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Just joined the unbuttoned club

SarahZ05SarahZ05
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I'm barely fitting into the one pair of work pants that fit me now. I've been dragging my feet on the unbuttoning thing because a) I'm the kind of person who *will* forget to redo them and go wandering around the office, b) mine are the kind that button inside on the right and hook outside on the left so I can't do the normal rubberband trick, and c) I didn't think it was *that* bad for me.

Well the waistband has been digging in today in particular, and Officemate is gone, so I figured I'd try it out for a minute. Holy hell, what I have been missing! This is so very much better. Must make a point of hitting maternity shops tomorrow evening. Ah, blissfully unrestrained tummy...

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Re: Just joined the unbuttoned club

  • HorseyMama08HorseyMama08

    Welcome to the club. I have one pair of "fat" jeans that I still fit into but other than that I have to unbutton my pants or wear yoga pants. I didn't hit this point until 20 weeks with number 1.

    I recommend investing in a bella band or similar product... or just looking for some long tops that will cover the waistband of your pants. It'll keep you out of maternity clothes for a bit longer. Also Ross, Burlington Coat Factory, and TJ Maxx have a maternity section so you might try there first since the clothes will be more affordable.

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  • my*heart*is*hismy*heart*is*his
    I'm right there with you. I think I'm not long for regular pants - the ones I'm wearing today are supposed to be my 'bigger' waisted pants and I had to undo them. Eep.
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  • christine_mariechristine_marie member
    I've seen a few people say they use a paper clip on pants that have the metal clasp on the inside of the waistband. You could try that?
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  • SarahZ05SarahZ05
    PAPER CLIP! That's genius! I blame pregnancy brain for not thinking of it myself. Thank you ma'am!
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  • SarahZ05SarahZ05
    Verdict: Totally works. Christine_marie is my hero today!
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  • silversunshinesilversunshine
    I'm right there with ya!  I'm 11w1d along & have been unbuttoning my pants for a few weeks now!  Lol!  Mostly bloating, I guess.  But I'm guessing now it's starting to be baby.  I dunno, though..  This is my 1st pregnancy, so I'm pretty clueless!  Anyway..  I highly recommend the bella bands for your pants!   I bought one & it's been great!  Got it from the maternity section at Target.  They have black, white & neutral.  You just have to wear longer shirts with them, is all.  Good luck with everything!!
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  • Neighner20Neighner20 member
    I just bought some maternity dress pants from Gordmans that are great.  They are the under the belly type which pretty much is just a stretchy waste line.  I believe the brand is destinationmaternity.com  They are wonderful.  I should have bought these even before I got pregnant when my "pooch" was growing.  I also bought one of those tummy bands there too.  Works great. 
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