tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post874383102738235947..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Make your own nursing tank?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-80654232869658481322008-10-14T18:13:00.000-05:002008-10-14T18:13:00.000-05:00I finally gave up on the nursing bras and went wit...I finally gave up on the nursing bras and went with sports bras (the ones with the spaghetti straps). They're comfortable, you can sleep in them, they hold *ahem* everything in place, and if you need to use nursing pads, those stay pretty much put too.<BR/><BR/>I wish you a smooth and joyful delivery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-82661944181031521852008-10-10T09:42:00.000-05:002008-10-10T09:42:00.000-05:00hi Meredith, we recently moved and I have been mis...hi Meredith,<BR/> we recently moved and I have been missing your blog! It's refreshing, now that our internet is back up, to get back 'in touch' with you :)<BR/>I am also interested in the make your own nursing tank. My concern with the ones that just alter the straps is that the usual nursing tank has 2 layers, one keeps the straps and under-layer anchored to your body while the front flap folds down (same concept as nursing bras). I read this description in a mothering.com forum discussion and I think it would work the best for cute tanks. I'm thinking for hanging around the house, the men's tank would be the best and easiest solution!<BR/>"take 2 stretchy tanks, cut the top off one and the bottom off the other. Overlap the two, and sew them together in the back and up the sides. Now you can just lift up in front to nurse."<BR/><BR/>I'll have to make one and see how it goes, I would love to be able to make these for expecting/nursing friends!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-50092730677996927362008-10-07T22:41:00.000-05:002008-10-07T22:41:00.000-05:00I bought a jersey wrap robe from GapBody for the ...I bought a jersey wrap robe from GapBody for the hospital and it was awesome! It can get hot and stuffy in there, it was the perfect weight, and looked good on - I still wear it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-24044439969995432182008-10-07T09:00:00.000-05:002008-10-07T09:00:00.000-05:00My friend just designed something for this purpose...My friend just designed something for this purpose. http://www.undercovermama.com/Home_Page.html<BR/>I wish she'd done it when I was nursing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88905448868279791372008-10-06T07:40:00.000-05:002008-10-06T07:40:00.000-05:00I am continuing to think of you guys- you are in m...I am continuing to think of you guys- you are in my thoughts & prayers!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-13362696105624520142008-10-06T07:34:00.000-05:002008-10-06T07:34:00.000-05:00Thinking of you and hoping all is well! Great dea...Thinking of you and hoping all is well! Great deal on the ribbon. <BR/><BR/>SB in MichiganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-35929756176919885852008-10-05T23:04:00.000-05:002008-10-05T23:04:00.000-05:00I made the tank top tummy nursing covers you menti...I made the tank top tummy nursing covers you mentioned they worked wonderfully. I cut vertical lines though.<BR/><BR/>I also made some out of turtlenecks for winter.<BR/><BR/>I felt better having something covering my tummy for modesty and warmth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-62358496031406077672008-10-05T15:15:00.000-05:002008-10-05T15:15:00.000-05:00Guess I'm a little late, but the best thing I had ...Guess I'm a little late, but the best thing I had was called a Bellaband (or some generic version of the same thing). They are kind of like a big stretchy tube top. You wear it around your waist (bonus: it holds your pants up if you're still wearing maternity but they are a bit too large) and you can pull it up to your bra level. Then just wear a regular nursing bra (more supportive) and no fleshy bits hang out when you life up your shirt to nurse. Perfect solution, IMO.PleaseRecyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983474157607882308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-70124875402617667062008-10-05T15:02:00.000-05:002008-10-05T15:02:00.000-05:00Pretty ribbon! I am so impressed you found it (nd...Pretty ribbon! I am so impressed you found it (nd your postpartum wear) at thrift stores. I bought a few Target nursing tanks but will check out Mrs. Fussypants' article -- sounds interesting!!!<BR/><BR/>We are scheduled to have baby boy #3 on October 8, after 2 checks for lung maturity in prior weeks that said he was not quite ready. I hope you are feeling well, and I will be thinking of you and looking forward to the news of your arrival! Blessings to you and your family!!!!