@missylaneous419 do you want bootleg yoga pants or like, tight at the ankle yoga pants? I'm 5'8, and I only wear the skinny-at-the-ankle kind of yoga pants, but there's a lot of extra fabric with Zella yogapants.
@missylaneous419 I’ve never been able to find yoga pants that were long enough until I got a pair of gap fit pants check out the Gdance high rise blackout pants - inseam is 32”!!!! I feel like their sizing is running smaller than it did a few years ago or the fabric is less stretchy so you might want to try some of their workout pants in store first. I’m hoping they come out with more full length since it is winter.
@doxiemoxie212 bootleg. I have been living in leggings with boots but when I wear sneakers I like boot cut on me. I got a pair from old navy but they're huge throughout the leg and I look as dumpy as I feel.
@missylaneous419 I am also 5'9" I like the yoga pants at Athleta or Gap fit. You can buy them in tall online but I'm not quite tall enough for tall. I just need a longer inseam. However, in store you can usually get the regular yoga pants in shorts or long lengths.
*TW LC*
Me & MH: 32 DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU) TTC #2: 12/2019 Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
@Austenista "Last time I felt like my boobs basically declined to participate in the entire pregnancy process." Dude, SAME. Boobs hardly changed ever, even when my pitiful amount of milk came in. I delivered early, too, (35 weeks), and my son spent 10 days in the NICU. Totally screwed our breastfeeding relationship from the start, despite my best efforts. I managed to pump about one quarter to one half of his daily needs for the first 6 months, and then I threw in the towel. I know the second time can be totally different, and I have a lot of hope! But no matter what, I know I'll be a lot kinder to myself this time, if things don't work out. Fingers crossed for better experiences for both of us this time around.
Me: 34 Husband: 35 Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17 BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
@Austenista @MoonOverGoldsboro did your nipples change? I'm just curious lol. I've always had very small, almost boy-like nipples, but now mine are getting large and in charge just like my boobs.
@doxiemoxie212 Mine got noticeably darker, but not much bigger. It's definitely common for them to grow, though! Oh, and my Montgomery glands definitely got way more pronounced.
Me: 34 Husband: 35 Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17 BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
Oh, if you are worried about the size of your nipples now, just wait until BFing / pumping. And unpadded nursing bras are not kind to BFing nipples. Even padded bras have trouble containing them.
I'm part of the no-boob-change group here. They got a little fuller at the beginning, but then that's it. I still fit in the same bra that I wore before (32D). Now I'm worried this will impact my breastfeeding plans!
I haven't really been experiencing any wild hormonal changes at all (except nausea), but yesterday I dived nose first into nesting. I threw away all my "toxic" cleaning products (anyone clean with vinegar and baking soda and have advice?), made plans to clean out my garage this weekend, bullied MH into finally finishing painting this weekend, and I have an amazon shipment coming full of organizational things. God I hope this feeling lasts long enough to actually get something done haha.
Me: 32 | DH: 36
Married June 2005
1/2016 - TTC#1
4/2017 - Initial RE visit, Dx: Severe MFI (Varicocele, 14% motility, 3% progression, but normal count)
7/2017 - Stage 3 endometriosis discovered during laparoscopic removal of ovarian cyst
9/27/2017 - BFP at 10dpo (cycle 22), baby boy due June 9, 2018
re boobs: My band stayed the same (30) and they really just got fuller AFTER my milk came in. They never really got bigger, and I could wear the same bra as before pre-pregnancy (Which i don't think i was ever wearing the right size). I'm also only a 30D
re nipples: My didn't change at allllll. Darkness or size.
I really miss my full boobs. They were so perky. *sigh*
Me: 28 | Husband: 39 Married March 2016 DD: born 7.22.16 DS EDD: 6.23.18
@missylaneous419 lol right?! I was thinking the same thing. How are these not a real thing. Sleeping me is a genius, apparently. Also a felon and a thief as well, clearly. If only my awake brain was as smart as my sleeping brain, because the pregnancy brain is on like whoa.
I’m still fighting nausea, hardcore. I feel so miserable, I don’t want to open my mouth for fear of random vomiting. And yet I work in basically a call center, my entire job is to open my mouth and blab blab blab all cheerfully. I haven’t been hitting the required dials, and I got the “we need to talk” email from my boss...
I’ve always loved being outgoing and in a career, But this pregnancy wants me to be a homebody. I’d give anything to be a stay-at-home-pregnant-woman.
Anyone else have their pregnancies interferre with work? How’d you handle it?
