I'm running out of clothes to wear.

lgsdesigner · October 2014

I am not announcing to work until after my ultrasound on the 22^nd, but in the meantime, I am running out of hide-the-bloat clothing. Even though it’s bloat, it’s in the shape of a perfect baby bump, and if I don’t hide this thing people will clearly know.

I have like…3 shirts that actually are large enough to cover it comfortably without looking like I’m wearing a moo-moo, but people are starting to notice my weekly repeat in clothing choices.

What makes matters worse is I have filled half my closet with all new, cute maternity clothes I can’t yet wear until announcement day. (sigh)

Come on, next Wednesday! Let’s get here, already!

lgsdesigner · October 2014

I haven't bought any maternity pants. I am just using a BellaBand to keep my old ones up. But-- I did buy a slew of maternity tops that I am dying to wear!

dj99 · October 2014

Like @robotpcr‌ I'm also living in one pair of fat jeans. Yoga pants have been my best friend. I'm a petite girl and my bloat is very noticeable.

We just had a wedding and a family get together recently to attend and trust me it was very difficult finding something to wear.

chicagomomab · October 2014

fat pants and dresses here...

Morenajuliet · October 2014

Selfishly I'm glad you're showing your bloat baby. Most of my baby weight is off from my last pregnancy but sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and wonder if my pudgy tummy is from that or bloat. I keep telling myself there's no way it's even bloat at this point but I think I'm officially transitioning into bloat baby land. I have a bunch of light flowy tops that I purchased post pregnancy which are working HARD now. Maybe invest in a few if you can- post pregnancy they'll be great to have too.

lgsdesigner · October 2014

@Morenajuliet‌ - Yeah...(sigh). I may have to break down and get a few more flowy tops. Don't want to...but with over a week left, I need to. This bloat keeps getting bigger and bigger.

FreddyisReady · October 2014

I am in the same boat! I bought some shirts this weekend in a larger size, and a large cardigan that seems to hide my whole body. I will be wearing that at work. Luckily this week I am working from home, and we, hopefully, will be announcing next week.

Poppy715 · October 2014

I tried to find my old maternity pants. I looked everywhere for them this morning. They were quite elusive and I have no idea what I did with them! FX I didn't throw them out or donate them. I would be so disappointed. All my regular pants are so uncomfortable. I didn't start wearing maternity until my a/a last time, but my body looks a whole lot different this time around. Bring on the elastic bands!

a316b · October 2014

I'm trying to hold out 2 more weeks, but i only have 1 pair of jeans that fits with a Bella Band. Maternity Jeans don't stay up on their own, because its just bloat...

My yoga pants are a good backup option - but I can't dress down THAT much to work that often.

I'm a teacher - and It's homecoming week - where the whole building dresses differently. IE- tomorrow is PAJAMA day.

Should make it easy to get through this week.

I also put all my maternity clothes away in my closet over the weekend and its just too soon to wear the shirts. A lot of them are either A) tent-like or

ruched on the side and therefore OBVI pregnant wear.

I also packed a bunch of them back up because they will be too big... I was 40 lbs heavier when I got pregnant with my first two. Size 14 maternity pants and XXL shirts won't cut it this time around. Debating whether to make do with the few items remaining or to purchase a few more items in a few weeks.

kj808 · October 2014

I've been able to wear looser shirts and do the rubberband trick on my pants to hide it so far, but it won't last much longer. I think i'll have hubby get my bella bands out of the attic soon.

alaw0729 · October 2014

Luckily I wear scrubs every day to work. Otherwise its maternity pats and a hoodie to hide my bloat.

abbalish · October 2014

Luckily I have clothes in a couple of sizes, so I've just been wearing the larger pants over and over again, so I'm semi-set for work. I am cursing myself for buying a million pairs of skinny jeans when I lost 30 lbs a couple of years back....because now I have only one pair of wearable jeans. I can't wait until I actually have a bump to show off and I'm not constantly trying to hide my fat mid-section.

lovebeingblonde · October 2014

JerseyAKL said:

UGH. Me too. I about cried when I tried to do up my pants this morning. I've definitely been bending dress code rules onsite with clients, hoping no one in my company sees me

Anyone wear suits for work? I have a sneaking suspicion my maternity options are going to be limited.

