JUST SHARING :-D

RE
RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well I went to the store and bought my first "girlish" bra that did not have pockets for a prothesis. Now don't get me wrong I truly appreciated those bra's with pockets when I needed them and who knows someday I may need them again. However, today I very quietly celebrated a little personal milestone by purchasing this bra. I wanted to share with you guys cause I know you understand.

Hugs,

RE

Comments

  • zahalene
    zahalene Member Posts: 670
    I hope...
    you got it at V.S. and that it cost a BUNDLE because you are worth every penny...and then some! Hugs.
  • Jadie
    Jadie Member Posts: 723
    zahalene said:

    I hope...
    you got it at V.S. and that it cost a BUNDLE because you are worth every penny...and then some! Hugs.

    I (almost) know the feeling.
    I (almost) know the feeling. After my reduction/reconstruction I bought new bras C-cups. First time I had worn a C since I was 13 yrs old. LOL I was a DD all my life.

    It is a good feeling isn't it?
    Jadie<3
  • faithandprayer
    faithandprayer Member Posts: 177
    Happy For You
    I'm doing the happy-dance for you, RE! That's AWESOME!

    -KC
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    Yay RE!!
    Awesome-tastic!! Celebrating with you!!

    Hugs,

    CR
  • arbojenn
    arbojenn Member Posts: 118
    Joy! So happy for you!

    Joy! So happy for you!
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    Bra Shopping!!!
    How wonderful!!! I wouldn't know a well-fitting bra if it hit me in the forehead. ( which I admit, is highly unlikely!) Not having had any reconstruction, I have a much smaller, severely dented, and scarred right breast~ and I haven't found any bras specifically designed for that! LOL Truth be told, I haven't looked for any good fitting bras~ as long as the girls are up and not hitting my belly-button, I'm pretty happy for the most part :-)
    I have never even been IN a Victoria's Secret store~though Reggie's daughters seem to live there! LOL I have no clue what my bra size even is...I hold one up over my clothes at Ross and hope for the best!Sometimes they fit, sometimes they don't!

    So, sweet RE, with all you have been through, I am THRILLED that you went bra-shopping!!! Did you go to a specialty shop? A fitting? Or does your new PerkySet allow you to buy any bra you want? That would be awesome!!!

    Whoooo hooo!
    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    New Bra
    Dear RE, I walked past the Lingerie section of a dpt. store just over the weekend and saw all the 2-boob bras that I took for granted once upon a time. So I understand for sure the quiet happiness of your new bra purchase. Thank you for sharing this milestone.

    Enjoy your lovely new bra (bet your hubby likes it, too), and many more to come. You may need a V.S. credit card!
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    Excellent, dear RE!
    As the Tutorial Instructor - I award you an A+ (with heartfelt and gentle hugs) for EXCELLENT practice of Retail Therapy! :-)

    You've been through so much, worked so hard to get to this point, dear RE. Congratulations.

    Now, if you really like your new bra - fits well, is comfortable: I strongly suggest you return to the store, and purchase more, at least one in every color!

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member

    Excellent, dear RE!
    As the Tutorial Instructor - I award you an A+ (with heartfelt and gentle hugs) for EXCELLENT practice of Retail Therapy! :-)

    You've been through so much, worked so hard to get to this point, dear RE. Congratulations.

    Now, if you really like your new bra - fits well, is comfortable: I strongly suggest you return to the store, and purchase more, at least one in every color!

    Kind regards, Susan

    That is wonderful RE! I am
    That is wonderful RE! I am so happy for you!
  • Irishwhispers
    Irishwhispers Member Posts: 96
    Its Amazing ....isn't it?!!?!!
    Happy for you RE!!!
    Miss you!!! & Love you more than my old worn out luggage!!
    Mannnnny Mannnnyyy Hugs!
    ~Trish~
  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl Member Posts: 1,565
    chenheart said:

    Bra Shopping!!!
    How wonderful!!! I wouldn't know a well-fitting bra if it hit me in the forehead. ( which I admit, is highly unlikely!) Not having had any reconstruction, I have a much smaller, severely dented, and scarred right breast~ and I haven't found any bras specifically designed for that! LOL Truth be told, I haven't looked for any good fitting bras~ as long as the girls are up and not hitting my belly-button, I'm pretty happy for the most part :-)
    I have never even been IN a Victoria's Secret store~though Reggie's daughters seem to live there! LOL I have no clue what my bra size even is...I hold one up over my clothes at Ross and hope for the best!Sometimes they fit, sometimes they don't!

    So, sweet RE, with all you have been through, I am THRILLED that you went bra-shopping!!! Did you go to a specialty shop? A fitting? Or does your new PerkySet allow you to buy any bra you want? That would be awesome!!!