@doxiemoxie212 - mine def got way bigger and darker...went back down to normal a few months after I stopped nursing...and are already back on the getting bigger train (not yet darker). From what I've read/heard they get darker so they are more easily identifiable to babies when they're first born since they only see black and white for a while. I also had an extremely dark linea nigra. Doc actually said it was rare for someone with skin as fair as mine to have such a dark line. I got a very small amount of the dark spots on my face as well...I'm not sure if those are related or not.
Pre baby 1 I was 34c, by month 9 I was 36ddd...post nursing I went back down to 34d and I'm rapidly growing...they're getting massive yet again/already. I dread when they deflate again and get...non-perky...
@lovetakesworkman I understand your feels. I was a teacher back home and now I am in an office environment until I can get settled in a new place. I am not hitting my mark at work and nervous every day. I am exhausted and wish I could find a stay at home job. My current job is in the medical industry and my boss knows I am pregnant and high risk with issues. They've been pretty nice to my face at least but I know it is annoying and I get nervous I will just get canned any day. Do you have any customer service from home opportunities in your area?
@llamamama14 I have a few different styles of bras from VS... one is higher cut with a thick band and it is my forever favourite! Lasted me through pregnancy with DD & breastfeeding.. I’m typically a 34/36DDD so the fact that it lasted me through even more growth is worth something. Other styles I don’t love as much, but they do the trick.
also, nipples: DH lovingly informed me that nipples my size are often referred to as “pepperoni nips” ... he’s really good at amping up my self confidence
@lovetakesworkman I know Amazon hires people to work from home at least here in the Portland area. I work mainly from home in my Director position (not at Amazon) which has been a blessing! I finally went into my office today which is a nice option too, but most of the times it leggings and home office.
TTC 4 years. 7 failed IUI's with either Clomid, Femara and/or Trigger Shots. Started IVF journey in February 2017. Polyps removed in May. 1st IVF Transfer September 26th. BFP. Expected due date 6/14/18. Baby boy born 5/25/18 at 6 lb 9 oz. My bundle of joy.
Following up on @krashke If any of you still shop at VS for bras, do yourself a favor and try somewhere new!!
Lol Great. One week after I spent $100 on 2 36DDD bras from VS. I was desperate to ditch the nursing bras and it was the easiest place to go. Mypre-baby bras now look like they’ve been through WWIII, probably from holding up my huge pregnant boobs last year. I saw Soma listed as an alternative - any others?
Me: 31; DH: 31 NTNP: May 2015 TTC #1: late August 2015 PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016 BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
@missylaneous419 Lane Bryant has wireless bras that are pretty comfy. The last one I bought had like, 5 clasps in the back, though, which can be a pain in the butt when you want nothing more than to take the darned thing off. Since it's a plus-size store, no one is going to give you any grief over the size of your girls.
@manda9485 I hear you about the vivid dreams/nightmares! When I'm not pregnant, I remember maybe one dream every 6 months or so. Now, it's at least one every night, and never a good one
I would just like to say that I am beyond over post-nasal drip and my stupid gag reflex, but at least with this pregnancy, I can brush my teeth without puking.
@kfren I have bought bras from there before and they worked well for comfort. I may look into that if these things get out of control lol. I obviously don't need padding--but I do like a thick cup because I hate when everyone can tell that my high beams are on.
Anyone have gestational diabetes in past pregnancies? Did you have symptoms or find out after your glucose test? I have an OB appointment on Monday where I'll discuss all this. I have been thirsty as all get out, frequent urination, and I'm exhausted. Which could just be standard pregnancy symptoms. But I have not felt this type of exhaustion before. I fell asleep while driving home from work yesterday. I have never done that before in my life. It scared the crap out of me because I was sitting up and driving one moment then the next I shook awake over a car noise. I am typing this now because I started slumping over at my desk without realizing it. I stood up to stretch and shake my limbs out and I feel like I just ran a marathon. I needed a brain distraction. I am hoping this is pregnancy nerves.
I was borderline diabetic in the past. I also have PCOS. I used to get like this back then. But I made a great many lifestyle changes and was on metformin for a long time and turned things around. I see the new Endo in a few weeks. I guess I am just super antsy and paranoid.
*sometimes* the padding in Lane Bryant bras are optional and removable. If you’re liking something and not into the padding, check for a pocket. Sometimes that stuff will come right out.
@missylaneous419 I’m 5’10 and feel your yoga pant struggles. I highly recommend Old Navy tall yoga pants, usually they have 36 inseam in boot cut if you like that, and they have some really nice high waisted no compression leggings right now that I’ve stocked up on for the coming months.
I also found pants that were long enough (surprisingly) at Motherhood Maternity.
