@grochril I know I'm a little late here..... I have bought stuff in the past and have had no issues. I bought two pairs of maternity Capri pants. One was perfect, the other was AWFUL!! The size was fitted waaaaaay too small and the fabric was horrible and not what was expected. So overall, I think most things are ok but be sure to pay attention to descriptions and if there are any reviews available. Hope that helps a little...
I just bought 2 pairs of maternity pants. They should be here next week and I can't effing wait. Ugh, my pants are soooooo uncomfortable now. As are all of my tops - my boobs are ridiculously huge and it's just the biggest thing about me right now. I can't wait to be showing showing so I can just let it all hang out. I'm planning to cruise H&M momma later, as well as zulily for some tanks and tshirts. 10 weeks, pregnant with twins. I thought this would take a little longer, but oh well.
@breezybee ooh where did you get your pants? I just bought some loose non-maternity dresses that will hopefully take me through most of summer but will definitely have to get some pants soon - especially shorts!
@blueskies17 Ok, disclaimer - I spend way too much money on clothes, and I like what I like, ok? I'll be wearing these for the next 6 months and they'll still be cute for the next time I get knocked up. I'll spend a lot on staples like pants, shoes, and purses, but not much on tshirts, etc. I got them at Bloomingdales. They're Paige denim. One pair of blue jeans and one pair of black. I can't wait.
Eta - I am planning to hit up old navy for some maternity shorts. They've always got good shorts!
@breezybee you and I speak the same language. I am all about investing in staples and spending less on "trendier" stuff. I love Paige. I heard that 7 for mankind had good maternity jeans but don't normally like how they fit me- will have to check out the Paige maternity jeans!
@blueskies17 Yeah, 7's never fit me right - I feel like the pockets are too big. But Paige's are always a hit. Bloomies is having a sale right now, so I saved like $60
Just went to Ross and got my first maternity item! A pair of blue jean shorts from Haute Mama for only $10! So far they are the only brand that fits me- any other little mamas out there find brands that come in small sizes? I'm usually a double zero- so finding maternity clothes is difficult because most are far too big. I know I'll continue to grow- but the butts are soooo saggy for me.
Not sure if there are any Lauren Conrad fans out there, but I enjoy her line at Kohls. Anyway, she's currently expecting her son soon and has a maternity line debuting at Kohl's next week. I can't wait!
I ordered about 8 things from pinkblush and finally just convinced myself to try them on. Not sure what I was thinking, like I would magically turn into this cute preggo belly person by putting the clothes on. Nope. I need to revisit my strategy. I ordered nice weekend type clothes, like I'd wear out to a nice dinner with DH. I need to return all of that, buy work clothes (business casual) and weekend comfy / lazy clothes. I'm feeling discouraged about the whole thing at this point. Dang hormones, jacking me up.
Me 30 | DH 40
Married April 2013
TTC #1 since January 2015 BFP 4/27/2017 - EDD 12/25/2017 - DD born 12/15/2017
@balletnerd I have the same problem, usual size 2. I went to H&M over the weekend and while only about 5% of what they had in store was below a large, the size 4 jeans fit very very snuggly (next size up they had was a 10). I'll be ordering a size 6. They didn't sag in the butt or crotch area, which I usually have a problem with both!
I lost 50 pounds over the last 2 years so I've been wearing my bigger dresses or maxi dresses. So comfy. I also have mostly lived in my lularoe pants and irmas. When a friend of mine was having a clearance sale, I bought the next size up irma to grow into. I'm wondering if my leggings will stay stretched out after the baby but, for the comfort, it's a chance I'm willing to take.
Most of my leggings are super cheap, so I would not mind if they stretch out.
I'm going to try to make do, and spend as little as possible. I'm just bloated now, and a belly band works to help me wear my suit pants over my blump. I already have a few flowy tunic tops, and found a pair of plain drawstring black pants that fit loose enough for now. I picked up a $10 pair of mom jeans on sale at Macy's (high waisted is back) and they work with a hair tie through the button hole.
This will work for now. I know that with twins, my bump is going to be big, and early, so I'll try to find one suit for court (I have hearings once a week), and maybe one or two pairs of maternity pants, and one comfy pair of shorts to wear under the maxi dresses I already have. I'm hoping that will be enough, maybe with a couple tops.
(I'm cheap, y'all. Way cheap.)
Oh, except I might get a pair of overalls, just because I always want them but they never fit-- they always made me look like I had a bigger belly than I really had. That shouldn't be a problem this fall...
Me- 39 (turning 40 in April), TTC for the first time ever (since Jan 2015), low ovarian reserve
Married 3/14/14 to my wonderful wife, but her sperm count is rather low
TTC with frozen donor sperm and science
7 IUIs, 7 BFNs. 2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs. Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire. Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus! fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP! Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)
Why are all the dresses at the mall with the silly shoulder cut out? I know that's the 'thing' right now but I couldn't find a single dress without it. I have no shoulders so that's not working for me. Just give me a pretty maxi dress please? Shouldn't be hard. Grumble.
i tried to wear my maternity scrubs to work last night... I was super sad to find they were falling off before I even left the house... Waahhh they are so comfy I wanna wear them now!
I went to old navy yesterday where they have comfy, flowy cotton dresses for $15 and then found a 20% off coupon on my phone. So, I got 3 dresses that I can grow in all summer for $38. Highly suggest.
