Can't Button My Pants

jlaferne · May 2014

It's official. I can no longer button my shorts. Had to put on my maternity shorts this morning. Sigh.
And I feel my weight jumped up this week (I'm 15 weeks)

Anyone else moved out of their regular shorts yet?

CarrieAnne09 · May 2014

I haven't worn regular pants since about 12 weeks. My hips grew wayyyyy to fast for me to keep wearing my clothes. Maternity clothes are so much more comfortable anyways.

uncharted01 · May 2014

Still squeezing into my regular pants but after I eat anything, the zipper goes down and the belly band goes on! Hoping to live through the summer in maxis!

DVGirl · May 2014

Yup, 16 weeks here and just got my first pair of maternity jeans from target, oh so comfortable. Got work pants too but didn't try them on yet.

mb314 · May 2014

I only wear dresses, so there is more wiggle room. I am still trying to get buy with high waisted regular dresses, but they're beginning to be unflattering. One weekend project is pulling my maternity dresses out of storage and washing them.

runningmama14 · May 2014

My hips spread so fast, I outgrew my normal pants a long time ago! Even while I was losing weight.

AnnieRoo13 · May 2014

I'm scared to even put on my regular shorts to be honest. It's only just gotten warm enough here to wear shorts and I have avoided them altogether. I'm still wearing some of my regular pants for work, but only the ones that don't have buttons/zippers and just pull on. Luckily I have a lot of that type for the summer, but I don't have anything casual for home so I've been wearing jeans, which are starting to get a little too hot. I'll have to break down and buy some real maternity shorts and capris soon.

jf198400 · May 2014

I have been in maternity pants since 6weeks lol, but this is my third baby. I've been in maternity tops as well since about 12 weeks.

aa98 · May 2014

uncharted01 said:

Still squeezing into my regular pants but after I eat anything, the zipper goes down and the belly band goes on! Hoping to live through the summer in maxis!

Same here

I've got 4 new maxi dresses coming in the mail today. I'm hoping they will make up a majority of my wardrobe for the next couple of months. I have tried to buy maternity pants twice now, but being petite (I barely hit 5'0") and small, I am swimming in everything. I came home from one shopping trip in tears. That's when DH truly knew what pregnancy hormones meant (I NEVER cry)

cindyNmark2010 · May 2014

I popped the button on a pair of work pants last week. They were stretchy so I didn't realize they were stretching all that much. I also had some "fat jeans" in my closet that I had bought a long time ago but were too big and I never returned them....will be growing out of those shortly.

huntress17 · May 2014

17 weeks here today and I've been sporting maternity pants since week 14. Thank god for them!!! I've officially "popped" I look like 20 weeks pregnant!

Babin5359 · May 2014

I had the worst bloating and was in maternity clothes before 10 weeks! So glad I didn't make myself suffer and just went right for maternity. So much more comfortable. Check out Old Navy, they're currently having a shorts sale and have coupon codes on their site in addition to the sale. Also try Ann Taylor LOFT they have really good sales on maternity clothes. I ordered a couple pairs of shorts for 50% off recently.

MrsTuna08 · May 2014

I'm in awe of anybody who has made it this far without needing maternity pants.

mander82 · May 2014

pfft....by the time it got warm enough for shorts, my regular shorts didn't fit. Not just the buttoning part....the "my ass is too big for these" part.

staugustinewedding · May 2014

I'm 14w and doing the rubber band trick around the button of my pants...I have a feeling it won't be long until I have to retire them and go shopping!

brichar31 · May 2014

Been in mine since 12 weeks! I had crampy pains a few times when wearing my regular clothes that were tight and decided to go with comfort. Best decision ever!

With DS I didn't switch to maternity clothes until I was almost 4 months.

jess123456 · May 2014

I'm impressed that you waited this long. I've been in maternity for weeks. Embrace it! It's way more comfortable and forgiving

AlliJeee · May 2014

Maternity shorts are pure luxury, enjoy that stretchy waistband!!!

I fit in nothing from prepreg - and I have no bump! Figure that one out...yup, Ive gained weight all in my butt and thighs, so cute.

DoubleUp8 · May 2014

CarrieAnne09 said:

I haven't worn regular pants since about 12 weeks. My hips grew wayyyyy to fast for me to keep wearing my clothes. Maternity clothes are so much more comfortable anyways.

^^^This!

hiketheworld · May 2014

I may never return to non-stretchy pants! Buttons? Zippers? Ohhhhh hell no. I have no idea how you all are wearing normal clothes at this point!

absolutelymaybe · May 2014

My pants started sucking at about 10 weeks, even though I had no noticeable bump. I swear I was growing this baby in my ass.

mtusnow · May 2014

At 14 weeks I was getting tired of all of the regular clothes that were being added to the " can't wear this anymore pile". Tried the belly band on and off for about a week, but it's just another piece of fabric in the way and when you are going to the bathroom all the time I just found it to be a nuisance. So, I embraced the much more comfortable maternity clothes when I hit 14 weeks and haven't looked back.

jlaferne · May 2014

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm glad I'm not the only one!!! I felt like all this was happening too soon and that maybe I should slow down on the Swedish fish.

mtusnow · May 2014

mtusnow said:

At 14 weeks I was getting tired of all of the regular clothes that were being added to the " can't wear this anymore pile". Tried the belly band on and off for about a week, but it's just another piece of fabric in the way and when you are going to the bathroom all the time I just found it to be a nuisance. So, I embraced the much more comfortable maternity clothes when I hit 14 weeks and haven't looked back.

