tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post4780912418214855167..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: FIRST BRAArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-89179891700907519802011-05-04T15:12:52.877-05:002011-05-04T15:12:52.877-05:00Kay,
How funny. Your false info was cute. But whe...Kay, <br />How funny. Your false info was cute. But when you think about it, if you were kissing and rubbing belly buttons, you probably actually were pretty close to possible pregnancy.<br />I am really feeling better at the lack of double D's out there.Pretty sure we out number them. <br /><br />KleinsteMotte <br />What a neat Dad you had to tell you that. <br />I didn't take home economics till my senior year. Wish I had taken it earlier, wouild have saved me some money.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-73130540995636899242011-05-04T14:48:51.523-05:002011-05-04T14:48:51.523-05:00My mom never had talks till I was married. Not sur...My mom never had talks till I was married. Not sure why. My dad taught me and told me if I ever got pregnant to come to him first because he was the softer parent. Mom was the strict one.<br />As a teacher I was often selected to do the sex change talk for 10/11 year olds. Seems I was the least shy.<br />I cannot recall my first bra but I recall learning how to measure bust size in sewing class, grade 7.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-92085694996218736242011-05-04T04:29:28.367-05:002011-05-04T04:29:28.367-05:00Loved this post, Patti! I got a lot of my informa...Loved this post, Patti! I got a lot of my information on the school yard, too. However, I can't remember how I got my bras. I don't think I needed one for a LONG time. I developed pretty late. I don't think I had anything worth noticing until I was pregnant. When I was a teenager, I thought you could get pregnant from kissing. Then I thought you had to rub belly buttons. Sheesh!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-46339969516331751652011-05-03T08:17:17.605-05:002011-05-03T08:17:17.605-05:00marylee,
Now that is funny and "strap envy&qu...marylee,<br />Now that is funny and "strap envy" does describe what we went thru.Those show offs. <br /><br />Tina,<br />Thank you, I felt lucky to have had her in my life as long as I did. <br />Had to laugh, for I was once outed for having a "stuffed" bra only mine was toilet paper, not the real thing.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-32904591577767999402011-05-03T01:28:08.881-05:002011-05-03T01:28:08.881-05:00I'm sorry about your mother's illness. I k...I'm sorry about your mother's illness. I know that had to be hard on you as a child. I imagine that losing her so young was even harder.<br /><br />I was flat chested in 6th grade. But, when I went back to school for 7th grade, a lot of my school friends thought I learned to stuff my bra over the summer! Well, needless to say...the bra's been 'stuffed' ever since!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353061992644076774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-60788595217661516232011-05-02T10:57:35.127-05:002011-05-02T10:57:35.127-05:00This is definitely not from a DD. Heck, I thought...This is definitely not from a DD. Heck, I thought I was going to go off to college without needing one. I remember Betty Fuller in 5th grade when she let her bra straps fall on her shoulders past her sleeveless blouse. I had strap envy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-74396846509028136402011-05-02T08:14:36.488-05:002011-05-02T08:14:36.488-05:00Linda Starr,
Mother did have it hard but she kept ...Linda Starr,<br />Mother did have it hard but she kept a marvleous sense of humor about everything and was very popular amoung my friends. They never seem to notice her frailties. <br /><br />Reader Wil,<br />I don't mind small spaces, I could probably live in one. How quaint that would be.<br />We do think alike on that subject of "eye for an eye."<br /><br />troutbirder,<br />So sorry you Mom had the same struggles. There just wasn't much help for it in those days. <br />You are excused from the bra part. <br /><br />Oregon gifts,<br />Thanks and you were lucky to get the straight story early.<br />Me too on ditching the bra as soon as I hit the door. Aahhh.<br /><br />Sweet Virginia Breeze,<br />I wish I had been content like you but I have been single a lot of my life and would have killed for a "huge rack." Now I am so grateful that I did't have one.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81398833553488103492011-05-02T06:31:55.665-05:002011-05-02T06:31:55.665-05:00I don't like the Eye for an Eye thing either. ...I don't like the Eye for an Eye thing either. He should have been judged in the International Court in The Hague like all warcriminals.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-78196043955976233602011-05-01T20:21:10.418-05:002011-05-01T20:21:10.418-05:00I was one of the last in my class to get a bra. I...I was one of the last in my class to get a bra. I never grew out of an A until I was out of school. I'm still just a B, but have never had any desire to be bigger. <br />I was told the facts of life when I was 6 years old by some older girls on the school bus. I went home and asked Mom about what they told me and she cleared up a few of the false facts.Sweet Virginia Breezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880471609039337533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-8492676444318347582011-05-01T14:26:30.452-05:002011-05-01T14:26:30.452-05:00Hi Patti,