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07398765438599269210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-10656182887121597922008-10-05T10:40:00.000-05:002008-10-05T10:40:00.000-05:00Good idea!Good idea!Kate McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971624042910635580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2449420432712791752008-10-04T15:10:00.000-05:002008-10-04T15:10:00.000-05:00I didn't read through all the comment, so please f...I didn't read through all the comment, so please forgive me if I am reposting anything!<BR/><BR/>Jan Andrea has a TON of baby/mommy patterns, free, at her site... including how to fix ne of your favorite regular bras into a nursing bra for VERY cheap. Nursing tops, etc. :)<BR/>http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/index.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-77837998459521577382008-10-04T08:37:00.000-05:002008-10-04T08:37:00.000-05:00P.S. I didn't know our due dates were just one day...P.S. I didn't know our due dates were just one day apart. Best of luck keeping baby boy inside as long as you can. I keep telling myself as much as I want this baby OUT, she need to stay in there and get healthy lungs for another two weeks or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-63033941920324895662008-10-04T08:36:00.000-05:002008-10-04T08:36:00.000-05:00As a midwife I'd say make sure if you use a ca...As a midwife I'd say make sure if you use a cami top that has a good supportive built in bra otherwise your boobs will head south far more quickly than not. In the UK I'd recomend a M&S cami-top but I'm about three years out of touch with shopping in the states. <BR/>Good luck with baby and enjoy the ride!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780832002106051677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-58667684833568005932008-10-04T08:34:00.000-05:002008-10-04T08:34:00.000-05:00Please let me know if you find a good hospital rob...Please let me know if you find a good hospital robe!! I've been searching for a long, fluffy, zip-down one. The only one I've even come close to finding like that was $50!!! No way! I'm thinking about hitting the Goodwill 1/2 price day today...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-40629225559257191172008-10-04T08:32:00.000-05:002008-10-04T08:32:00.000-05:00Meredith = I could swear I left I comment yesterda...Meredith = I could swear I left I comment yesterday but I've been ditsy lately so I'm going to leave another one:)<BR/>I made a tank just the same way that Alli describes except I made two cuts under each side (their is just really no classy way to talk about your own breasts, is there? - ALli is too funny when it comes to this topic!) - right in line with the band of my bra. It still was easy and comfortable, but it didn't show under any of my tops that. Alli's way had a sort of bullseye effect on me in one shirt, altough it would probably work fine on most women.<BR/>I'm so excited for you! I know you can't wait to get your hands on that precious baby! I'll be praying that he is completely ready when it's time. And if there's anything else I can be praying about for you - let me know:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-65155070099744707262008-10-04T07:22:00.000-05:002008-10-04T07:22:00.000-05:00Praying for you, Meredith! I know about those prot...Praying for you, Meredith! I know about those protein tests...have you had to do the 24-hour pee jug? Blech!<BR/><BR/>Both of my kids were born at 33 weeks due to pre-eclampsia, and neither had any lung issues. But PE speeds up lung development. If you combine PE with GD would it average out to normal lung development??<BR/><BR/>At any rate, I'm praying for you to go as long as necessary so your little one will be as healthy as possible. I know you must be miserable a lot of the time, so I'll pray for comfort and patience, too.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734326566763419375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-74121213676887201272008-10-04T07:12:00.000-05:002008-10-04T07:12:00.000-05:00Good luck Meredith, I'll be praying for you :)Penn...Good luck Meredith, I'll be praying for you :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>PennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-77819836015687715592008-10-04T04:54:00.000-05:002008-10-04T04:54:00.000-05:00I'm at the end of my 36th week. I added a due dat...I'm at the end of my 36th week. I added a due date calendar to the bottom of the blog for anyone who's keeping up!<BR/><BR/>The doctor tests your urine for protein at every visit to monitor pre-eclampsia. My level jumped up, although my BP is stable for now. Combined with swelling and weight gain of 5-6 lbs a week (!!!), it's something to monitor for safety.<BR/><BR/>At this point, the delivery date is day by day. Gestational diabetes can delay lung development by 2 weeks, so I really need to keep this baby inside for as long as I can.