While not everyday... there are quite a few times during the month where I'm expected to be in a suit, or a very nice skirt/pants and a blazer or coat of some sort. Unfortunately, I haven't found any stores in my area that have maternity options that cater to the "Business Professional" dress code. Business casual and upper business casual sure... but not professional

OnceInLoveWithAmy · October 2014

carriet2018 said:

my issue is pants right now. maternity pants dont stay up and regular pants are so flopping tight #iamallbabyandnofat but i look like a hot mess today, good thing i just work for my parents.

someone posted on the Bella band thread about maternity jeans and a Belly band.

LIFE. CHANGING.

I was having the issue that my pants and the belly band weren't comfortable, but maternity pants were still too big. This is like the perfect medium.

As far as tops go, it's my normal style to wear skinny jeans and a flowy top, so I should be able to rock the top half of my wardrobe well into my second trimester.

lgsdesigner · October 2014

@a316b‌ - Pajama day? What I wouldn't give to change jobs with you! I have to dress up everyday

Annoying.

Aab1042 · October 2014

I usually wear flowy tops anyway, so I should actually be good for several more weeks. Do you have any of those flowy open cardigans, that way it kind of flows and moves so you can see the stomach as much?

a316b · October 2014

lgsdesigner - YEP. It is the only reason I look forward to homecoming/spirit weeks.

I have tenure, so I can get away with jeans most days. But this week teachers wear literally ANYTHING to work. (appropriate, that is).

I'm sure I'll have some co-workers in full nightgowns, slippers and robes tomorrow.

We also have "sports day", "neon day", and "extreme blue/gold" day. (translation.... YOGA PANTS, SWEATPANTS, PJ PANTS.)

dukwok · October 2014

I'm in the same boat. Thankfully it's still be really warm, in the 80s and 90s, so I can get away with wearing dresses most the time, and use a belly band if it's cool enough for pants. But I'm running out of loose flowy tops!

lovebeingblonde · October 2014

Thankfully I plan on breaking the news next Monday... so don't have too much longer that I have to hide the blump lol.

I still have a few pairs of work pants that don't fit too snug, but second all of the shirt woes! I can't stand wearing the same shirts over and over again, but don't have much that isn't tight fitting or at least tight to some degree.

I ordered a belly band so I'm hoping it shows up soon as I can't get a lot of the pants to cooperate with the rubber band/hair tie trick

FreddyisReady · October 2014

Yes! Maternity pants and a belly band is the greatest combination right now! The band keeps the maternity pants from sliding down. Glad it's working for @OnceInLoveWithAmy‌! @a316b‌, you should try it!

blue2mango · October 2014

Luckily my wardrobe is mostly flowy not so fitted shirts so I can hide my blump right now for a while. I did go to the thrift store a couple weeks ago and bought some 2 sizes larger then I usually wear work pants so I don't feel like my bloat is hanging over my pants.

blue2mango · October 2014

@a316b Pajama day at work/school is the BEST DAY EVER!!

lgsdesigner · October 2014

Aab1042 said:

I usually wear flowy tops anyway, so I should actually be good for several more weeks. Do you have any of those flowy open cardigans, that way it kind of flows and moves so you can see the stomach as much?

Not really, but only because that's not my style. However-- I will try anything at this point!

lgsdesigner · October 2014

jparaiso said:

I'm in the same boat. Thankfully it's still be really warm, in the 80s and 90s, so I can get away with wearing dresses most the time, and use a belly band if it's cool enough for pants. But I'm running out of loose flowy tops!

JEALOUS!

coastlinemama · October 2014

I stood in the mirror and let my stomach go and I look pregnant just with bloat and being chubby in general from the last baby. I can't wait for like a month from now when I can just let it pass as pregnant belly haha.

Luckily at work I wear yoga pants, but I am desperate need of new clothes so it's hard wearing the same outfits. I can't wait to wear maternity clothes!!!!

lupineaura · October 2014

I am right there with you! I have to admit I'm kind of glad I'm not the only late May-er who is already having a problem with clothing. Tonight my two-year-old looked at me and said "Mommy! You button pants!" Sigh.

lecolby1 · October 2014

JerseyAKL said:
UGH. Me too. I about cried when I tried to do up my pants this morning. I've definitely been bending dress code rules onsite with clients, hoping no one in my company sees me

Anyone wear suits for work? I have a sneaking suspicion my maternity options are going to be limited.

