Can you still wear your regular pants?

Oriam · July 2012

Just wondering who is still wearing their regular pants w/out a belly band?

dannon2009 · July 2012

Mine still fit but by the end of the day they are definitely more comfortable with the belly band.....but I must admit that I caved and bought maternity pants yesterday and I have to say they are fabulous!!

karen_loy · July 2012

I haven't brought out any of my maternity pants or bella bands, I'm still wearing some of my regular pants and shorts.. the larger ones or the low rise ones

Marisajean01 · July 2012

Absolutely not!!! Have to wear the belly band!!

runlong3 · July 2012

::raises hand:: but, refer to my ticker and that might explain why.

Mom2anAngel2 · July 2012

Nope! I have been in mat pants for the past month (than again, I am measuring about a month ahead).

ellaNu630 · July 2012

Still wearing my regular pants, buttoned. But they're low rise, I have been wearing lot's of dresses to work but I'm sure if I had to wear dress pants I wouldn't be able to button them.

this decaf life · July 2012

I am, but I'm not sure for how much longer! Being on a road trip means I'll be eating awful for the next week so I'm sure I'll start packing on the pounds.

laurapacheco · July 2012

I've moved back into my "fat" pants when it comes to jeans, and my dress pants for work are a little snug... but so far haven't had to get a bella band yet. Probably because I'm earlier along & have managed not to gain any weight so far (woohoo!).

jenn248 · July 2012

I can still wear some of my jeans at 13w, but like pp's, they are low rise. I haven't tried to wear any of my dress pants for the last month or so (I've been sticking to skirts and dresses in this godawful weather), but they were starting to get a little too snug the last time I wore them.

sesigs · July 2012

I can still fit into my regular pants but I choose not to wear them. They are perfectly comfortable when I am standing but when I sit the buttons on all my pants hit me in the worst spot. I got a bunch of maternity clothes from a family friend but the pants are a tad too big still so I just bought a belly band from Target.

==N== · July 2012

i have couple pairs that were a size too big that i can still wear. i just dont need a belt anymore.

Brummy14 · July 2012

God, no (thanks, twins! )

I HATE the belly bands -- they add so much bulk (especially in the fold over yoga style), and god knows bulk + 100 degree temps aren't idea. I just think they are just plain uncomfortable. Blech.

Maternity Pants = Awesome.

cmed24 · July 2012

Im still wearing my regular pants, but by the end of the day i have to unbutton.

now shirts, that is another story!!! i dont have one button up work shirt that fits over my giant jugs!

clariknittist · July 2012

My bigger stretchier pants I can definitely still wear normally, but ones without stretch, NO WAY. If I buttoned them, I don't think I could breathe

SEWF · July 2012

I'm still in the same jeans, but they are low rise, so I can probably wear them for a while yet. Although like PP said, when I sit down they are much less comfortable. In the car I just unbutton them, but it sucks if I sit down at work (although that doesn't happen much).

OliveBeckett · July 2012

Regular pants still. Had to go up a bra size to D though.

I should probably be happy I'm not showing yet as we still haven't told anyone especially work yet.

Don't think I'll show for a while yet

kris10t3 · July 2012

I'm on my last pair of shorts that fit comfortably, although they ran big to begin with. I can still button some of the low rise, but for the most part I would say regular pants are just about a memory at this point.

barbie92 · July 2012

I can still fit into my regular pants, but my elastic pants feel so much better, so I just wear those.

LovelyLou23 · July 2012

i can wear them buttoned, but don't. usually have an elastic hair tie with either a belly band or a tight enough cami. however, maternity pants are definitely way more comfy. so it's some of both for me.

