It's not easy to watch our little girls transform into young women, and nothing signifies that transition more than when they say they're ready for a bra. It's a moment that causes many moms to cry and wonder where the time went. But once you get off that emotional roller coaster, you have to jump on another tear- and scream-inducing ride — buying her first bra [1]. This won't be like any other mother-daughter shopping excursion. This one will be filled with eye rolls, arguments, and, if you're lucky, a little bit of laughter.
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Before leaving the house, you give yourself a little pep talk to get through the day.
You arrive at the store and are overwhelmed by all the mothers and daughters.
You fight the crowds to find a helpful salesperson.
Once you do, the measuring begins!
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You pick out something simple for your girl.
And she hates you for doing that.
But she has other ideas of what she wants.
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As you watch your daughter, you wonder how you can keep her from growing up.
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But you know you can't stop time, so you suck it up and buy the lacy bra.
You think you're done dealing with any more awkward adventures for the day.
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Until she asks about going on birth control.
But that's a whole other story.