was sensible and got measured they always told me I was a 38/40 D/DD. I just went along with it. Then I got sick, gained a little weight and needed new bras. I went to Bravissimo and they put me at 38 F! They have the most beautiful bras and I feel like a new woman.
Getting a nice, comfortable, sexy bra is so essential, I hope you find something soon.
My sister has the same problem with bras, and sometimes even shirts. She’s a DD and a weird shape so it’s super hard for her to find things that fit her small body and huge chest.
I’m glad that you’re getting back into photography. I need to do the same.
In my experience, blood doesn’t gush or anything from dogs, but she may try to get on carpet or a textile piece of furniture and “rub” on it, like laying her legs flat and scooting around on her stomach or doing the butt pull. So watch out for that.
Luckily I haven’t had any trouble with finding bras…then again I am able to find my size at Wal-Mart. I joined PG, and hope to really get involved there!
I know how you feel about finding a good bra. I usually can’t find anything in my size when I’m shopping in regular stores, but I usually have pretty good luck at JCPenney.
I have a Golden Retriever who has gone into heat many times. The blood doesnt ever gush…its usually just small drops. It will last for a few days. Dogs are pretty easy to deal with when they go into heat. Nothing like a cat! We usually buy those doggie diapers for when she goes into heat. You can buy the pads for it but we usually just stick an always pantyliner in it as its cheaper. We have wood floors so its not a huge issue if any gets on the floor (but gross nonetheless). We had thought about breeding her but have since changed our minds and she is getting spayed next month.
Aw that site seems to be down for me at the moment. I’d LOVE some actions from http://mcpactions.com/ but I just can’t spent money on it at the moment.
I can’t find bras either. I usually wear sports bras myself because they’re the ones I can find that will fit me. I have to order from the “Woman Within” (formerly Lane Bryant) catalog in order to get a regular bra that fits me properly.
I don’t have any experience with dogs being in heat, sorry.
Cats yes. LOL But I have a boy dog, so I haven’t dealt with that particular issue.
When my dog went through heat it was a week and a half before we were suppose to get her fixed. We are sure it wasn’t her first heat cycle, since we got her when she was 2 1/2, but she did a VERY good job at keeping herself clean, and we let her stay in the living room on a comforter because of it. We did have to postpone her getting spayed until she was done being in heat for at least 1-2 weeks, though.
I’ve heard that dogs will be in heat for 2-3 weeks, eeeek. But I have absolutely no experience in the female dog department, so I could be wrong. I have also heard that intact male dogs can sense a female dog in heat very well. For instance, on pugs.com someone posted that a male dog jumped through their window to get to their female dog. They had puppies a few months later. That is probably a rare experience, but still, be careful. =/
I hear you about the bras, honey. The answer: Fredrick’s of Hollywood. I’m a 42F. They have about three styles I can walk right in and buy off the rack (no pun intended). The basic style is my everyday bra, underwires and lots of lift. You’d be in heaven.
This site says a dog’s “heat” lasts about 3 weeks. Yikes!
http://www.dogchatforum.com/dog_in_heat.htm
I’m a “petite” EU 85DD (don’t know what that translates to) and it’s absolutely, totally impossible to find pretty bras. I have *two* pairs of underwires that look presentable – the rest are the ones you described – chest bindings. Not really sexy, are they? Whenever I ask a salesperson for that size (they have like 100DD, but that doesn’t exactly work!) and they point me towards the sports bras. Thank you, creators of the universe, for making me an apparent freak of nature!
As for heat cycles, they last a long time. They start with dribbles, but yeah – geysirs are possible. Invest in a good “panty” pack for her because she *will* mess up the house otherwise, and be prepared for a horrible, horrible smell. Our Cavalier King Charles’ Spaniel back in the day had heat cycles from 3-5 weeks (and the vet thought that was perfectly normal), and though the panties were washed several times a day, the pugnant odor made everyone turn their heads and gag. The smell is hideous, so hopefully you won’t have to suffer through that!
Try the butterfly bra at Ashley Stewart, I bought 1 and i love it
http://www.ashleystewart.com/ashleystewart/index.jsp
I just wanted to second the Frederick’s of Hollywood suggestion. My problem is big cup/small band but from being in there all the time, I know that they carry all sorts of sizes and the styles aren’t lame either.