ugh, looks like I might have to go clothes shopping sooner rather than later. This week I've noticed my pants are a little tighter. My problem is I'm overweight, and very much doubt maternity stores have plus size. (I also live in Maine, and there is one maternity store). So looks like stretchy pants for me. I'm also a therapist so I need professional clothes. Hopefully I can find some!
any one else needing new clothes yet?
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There is definitely plus size maternity options (not in-store but online which is annoying but there seems to at least be a decent selection online). I know Kohls.com has a plus size maternity section, Old Navy (goes up to size 18), Motherhood Maternity (as pp said) and ebay surprisingly is a good place to also look b/c you can often buy "lots" of clothing all in one size which is a nice way to start off a maternity wardrobe.
As far as sizing I can tell you that I am 5'8.5" & I usually wear a size 16 or 18 in pants (sometimes Tall or Long depending on brand) and I wear a Lg or XLg in shirts and in maternity stuff I consistently fit into size L at Motherhood, Old Navy, Kohls, etc. The L is tight when I first put it on but maternity stuff has SO much elastic in it (not just the waistband) that after wearing the stuff for an hour or two it stretches out and is comfortable...actually my L gets a little saggy after wearing the same pair of jeans for a day or two. Most of the websites will give a sizing guideline but I thought it might help for you to have an actual person to go based on.
glad I'm not alone! Just checked out motherhood, and looks like a great selection that with fit. Yay!
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My shorts all felt tight right away, but I swear that was just bloat and the fact that any pressure felt uncomfortable as things started to get sensitive. I was lucky that I was losing weight when I got pregnant, so all my "fat" clothes have a little room in them still. I also haven't gained anything, in fact I've lot a little to feeling crappy. But I'm starting to notice that I may have lost a couple pounds, but I feel really full in the belly. I'm dreading having to buy MORE pants. I hate clothes shopping! I'm a teacher, and I have to dress nice, but I will wait until I'm uncomforatble before I start shopping. Meanwhile at home, it's sweatpants all the time! I'm hoping that as I grow, I'll be able to pull out some older clothes that had a little extra room, at least for a while.
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same here.
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