Feel like I should add: and I'm someone who everyone keeps commenting on how my bump is so small, but my normal clothes were not fitting right, especially the shirts & dresses that are more form fitting were just not flattering anymore.

ProcessofBecoming · May 2014

My jeans finally gave way this week, even though I weigh less now than before I was pregnant. I can button them, but sitting down basically cuts off circulation to my legs. I have embraced all manner of stretchy pants and capris. I might pick up some maxi skirts and larger tee shirts to supplement. So far, no "maternity" clothes, but I bought a great maternity bathing suit at Target. It actually looked decent on. I was thrilled.

snarkylibrarian · May 2014

I was just barely squeezing into my pants starting around last week (13) and would wear a belly band and unzip after meals, but that wasn't very comfy. The best part of my day was climbing into my pajama/yoga pants. I finally caved yesterday and got some low-rise maternity pants and they feel sooooooo comfy. I have to use my belly band to hold them up, because the waist is still a bit big for me, but it's good to have room to grow.

moonladymae · May 2014

Hmmm, I'm still fitting in to my pants, except one pair, but I have wide hips to begin with so I have a feeling it'll be awhile. Kinda wish I had a bump to show for the 8+ pounds I've gained, instead I just look bloated.

alexgenie · June 2014

I'm 14 weeks 3 days and have just started wearing a belly band (an extension between your button and button hole on pants). I can still do up my pants but it's just starting to get a bit uncomfortable.

dfilarski · June 2014

I did the belly band thing until I can go find new pants/shorts that actually fit me. Unfortunately I've tried some on and nothing has fit right yet. However, most of my pants are tight around the hips since they've gotten so much bigger!

tabatharose83 · June 2014

I guess I am fortunate. I am 17 weeks tomorrow and all of my clothes still fit just fine. Thank goodness, because maternity clothes are just not in the budget right now! I also got extra lucky and my mom, who was a size to two sizes larger than me had gastric sleeve surgery and has lost over 60 pounds. Which means I get all her clothes that are too big and hopefully they will work as maternity wear for a while.

lizgrace03 · June 2014

jlaferne said:
Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm glad I'm not the only one!!! I felt like all this was happening too soon and that maybe I should slow down on the Swedish fish.

Aw man, now I really want some Swedish fish! Also, I've been wearing maternity since week 9, FTM.

Shananagann · June 2014

staugustinewedding said:
I'm 14w and doing the rubber band trick around the button of my pants...I have a feeling it won't be long until I have to retire them and go shopping!

Yeah I'm doing that right now at 15 weeks (creeping up on 16). My mom saw this the other day and I just received an email saying she's mailing me a white and a black Bella band along with pant expanders lol

Kimcraig14 · June 2014

lizgrace03 said:

jlaferne said:
Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm glad I'm not the only one!!! I felt like all this was happening too soon and that maybe I should slow down on the Swedish fish.
Aw man, now I really want some Swedish fish! Also, I've been wearing maternity since week 9, FTM.

Ditto here. I'm feeling like I've gained way too much already!

mlwoo103 · June 2014

18 weeks here, still wearing and buttoning my normal jeans *flinches* Please don't kill me...
I have a small bump, but otherwise haven't gained much and my pants are very low rise so that helps, but I'm thinking I'll break out the rubber band by the end of the week...
Am I the ONLY one on here who isn't comfortable in maternity clothes?? I will fight it as long as I can...

lizgrace03 · June 2014

Kimcraig14 said:

lizgrace03 said:

jlaferne said:
Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm glad I'm not the only one!!! I felt like all this was happening too soon and that maybe I should slow down on the Swedish fish.
Aw man, now I really want some Swedish fish! Also, I've been wearing maternity since week 9, FTM.
Ditto here. I'm feeling like I've gained way too much already!

Honestly, I really prefer the look of maternity clothes. They kind of smooth out the bump. And they're super comfortable!

ejpetey · June 2014

Just trying the bella band for the first time today since my work pants can no longer (comfortably) zip/button! I constantly have to pull it down though every time I stand up or move around a lot. Is there a trick to these things that I'm missing??

alibearo · June 2014

Ugh! I woke up this morning and my shorts don't zip either. That and an insurance guy came to my house. I am 17 weeks and have gained 11 pounds. Yikes!

JamieK1882 · June 2014

I'm on vacation right now so haven't tried on pants in over a week but was still wearing my more forgiving ones. This vaca I've been fine in regular dresses, although last night after dinner the elastic band in one was digging in. The shorts I'm wearing are 1-2 sizes above what I normally wore pre-pregnancy.

Ashleyrupert3211 · June 2014

Sad to say that I haven't been able to button my pants since week 11 or 12... Now my regular jeans won't fit over my butt (I'm currently 16 weeks) I got a bit depressed about this last week, but this week I'm trying to embrace my growing bump...and butt...

skschumacher · June 2014

14w6d and rockin' the maternity capris for the first time! Although I don't have enough belly to hold them up (I have to keep pulling them up to keep them from sagging), they are a MILLION times more comfortable than my regular pants which I can barely get on anymore!

brooklyngirl18 · June 2014

i held out at as long as possible partially because i had a hard time find maternity clothes to fit properly but ive been in them full time now about 2 or 3 weeks and it's the best. no more feeling like i'm about to burst out of my pants after lunch. i was also under the impression that i didnt really gain much in my butt thigh area but dh says otherwise. he seemed a little confused that i didnt notice but i explained i bought all new clothes so it's not like my ass isn't fitting into my old jeans. i guess i'm sporting a little more junk in trunk these days. (omg how old do i sound saying that! my high school self just rolled her eyes at me.)

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