1st tri-esque question

buckin · August 2010

Because I refuse to hang out there this time around.

This past week, all of a sudden my jeans are getting tight at the waist. My rings are still about to fall off so I don't think its bloat. It was practically overnight. I was planning to buy a few maternity things in the next week or two but I'm still iffy because I still have this fear lurking that I'm going to lose it before I need them. I'm timid to even buy a belly band.

My pants or clothes are in no way too tight to wear or in danger of that (I don't think) in the next week or so but I am curious because this seemed to happen so fast.

How far along were you when you noticed your clothes getting tight?

How far along were you when you NEEDED maternity clothes?

I know, I know...everyone's different and we've discussed this before .....so flame me if you must. I can take it. LOL

Scout05 · August 2010

I bought a BeBand last week and almost hyperventilated at the check out for the same reason.

I get it, love.

:::hugs:::

murphyec · August 2010

I used a bella band or rubber bands until I was about 17 or 18 weeks pregnant. But the minute I put on maternity pants I wondered why I didn't buy them sooner. Heck, I want to wear my maternity pants now.

izzybella · August 2010

I had horrific bloat with DS, and was in maternity by 6 weeks or so. It was just so much more comfortable, and I had them from DD anyway.

I can't remember when I was in maternity with DD. I was definitely not showing at 5 months-- I didn't really pop until 27w. I was a bit overweight though. But I think maybe 16w?

weelass24 · August 2010

Last time, I was in maternity clothes at 9 weeks. I was uncomfortable at 7, order Belly Bands at 8 and by the time they came it was too late.

armandos_girl · August 2010

Last time around I started wearing maternity pants for work at around 11 weeks. I stayed in regular jeans for longer (don't remember how long). This time around, my pants are already tight. I'm don't think I'll make it much past 9-10 weeks, especially at work.

greenclown · August 2010

Last time, I was wearing Bella Bands by now and was getting close to maternity clothes. This time, I'm still in my regular clothes except my normal jeans need a perfect button or whatever they're called. I went up a size earlier on when I was super bloated, but when the bloat went away I could wear them again.

Also, there is zero correlation between my bloat and finger swelling.

BamBam510 · August 2010

Get the band now, it'll last you for a while so that you can wait a while longer to get maternity clothes, I didn't buy maternity work pants till probably around 30 weeks, although the beband was getting uncomfortable and I was dumb for waiting so long. I did need to get maternity shirts sooner, I actually just got some regular shirts that were a bit longer and those lasted me a while, and I can wear those ones now post pregnancy due to the fact that I have the pouch.

nikisnow · August 2010

I got by just with the bella band until about 14 weeks, but after that I was in maternity pants exclusively.

Adam'sGirl · August 2010

I was in maternity clothes by around 8 weeks. Mostly because I couldn't stand anything being too tight around the waist. And I didnt' have any swelling (fingers, etc.). I tried to wear a bella band in the first tri, but maternity clothes were much more confortable.

buckin · August 2010

greenclown:

Also, there is zero correlation between my bloat and finger swelling.

Okay, that's interesting. When I bloated around 5 weeks, it was like I bloated all over, so I assumed this time it may not be bloat since it was just at my waist.....hmmmm (I know, I shouldn't assume). I'll hold out this week and see what happens.

I admit I have been drinking Caffeine Free Coke pretty much daily to help with nausea so it may be bloat. Thanks!

skydiver77 · August 2010

I agree with PP about getting the bella band now. You will not regret it.

SweetPeanis · August 2010

By 9 weeks I was in maternity pants. I probably didn't NEED them, but what was the point of being uncomfortable? Most of it was bloat and I didn't start sporting a real belly until later, but I still loved my maternity pants and don't regret my decision to start wearing them that soon.

Some people swear by the belly band but it was just a huge pain in the ass for me. I say go for the stretchy comfy maternity pants and don't look back!!!

Carrie7508 · August 2010

I tried the BeBand and it just didn't work for me. I just started wearing maternity pants this week and I'm sooo comfortable.

heather_09_15_07 · August 2010

Ugh, I HATED my belly band so much I gave it away.

I'd go with some maternity pants. Gap has some nice styles that are low waisted and don't look like they are maternity.

greenclown · August 2010

One other good thing about bella bands is that if you do have maternity pants that are too big, you can use the bands to hold them up until they fit. They're worth it. Oh, and I have a friend who uses them now while she's nursing. She wears them like a tube top under her shirts so she can stay a little more covered.

Scout05 · August 2010

I'm kind of glad to hear other people switched over to maternity pants in the earlier weeks. I don't really love the BeBand, and have been sitting around in PJ pants while I work (from home) because it's just so much more comfortable.

I know it's bloat, but it still makes the pants tight!

Of course, today's bloat was less than yesterday's bloat. So, panic and fretting has begun. Confused

Melaneigh1 · August 2010

I started wearing mat pants at about 8 weeks, even though I didn't need to. They were so comfortable! Next time, I don't know when I'll start.

buckin · August 2010

ambrandau2:

I'm kind of glad to hear other people switched over to maternity pants in the earlier weeks. I don't really love the BeBand, and have been sitting around in PJ pants while I work (from home) because it's just so much more comfortable.

I know it's bloat, but it still makes the pants tight!

Of course, today's bloat was less than yesterday's bloat. So, panic and fretting has begun.

Stop that! My five week bloat didn't last but a few days AND EVERYTHING IS PERFECT!

Another reason I've been avoiding mat pants is I'm Tall and plus sized...haven't really found any I think are going to work for me. I'm going to try a pair out I saw at Old Navy as their pants are sometimes long enough without being Talls.

why do companies assume fat people are short? Especially fat pregnant people. I'm 6' and fat. Just because I'm pregnant does not mean my inseam shrunk to a 28...helloooooooo LMAO

ValentineBB · August 2010

I started wearing the band around 18 weeks I think? That worked fine up until around week 25, where I exploded over night. I've been in all maternity clothes since around week 26.

MooCowMJ · August 2010

If you're pants have a button, just use a pony tail holder or rubber band to add a little extra space. I never wasted the money on a bella band, or anything like that. The pony tail holder worked like a charm for me!

Alex17 · August 2010

DC2London:
I used a belly band until about 20 weeks. Then I needed mat clothes. I needed the belly band starting around 12, but that may have been bloat. It took forever to have an obvious bump.

This exactly.

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