@lovetakesworkman I have been having a hard time being motivated to work period. Then it never fails after lunch I cannot keep my eyes open at my desk. A few weeks ago I booked a meeting room so I could nap for 10 minutes. To help with the nausea, I keep mints at my desk. It helps for a little while at least. I’m with you!
My gums are bleeding like crazy! I got to the gym the other day and my trainer (so sweet) said I had lipstick on my teeth. Nope, just weird gum bleeding! You don't even want to know what happens when I use my waterpik water flosser. Yikes!
Re: Weekly Symptoms Thread w/o Nov. 26
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
Husband: 35
Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17
BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
Husband: 35
Married: June 2007
Son Max born 1/10/17
BFP #2: 10/5/17; EDD: 6/11/18
No changes in the boob dept here, thus far.
On a different note, my dream last night included me stealing burrito sized egg rolls from a Chinese buffet. I am ashamed.
I'm part of the no-boob-change group here. They got a little fuller at the beginning, but then that's it. I still fit in the same bra that I wore before (32D). Now I'm worried this will impact my breastfeeding plans!
I haven't really been experiencing any wild hormonal changes at all (except nausea), but yesterday I dived nose first into nesting. I threw away all my "toxic" cleaning products (anyone clean with vinegar and baking soda and have advice?), made plans to clean out my garage this weekend, bullied MH into finally finishing painting this weekend, and I have an amazon shipment coming full of organizational things. God I hope this feeling lasts long enough to actually get something done haha.
Me: 32 | DH: 36
Married June 2005
1/2016 - TTC#1
4/2017 - Initial RE visit, Dx: Severe MFI (Varicocele, 14% motility, 3% progression, but normal count)
7/2017 - Stage 3 endometriosis discovered during laparoscopic removal of ovarian cyst
9/27/2017 - BFP at 10dpo (cycle 22), baby boy due June 9, 2018
ETA: I think this is it
re nipples: My didn't change at allllll. Darkness or size.
I really miss my full boobs. They were so perky. *sigh*
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
I’ve always loved being outgoing and in a career, But this pregnancy wants me to be a homebody. I’d give anything to be a stay-at-home-pregnant-woman.
Anyone else have their pregnancies interferre with work? How’d you handle it?
@doxiemoxie212 - mine def got way bigger and darker...went back down to normal a few months after I stopped nursing...and are already back on the getting bigger train (not yet darker). From what I've read/heard they get darker so they are more easily identifiable to babies when they're first born since they only see black and white for a while. I also had an extremely dark linea nigra. Doc actually said it was rare for someone with skin as fair as mine to have such a dark line. I got a very small amount of the dark spots on my face as well...I'm not sure if those are related or not.
Pre baby 1 I was 34c, by month 9 I was 36ddd...post nursing I went back down to 34d and I'm rapidly growing...they're getting massive yet again/already. I dread when they deflate again and get...non-perky...
Soap scum in sinks and tub I use dish soap and vinegar and a scrubby sponge.
Regular toilet cleaning I just do an ecloth on the outside and castille soap (or any liquid soap on hand) and toilet brush inside.
Don't use vinegar on granite countertops FYI. You can use rubbing alcohol. (Not sure that counts as "natural.")
also, nipples: DH lovingly informed me that nipples my size are often referred to as “pepperoni nips” ... he’s really good at amping up my self confidence
NTNP: May 2015
TTC #1: late August 2015
PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016
BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
@manda9485 I hear you about the vivid dreams/nightmares! When I'm not pregnant, I remember maybe one dream every 6 months or so. Now, it's at least one every night, and never a good one
I would just like to say that I am beyond over post-nasal drip and my stupid gag reflex, but at least with this pregnancy, I can brush my teeth without puking.
I have an OB appointment on Monday where I'll discuss all this. I have been thirsty as all get out, frequent urination, and I'm exhausted. Which could just be standard pregnancy symptoms. But I have not felt this type of exhaustion before. I fell asleep while driving home from work yesterday. I have never done that before in my life. It scared the crap out of me because I was sitting up and driving one moment then the next I shook awake over a car noise. I am typing this now because I started slumping over at my desk without realizing it. I stood up to stretch and shake my limbs out and I feel like I just ran a marathon. I needed a brain distraction.
I am hoping this is pregnancy nerves.
I was borderline diabetic in the past. I also have PCOS. I used to get like this back then. But I made a great many lifestyle changes and was on metformin for a long time and turned things around. I see the new Endo in a few weeks. I guess I am just super antsy and paranoid.
I also found pants that were long enough (surprisingly) at Motherhood Maternity.