Starfish+77 · July 2012

Still wearing my regular clothes...haven't bought any maternity items yet.

lanie22 · July 2012

It depends on the pair of pants/shorts. I have a couple that I can still wear and button, but others, not so much. I did break down & buy a pair of maternity shorts and they are the best things ever! I'm mostly in summer dresses and skirts right now because I've been working from home lately. However, the next 3 weeks are full of out of state business travel. I should probably try on my dress pants to see if I'm in trouble....

eSynergy · July 2012

No way --- I'm in maternity pants or a bella band w/ regular pants.

littleheaven · July 2012

i'm still wearing regular pants, however, i was boderline sizes before i got pg, and i've lost a few pounds since getting pg...so they kind of still fit...however, i broke out a maternity top today...mainly bc i haven't ironed anything in weeks and nothing else is clean, and plus everything is getting tight around my middle now (even though i don't have much of a bump)

i'm starting to get a little uncomfortable, so i might break out the mat jeans soon

jobiann · July 2012

Most of my pants I can still wear but my maternity ones are sooooo much more comfortable. I haven't purchased a belly band yet, but it's on my list.

ShandaB · July 2012

I've been in maternity pants for about a week now but this is also my 3rd pregnancy.

Schrodinger · July 2012

I'm still in my regular pants. But, I've got a booty, so all my regular jeans fit through the rear and gap a bit in the waist. So I had room to grow in my regular jeans. I'm guessing it will be another week before I need to break out the bella band.

wootownlady · July 2012

Yes, I'm wearing my regular jeans today - I just push the botton and the waistband down below the belly. I have a serious belly, I'll have the take a picture and show ya'll.

I prefer maternity pants, but they fit best once i've gained some weight, and I haven't yet, so when I crawl around on the floor with my 13 month old, my pants slide off!

BLPL101 · July 2012

Yes, but some of them are tight. I have been wearing dresses now because it's more comfortable.

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · July 2012

no way!

Well, not my jeans or dress pants, anyways.

I have one pair of non-maternity shorts that still fit because the top is kind-of like under-the-belly maternity shorts.

I can still wear my scrub pants for work, but the tops make me feel like a house so I've switched to fitted t-shirts at this point.

SunshineShades · July 2012

yes. Most of my summer clothes are from last year or earlier. I lost about 10 lbs before I got pregnant from running, then 7 more first trimester. I have actually used my bella band to keep my shorts from sitting too low when I am out.
Now my one pair of jeans, I havent put on in almost 2 weeks... they may be a little tight.

nycbride2011 · July 2012

Depends on the pants...I have some work slacks that are fine w/out the belly band (but they get tight in the afternoon). And I have other pants that i have to wear the belly band with. My jeans did not zip up this morning; so I'm wearing the belly band with them today.

brittandjp · July 2012

I have no idea if I fit into my jeans or dress pants. It's just been way too hot to wear anything other than shorts or a dress. I can still fit into most shorts, although some are a bit snug. I bought a couple belly bands, but have yet to wear them.

Smiley-1980 · July 2012

I lost 17lbs before I got pregnant so now I am back in my "fat" clothes.. but they are starting to get tight. A friend of mine gave me a bunch of her maternity clothes last night and I will probably start wearing them this wknd.

Chappy_jr · July 2012

To be honest, I have been living in dresses and haven't even tried on any of my pants in weeks. This is mostly because of the heat but I'm also a little afraid to even try them on!

erkie · July 2012

Its summer break, so I haven't tried on any dress pants lately. I can wear my bermuda shorts and capris, but they're the stretch khaki kind from GAP. I doubt I'd fit into jeans comfortably at this point, but my yoga pants and leggings fit fine.

brianabrad · July 2012

It depends on the pants. Some of my work pants had a little more wiggy room than others so I'm still wear them without a bella band. I have a feeling next week will be it though. The other day I spent the entire afternoon with my pants undone at my desk!

My jean shorts are a total no go tho! And my regular jeans are a little tight to be comfortable. Thankfully, I'll spend all weekend in sports shorts with a nice elastic waistband.

Once my work pants stop fitting I don't know if I will try the bella band or just go right into maternity pants. I attempted the bella band early in the week and it just didn't fit right. I didn't like the fit or the way it made me look. Seemed like it made me look thick!

brianabrad · July 2012

Brummy14:
God, no (thanks, twins! )
I HATE the belly bands -- they add so much bulk (especially in the fold over yoga style), and god knows bulk + 100 degree temps aren't idea. I just think they are just plain uncomfortable. Blech.
Maternity Pants = Awesome.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who finds the bella band to not be a pregnant womans best friend!