What a great story, as yours always are...Hi Patti,<br /><br />What a great story, as yours always are. I don't remember getting my first bra, but I remember when they began to grow, because they hurt. I was kind of a late bloomer too.<br /><br />My Mom is an RN, so that stuff was it was probably talked about all along. Nobody was too shy about walking around in their underwear at my house either.<br /><br />I was a "B" for a long time, and now after 3 babies (the oldest who just turned 30), I have grandma boobies and they droop. I still can't figure out buying bras and therefore, put if off. The straps always fall down. They hurt my back, and come undone as soon as I hit the front door, lol!<br /><br />I'm sorry that you lost your Mom early on. <br /><br />Have a wonderful week, my friend!<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-42435857793134478502011-05-01T12:37:15.308-05:002011-05-01T12:37:15.308-05:00I can relate to a mother having asthma and hospita...I can relate to a mother having asthma and hospital run this was a common experience at our house. As to the rest having only brothers and sons.... well.....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-2858688716185401712011-05-01T09:19:40.190-05:002011-05-01T09:19:40.190-05:00Thanks for your visit! Yes there are still people ...Thanks for your visit! Yes there are still people living in mills, which are converted into modern dwelling, which are still very small of course.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-88203659927203550642011-05-01T07:50:53.283-05:002011-05-01T07:50:53.283-05:00I missed your post about loosing electricity and t...I missed your post about loosing electricity and the storm; I am glad you are ok.<br /><br />Sorry you mom had to suffer so when you were young, that coudln't have been eash for either of you. You have the greatest stories; my mom gave me a book to read about the facts of life, can't even remember my first bra, but no double ddd's here either.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-57875746355589891622011-05-01T07:50:01.140-05:002011-05-01T07:50:01.140-05:00Lynn,
We tend to remember the bad and the good. Yo...Lynn,<br />We tend to remember the bad and the good. Your experience must have been uneventful which is good. <br /><br />Nitwit, <br />I envy you the razor. My mother would not let me pluck or shave. She said I didn't need to. Tell that to a teen. <br /><br />Manzanita,<br />Warm weather is here and bras are no longer optional. Rats. Seems stuff moved around over the winter. <br /><br />4th Sister,<br />Gosh, I am glad you think so. <br /><br />Grayquill,<br />Just get a really tight undershirt. Should work. I think that is why Under Armor went into business.<br /><br />Nelljean,<br />Welcome to TNS. Had to laugh at the wife still in a training bra. I am not far from that myself. <br /><br />schmidleysscribblins,<br />I don't care where you stole that from. It is funny and oh so true.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-35822953091401183912011-04-30T17:13:49.107-05:002011-04-30T17:13:49.107-05:00Training bras. I no longer wear the wonder bra. I...Training bras. I no longer wear the wonder bra. I wear the wonder where it went bra. At least my eyes still work. Dianne<br /><br />OK OK I stole the joke from Marge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-50569673867973255272011-04-30T12:58:29.864-05:002011-04-30T12:58:29.864-05:00My first bra was unremarkable. My Aunt told my cou...My first bra was unremarkable. My Aunt told my cousin and me to tell our mothers we needed bras under our thing summer dresses. My aunt was Mama's older sister so her word was the last.<br /><br />My better story is about my friend who told her husband that she was buying their daughter a training bra. 'Training bra!' he exploded, 'her mother still wears a training bra!' Her mother still wears a training bra but the daughter took after his side of the family with her grandmother's ample bosom.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-57228737589609447432011-04-30T12:21:45.565-05:002011-04-30T12:21:45.565-05:00Well I am just getting to a place in life where at...Well I am just getting to a place in life where at times I wonder...is it time for a man-bra? I haven't succumbed to one yet but if I do I am not using mail order. Thanks for the tip.Grayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-32451926098811580332011-04-30T10:55:24.598-05:002011-04-30T10:55:24.598-05:00You are such a hoot!You are such a hoot!Sister--Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376197705851886291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-77644463886692462912011-04-30T09:32:11.391-05:002011-04-30T09:32:11.391-05:00I ain't gonna brag about anything. In fact I c...I ain't gonna brag about anything. In fact I can't remember my first bra. All I know is I hate them. I never wear bras in the house, haven't worn one all winter because I haven't been anyplace and wear sweat shirts usually. So summer is coming and that means dig the bras out again. Geez. !!!<br /><a href="http://beajayblock.