    Whoooo hooo!
    Hugs,
    Claudia

    Claudia,
    I hate buying lingerie-have to be in the mood(with all the weight I've gained back after recovering from everything).
    But RE,so happy you got to celebrate-I can imagine what a great feeling it was! A big over due perk after all you've been through!
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member

    Its Amazing ....isn't it?!!?!!
    Happy for you RE!!!
    Miss you!!! & Love you more than my old worn out luggage!!
    Mannnnny Mannnnyyy Hugs!
    ~Trish~

    Trish and Re
    Trish, it is good to hear from you again! how have you been? I missed you.
    Re I hope your selection was sexy, pretty and very feminine! you sooo deserve it. and congratulations to you and the girls.
    hugs, jackie
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    You go girl!!
    Just a tip from the utimate bargin hunter....get a victoria secret's credit card. You will get free panty coupons (no purchase neccessary!) several times a year, plus coupons for $10.00 off bra purchases, plus $10.00 "happy Birthay" gift card (on minimum, just at least a $10.00 purchase - which makes it free), Angel only perks that give you all kinds of freebies with different purchases (even ones on sale!). Wow, I'm starting to sound like a commercial!! Trust me, it's worth it!! My latest purchase was an awesome Black Onepiece swimsuit (won't get to wear this year) that was on clearence. Here is how that transaction went...Clearance catalog, 70-90% off, free shipping that weekend, found $90.00 swimsuit maked down to $34.95, applied $10.00 Bithday gift card (shhhh, this one was husband'd birthday for his card), added tax, had a $30.00 credit from returned items, and after tax only owed $1.78!! Which I realized two statements later, they never billed me for. Hence...a vey sexy black swimsuit that hopefully will still fit me next year for nothing!!
    So happy for you RE!! Way to go!! :) Pammy
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    Akiss4me said:

    You go girl!!
    Just a tip from the utimate bargin hunter....get a victoria secret's credit card. You will get free panty coupons (no purchase neccessary!) several times a year, plus coupons for $10.00 off bra purchases, plus $10.00 "happy Birthay" gift card (on minimum, just at least a $10.00 purchase - which makes it free), Angel only perks that give you all kinds of freebies with different purchases (even ones on sale!). Wow, I'm starting to sound like a commercial!! Trust me, it's worth it!! My latest purchase was an awesome Black Onepiece swimsuit (won't get to wear this year) that was on clearence. Here is how that transaction went...Clearance catalog, 70-90% off, free shipping that weekend, found $90.00 swimsuit maked down to $34.95, applied $10.00 Bithday gift card (shhhh, this one was husband'd birthday for his card), added tax, had a $30.00 credit from returned items, and after tax only owed $1.78!! Which I realized two statements later, they never billed me for. Hence...a vey sexy black swimsuit that hopefully will still fit me next year for nothing!!
    So happy for you RE!! Way to go!! :) Pammy

    RE, I bet that did feel good! I am so happy for you! There is no way

    that I can understand how that must have felt, but, you deserve all of the goodness and

    happiness that exists!

    And, I should own stock at Victoria's Secret! lol That is what my hubby always says

    anyway. But, I certainly don't hear him complain when I show him my purchases from there.


    ( wink, wink ) Hey, perhaps I do own stock there and I don't even know it. I best check our

    portfolio. hmmmm They even upgraded my Angel card to the Angel VIP status! :) So, I shop

    even more there now, if that is possible.

    Well, once again RE, so happy for you! That is a huge milestone!

    Love, Jeanne
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    Akiss4me said:

    You go girl!!
    Just a tip from the utimate bargin hunter....get a victoria secret's credit card. You will get free panty coupons (no purchase neccessary!) several times a year, plus coupons for $10.00 off bra purchases, plus $10.00 "happy Birthay" gift card (on minimum, just at least a $10.00 purchase - which makes it free), Angel only perks that give you all kinds of freebies with different purchases (even ones on sale!). Wow, I'm starting to sound like a commercial!! Trust me, it's worth it!! My latest purchase was an awesome Black Onepiece swimsuit (won't get to wear this year) that was on clearence. Here is how that transaction went...Clearance catalog, 70-90% off, free shipping that weekend, found $90.00 swimsuit maked down to $34.95, applied $10.00 Bithday gift card (shhhh, this one was husband'd birthday for his card), added tax, had a $30.00 credit from returned items, and after tax only owed $1.78!! Which I realized two statements later, they never billed me for. Hence...a vey sexy black swimsuit that hopefully will still fit me next year for nothing!!
    So happy for you RE!! Way to go!! :) Pammy

    Pammy, It will fit you
    You have the will power and get go to do anything. I can tell by your writing. :D Lynn
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    Good for you
    I am so happy for you. I'm not a bra wearer, but I have started to wear "pretty underwear" just cause and it feels so good and special. (I never did like wearing a bra, and wore overalls a lot B BC, just so I wouldn't have to.) AHHHHHHHH, too many "b's"! Lynn
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    lynn1950 said:

    Good for you
    I am so happy for you. I'm not a bra wearer, but I have started to wear "pretty underwear" just cause and it feels so good and special. (I never did like wearing a bra, and wore overalls a lot B BC, just so I wouldn't have to.) AHHHHHHHH, too many "b's"! Lynn

    Re,
    Very happy that you have a pretty new bra. I told my daughter when we bought her first bra that nice, pretty underwear is important because it's something special you wear just for you. She has always loved pretty undies and bras. It makes you feel pretty from the skin out. Glad you are going to be so pretty, Re.
    Stef
  • crazylady55
    crazylady55 Member Posts: 92
    congratulations
    Congratulations!!! I can't wait for that day.