I already had some extra 'padding' before getting pregnant and wore a lot of clothes that were loose/flowy etc. so I dont feel like I 'look' much different... but I am traveling over seas in 3 weeks so I stopped by Target to grab some maternity shorts.... omg they are amazing, and I have a feeling I might never let them go.... They are a great length and so comfortable in the midsection... wow.
@dkizz82 I'm like you! My last pregnancy I seriously bought only a couple things to tie me over because I couldn't get myself to pay big bucks for mat clothes I'd only wear for such a short amount of time. I have a hard enough time trying to get myself to spend money on normal clothing!
Im definitely showing earlier with this baby than I did wig my first. I don't fit in any of my jeans except for my maternity pair. So I've been living in those and leggings.
I went on a bit of a shopping spree this past week and bought a bunchy of airy, comfortable dresses from H&M, Zara and Lou & Grey. None of them are maternity but all have enough give/roominess and should take me through summer (and future summers)! Luckily the dress code at my office is casual so I can just throw a cardigan or blazer on top of a comfy dress and look presentable. I'll worry about fall/winter later haha.
Went to Goodwill and bought some cheap dress pants, then went to Jo-Ann for half a yard of spandex. They're not quite done, but they're wearable for work! My cheap side won out in the end.
I've been living in a few pairs of Old Navy maternity yoga pants for the last week or more and it's so nice not to have anything pressing on the bump (plus my plus-size-mama chub). Thankfully work doesn't care if I wear them with flowy tops; as long as they're long pants they technically meet the safety requirements.
Belatedly... I am with you all on the cold shoulder tops.
This time of year, you should watch your area garage sales. I've got some really good pieces from some of mine. Also, I might have mentioned this before but there are one or two maternity resale pages on facebook!
@KathrynJ088 I also got some full-panel shorts today! My first ever maternity clothes, just in time for summer! H was like, "Hmm, yeah, those look good." I'm just sitting here thinking "They're sooooo comfy!!"
Me: 36 | DH 35, Married 2007
TTC #1 June 2015 April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal June 2016 - HSG clear *TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16 BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17 DS - 12/9/17 TTC #2 December 2018 BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19 DD - 11/1/19 My Chart
Getting dressed was a shitshow this morning. I've been living in summer dresses and today the temperature dipped so I wanted to wear pants. My belly was not tolerating the belly band today so I had 2 more outfit changes until I finally found a warm long dress. I need a good pair of maternity jeans, asap!
It's hitting summer here in AZ... 115-120 degrees in the rest of the 7 day forecast. Guess I'm living in bikinis and the pool! Haha. Nice thing is I don't need much cold weather maternity wear even in December. So the pair of shorts I bought should last my whole pregnancy.
@blueskies17 I really liked the fit of H&M's maternity jeans, they're kinda pricy (for me at least) at $40 each, but worth it for something that looks like a part of your normal wardrobe. I did size up, normal size 2 and ordering a size 6, so I'd suggest trying them on in store if you have one near you. I had huge problems with the fit of other maternity jeans in the front pooch/below belly area with most other brands such as Target, Motherhood Maternity.
Re: Let's talk maternity clothes...
10 weeks, pregnant with twins. I thought this would take a little longer, but oh well.
I got them at Bloomingdales. They're Paige denim. One pair of blue jeans and one pair of black. I can't wait.
Eta - I am planning to hit up old navy for some maternity shorts. They've always got good shorts!
BFP 4/27/2017 - EDD 12/25/2017 - DD born 12/15/2017
I'm going to try to make do, and spend as little as possible. I'm just bloated now, and a belly band works to help me wear my suit pants over my blump. I already have a few flowy tunic tops, and found a pair of plain drawstring black pants that fit loose enough for now. I picked up a $10 pair of mom jeans on sale at Macy's (high waisted is back) and they work with a hair tie through the button hole.
This will work for now. I know that with twins, my bump is going to be big, and early, so I'll try to find one suit for court (I have hearings once a week), and maybe one or two pairs of maternity pants, and one comfy pair of shorts to wear under the maxi dresses I already have. I'm hoping that will be enough, maybe with a couple tops.
(I'm cheap, y'all. Way cheap.)
Oh, except I might get a pair of overalls, just because I always want them but they never fit-- they always made me look like I had a bigger belly than I really had. That shouldn't be a problem this fall...
7 IUIs, 7 BFNs.
2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs.
Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire.
Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus!
fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP!
Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)
Married 4/22/16
**TW**
BFP 2/1/16 I MC 3/21/16 (11w)
TTCAL 6/15/16
BFP 3/23/2017 Team pink! Quinn Leigh EDD December 1, 2017
from Seattle(ish)
5 years married
FTM and PGAL
EDD is 12/23/17
-- It's a BOY! ---
@KLake42 - I love a bump in overalls, they are on my shopping list! If you find a good pair - please share!!
BFP #1 April 12, 2017 EDD December 19, 2017
Im definitely showing earlier with this baby than I did wig my first. I don't fit in any of my jeans except for my maternity pair. So I've been living in those and leggings.
Belatedly... I am with you all on the cold shoulder tops.
This time of year, you should watch your area garage sales. I've got some really good pieces from some of mine. Also, I might have mentioned this before but there are one or two maternity resale pages on facebook!
April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal
June 2016 - HSG clear
*TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16
BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17
DS - 12/9/17
TTC #2 December 2018
BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19
DD - 11/1/19
My Chart
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