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck</a>Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-13543127957273017852011-04-30T07:13:44.948-05:002011-04-30T07:13:44.948-05:00I learned a great deal of erroneous info from the ...I learned a great deal of erroneous info from the school yard, usually from girl friends who bragged about their bra sizes and later their knowledge of the facts of life, etc.<br /><br />My mother was too modest for us two sisters' education. My brother was better educated by my father.<br /><br />At some point I summoned the courage to tell my MY mother I wanted a bra and further a razor as I had too much hairy growth under arms and on legs.Further I needed two types of deodorant, underarm and feminine.<br /><br />Although surprised, she immediately complied. I guess she thought everything I needed know was in THE KOTEX "GROWING UP" BOOK many girls entering puberty received when their menstrual cycles began.<br /><br />I didn't have to do much explaining.<br /><br />However, sometimes when I heard schoolyard conversation that seem unbelievable, I went to the library to check it out. Our library was in no way censored, even though it was in Texas where content is many schools study books are tightly monitored.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-5015503454356260082011-04-29T21:11:40.157-05:002011-04-29T21:11:40.157-05:00Nice post. I must have been traumatized, I can'...Nice post. I must have been traumatized, I can't even remember my first bra. Go figure.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-75995106311302902242011-04-29T19:44:02.808-05:002011-04-29T19:44:02.808-05:00kenju,
How funny about showing your straps. I know...kenju,<br />How funny about showing your straps. I know I couldn't wait for gym class the first day. <br /><br />Ellen,<br />Thank you. She was a special lady. I have to wear socks but hate wearing a bra. <br /><br />Olga,<br />Wow, you had a co-ed facts of life talk. That would be weird. <br /><br />Mumsy,<br />Thanks about my Mom. She managed a lot with all her ills. <br />I'll bet she hoped you would tell your sister. <br /><br />Djan,<br />I knew there were some double D's out there. I am trying to feel sorry for you but I just can't. <br /><br />Deb, <br />My brothers were no help at all with hand me downs. <br />Ouch on the binder. I might have been loose if I'd had more to work with.<br /><br />Barry,<br />Aww, you are such a great guy. We accept your salute gratefully. <br /><br />Linda in NM.<br />If there is a socks and no bra club, I see three members. Me too. I hope your school yard knowledge was more accurate than mine. <br /><br />Brighid,<br />Well farms did expose you to mating and birth. Don't think foreplay is covered in the barn yard.<br /><br />Cheryl,<br />If it weren't for baby sitting, I'd have worn camasoles till I graduated. That was funny about the hay ride. <br /><br />rosaria,<br />Know what you mean. I think I finally quit thinking about my lack of size when I hit<br />50.<br /><br />Betsy,<br />I knew you would be one of those double D girls. I didn't even start my period till I was 15. Real late bloomer.<br /><br />marciamayo,<br />Ha ha,I have always wondered about that choice of words also to describe a beginner bra.<br /><br />Betty,<br />Ah, another biggie. I'd have killed for a 28 A also for different reasons.<br />Wow, you learned all the big words. <br /><br />Tracy,<br />Oh my, I am so sorry that you were abused but even more so that you had no support. You have over come a lot haven't you?<br /><br />Reader Will,<br />I guess that makes us bosom buddies. <br /><br />Retired English Teacher,<br />Wow, when you got the hang of it, you went to town. I pretty much stayed steady all my life. <br /><br />islandwonder,<br />Know what you mean. The older I get, the less the need for a bra. Comfort trumps style.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-66122419511282146032011-04-29T18:22:59.789-05:002011-04-29T18:22:59.789-05:00Sorry about your mom!
I don't have a memory ...Sorry about your mom! <br /><br />I don't have a memory of getting my first bra. I have an older sister so I knew I wanted one, but the need really was never there in high school. Today, I am 30 lbs heavier than when I graduated, so a bra is good but sadly still not a major need in my life.islandwonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727478242779134189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-40292238646401439842011-04-29T17:09:44.976-05:002011-04-29T17:09:44.976-05:00Too cute. Oh the memories of those days when we w...Too cute. Oh the memories of those days when we wondered if we'd ever be women. My first bra came late and only after I had suffered at least a year of humiliation because my cousin who was my age had been flaunting her bra around for exactly 12 months before my mother agreed I could get a training bra even if I didn't need it. I was a VERY late bloomer.<br /><br />Once I did start to bloom, I didn't stop. In fact, I had a bust reduction later in life.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81291765129699213512011-04-29T15:55:49.352-05:002011-04-29T15:55:49.352-05:00I also started with AA at 14! I don't know whe...I also started with AA at 14! I don't know where I bought it. I am sure my mum did it.Well it's a long time ago.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.com