I wear suits and have already started worrying about this. Is anyone has any tips for a good place to find maternity suits I am all ears!! I agree that the selection will be limited...

cherrycoke99 · October 2014

I feel the same! My 12 week appt is next Wed also and I have about 5 shirts I've been rotating. I'm a bit of a clothes horse and have on a different outfit everyday so I think people in the office are noticing something is up

cherrycoke99 · October 2014

I work in a corporate office, so I can't really dress down that much. I think i only have a few week or 2 left in my work pants

kaynix21 · October 2014

I've noticed I've had what I'm calling a perma-blump it's new but I just look a little pudgy from all the bloat. I'm hiding it for now though.

cjsweet79 · October 2014

Same boat here. I were dress pants to work and most of my tops are form fitting. If I get new clothes it will be so obvious bc I always wear the same stuff to work. My stomach is growing from the bloat and by the end of the day I have people looking at my stomach. I thought my last child was going to be my last so I sold every last bit of maternity clothes!!! I'm holding out as long as possible. Maybe I will try that Bella band.

lgsdesigner · October 2014

SunshyneShay said:

Luckily I work from home so I have been living in leggings and flowy tops. The main problem is my Double Ds have grown like two sizes already and I feel so uncomfortable in everything. I was self conscious of them before, now I really hate them (

Yeah-- me too. I went up a full size. Can't believe it! This is really soon for all of this.

Aab1042 · October 2014

lgsdesigner said:

SunshyneShay said:

Luckily I work from home so I have been living in leggings and flowy tops. The main problem is my Double Ds have grown like two sizes already and I feel so uncomfortable in everything. I was self conscious of them before, now I really hate them (

Yeah-- me too. I went up a full size. Can't believe it! This is really soon for all of this.

Ha! I just had to break out my 'range of bras' from my first pregnancy...it's crazy the different sizes you accumulate/need!

happywithhim715 · October 2014

I have a few dress pants that I can wear. Most of my other pants are wore with the belly band since I bought them on Sunday. I am running out of flowy tops though... Tried adding scarfs to camouflage the bump but yesterday and today it's way to humid and warm for a scarf...

Though most of my tops fit ok, I have noticed that almost all of my tops that are even a tad bit fitted are so tight in my chest! I had to take one off the other day because you could literally see the entire outline of my bra.... My "inappropriate to wear" pile is growing. I think I am gonna try to go to the outlets this weekend and grab some flowy tops in a size larger and just stick with it as long as possible.

blastocarrier30 · October 2014

I caved last week and bought a pair of maternity pants on sale because I had a business dinner and felt like I was going to bust out of my other pants by the end of the day. Fat jeans really weren't going to be appropriate.

I am SO HAPPY that I did. I got these black ponte pants at Gap (there were other colors and patterns) and they are my new favorites. Stretchy waistband (not too high or droopy) and super stretchy. They're also made out of a thick material, so they still feel nicer than most other options.

mamakaylea · October 2014

Y'all need to get some empire waist dresses! They have them at target and old navy all the time. That's all I wear! And the stretchy skirts from old navy with flowy tops. I'm only 10.4 weeks but I'm so bloated I can hardly stand it and only my family knows about the baby. I thought I would be able to go until 18 weeks without telling people but now I'm not so sure lol

brielise414 · October 2014

I've been wearing a lot of elastic waist skirts and dresses. We've mostly announced at this point so I'm not really trying to hide it. But I'm also at the point where I feel more fat than pregnant. It's just distributed really weird so none of my clothes fit right.

Luckily my mom bought me some tights that are fleece lined… so comfortable!!!

creativerae · October 2014

I have never been so grateful in all my life that I have been much chunkier in recent history. "Fat pants" for the win! I'm so glad I didn't automatically give them away to Goodwill like I'd planned. Sure, the butt and legs are saggy, but the waist fits!

Since I live in t-shirts and jeans, I'm having an easier time than I would have if I had to dress professionally.

Speaking of - didn't someone ask about maternity suits? I saw what looked like suits in the maternity section at Macy's. Might wanna check em out.

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