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January 2012 Moms
so frustrated with clothing!!
I haven't been able to zip any pants or shorts for almost 2 weeks and I am only about 14 weeks! I have been getting by with a bella band, but I don't feel like I need the maternity pants with the big belly pouch yet. I can't wait to look like I have a legit bump, right now I just feel like I look fat. My tummy is even starting to nudge my most flowy shirts.
When is everyone going to go for it with the more snug, belly-showing tops?!
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Re: so frustrated with clothing!!
I have been wearing leggings at home and scrubs pants at work so I'm not sure if my other pants fit or not
I'm worried it will be a shocker when I put them back on. But i did notice that my tummy is getting harder to suck in each day....argh.
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Only 14?? I barely have a bump (more prevalent in some clothes than others - I'm loving body-clinging fabrics and horizontal stripes right now as opposed to flowy shirts!)... and still have been in full-on maternity pants & flowy and/or maternity shirts since 13 weeks. Do I need them? Probably not, but they are SO comfy and I actually feel pg now!
I'm tellin ya, tight shirts & maternity pants will actually enhance your bump and you will feel you look like a cute slightly pg lady when you walk out the door!
I started wearing maternity clothes around 13 weeks, just for the comfort factor. A Be Band or Bella Band can help keep your maternity pants up when your belly's still a little too small for full maternity pants. Also, some of the under-the-belly pants may work better for you at this point than the full panel.
As far as tops go, a lot of my tops still fit and look decent. I tend to think that slim fitting tops that skim the bump are a bit more flattering than loose fitting tops. Slim tops make me look pregnant, while loose fitting tops just make me look fat.
This. Once you start wearing them you will wonder why you waited so long
Two suggestions: Buy a pair of maternity pants that has either a lower elastic waist or one that can be folded down. Also, invest in some xl tank tops (I love the ones from Old Navy in tall) and tuck those in as undershirts into the elastic. That helps me a lot!
Same here! The full on maternity pants are SO much more comfortable, and they actually shape my bump a little, I've found. I look more pregnant-bump with them on, rather than just the extra chub look. Plus, they are sooooo comfy. And did I mention that they're comfy?!