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-19118970082494810262008-10-04T00:53:00.000-05:002008-10-04T00:53:00.000-05:00I'm sure you've gotten a lot of comments by now, b...I'm sure you've gotten a lot of comments by now, but we'll be thinking of you next week! How exciting to finally welcome your little one!! Do you have a name picked out yet? <BR/> I loved the cheery red ribbons. They will be cute on a project that you make. What a great price for all that ribbon!<BR/> SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-75450256829976018432008-10-04T00:30:00.001-05:002008-10-04T00:30:00.001-05:00Don't know much about nursing tanks...They are wor...Don't know much about nursing tanks...They are worn over nursing bras? I used the bras, but not a tank.<BR/><BR/>I am very happy for your impending event. I'm under the impression that you have too much protein in your urine. I had that because of a kidney problem and preclampsia (sp?). Docs like to induce when that's the case.<BR/><BR/>I will say a prayer for you, Meredith. You are such an inspiration for so many of us who stop by your blog. I pray that the Lord will bless you and smooth out the path before you. I will ask that your little one will be born happy and healthy.<BR/><BR/>I know that babies are so much work, but there are absolutely incredible on the heart.<BR/><BR/>God bless,<BR/>ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495298953834229360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-85359538616960754702008-10-04T00:30:00.000-05:002008-10-04T00:30:00.000-05:00Meredith-I've not bought nursing bras for the last...Meredith-<BR/><BR/>I've not bought nursing bras for the last four or five babies. I find I like not having to fuss with fasteners, and all that stretching to nurse in a regular bra has not ruined one yet (and I buy cheap bras).<BR/><BR/>~KendraKendra Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762184032404428343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-25768033483681757172008-10-03T22:50:00.000-05:002008-10-03T22:50:00.000-05:00I haven't made a nursing tank like that, but when ...I haven't made a nursing tank like that, but when my twins were babies (before nursing camisoles existed, to my knowledge, I remember Glamourmom coming out w/ them, and then Motherwear and Target following close behind . . .) I figured out that what worked best for me (nursing 2 babies a once in 2 ringslings isn't especially difficult (at least for me/my kids) but does require pulling the entire front half of your shirt up to above boob level LOL) was to get the kind of men's tank tops that have HUGE armholes (I think of them as basketball shirts, but I'm not sure why). I wore those (over a nursing bra (the whole pull it to the side thing works much better on B cups than on J cups or whatever I was while nursing LOL, under a regular shirt, though styles weren't so form fitting then, but then, I prefer to not wear the form fitting now either, What Not to Wear wouldn't approve, but my goal is modesty more than fashion thankyouverymuch. Anyway . . . to nurse I'd pull my regular shirt up and push the armhole of the tank-top toward my sternum so my boob was sticking out the arm hole, but it was the armhole that moved, not my boob, it worked quite well both in the sling and just sitting down nursing one or both babies, and in the sling, had the added bonus that the armhole provided abit of extra support under my rather large floppy breasts to help the baby hold it in position. Downside, at least around here, those shirts can only be found (inexpensively) in the summer, but maybe you're far enough south to have them out year round?Sweetpeashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688283236426618677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-89771421328000996602008-10-03T19:54:00.000-05:002008-10-03T19:54:00.000-05:00Remind us, how many weeks will you be next week? P...Remind us, how many weeks will you be next week? Praying for wisdom for your doctors and a healthy baby and momma!<BR/><BR/>~jerriMom of thirteenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537459011257295414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-36048236149242421212008-10-03T18:04:00.000-05:002008-10-03T18:04:00.000-05:00The idea of using the tank sounds like it would wo...The idea of using the tank sounds like it would work and the double layer as suggested by comments there sounds good ..especially as the weather is turning cooler and layering won't be too hot then. Being Very pregnant in the summer is not fun is it Meredith! Love the trims!! I wouldn't see a bag of them for 99c here...it would be $2.98 and up. Even one is 99c. Glad you found them!!JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-33031150685597295222008-10-03T17:04:00.000-05:002008-10-03T17:04:00.000-05:00you are almost there!here is a link to jan andrea'...you are almost there!<BR/>here is a link to jan andrea's site, which offers nursing patterns. bottom left column.<BR/>http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/index.htmlNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.com