@MedicMomma84, I just onboarded to LLR this month too! I'm so excited because one of my teammates is much further along (pregnancy-wise) and has been rocking so many of the styles. I'm hoping that the stretchy material is enough to keep up with all the parts that are growing.
But, till I tell everyone at work, I'm in a "hide the bump" mode. I use Stitch Fix and just switched my settings to pregnant. Hoping my stylist throws in some flow-y shirts and comfy pants/skirts this time.
@Patience7150, I found the full panel too much (too hot and itchy). I am also not super tall (5'4") so found the panel too big/high. I had a winter baby last time too.
A FB friend posted today offering up all her maternity clothes to a good home. I sent her a message since no one knows I'm pregnant yet and will be getting tons of hand-me-downs later this week. Score!!
@Patience7150, I honestly think you're just going to have to try them to see what works for you. I'm a little shorter at 5'3 and the full panels are probably higher than they're meant to be, but I prefer it because it means they aren't stopping on my belly (I can not stand any sort of pressure) and the edge doesn't seem to show through my shirts like some do.
@Patience7150 I agree that you'll have to figure out what you're comfortable with, but I can confirm as another 5'4", the full panel literally goes up to my boobs.
we are going to have to do a pretty big house remodel/rearranging to prepare for baby. We have a 2br loft like apartment, but have been using one of the bedroom spaces as our giant amazing walk-in closet complete with and ottoman in the middle. It's wonderful. And now it has to go. So i am doing a closet clean out today and it is taking everything in me not to throw everything away. Just looking at clothes that I know would make me so uncomfortable right now sends them to the throw away/give away pile. I'm trying to stop myself, but at this point I feel like I will never be able to fit these clothes again.
Me: 36, H: 37 FTM, 2 Furbabies married 03/17/07 lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC due: 2/15/17
@krob I did a lot of purging last pregnancy just to get rid of older items etc, but I also found myself purging post baby as well. I kept a number of shorts as a post baby goal, but once I put them on I felt like they were too short for someone with a baby. Lol. Don't throw it all out just yet, but also don't be supra owe if you continue to purge after!
I also agree with PP about being short and high panels- they got to be lumpy and hot
ThredUP is my new jam! I've never shopping there before, but I just bought 6 tops, including sweaters (getting ready for fall), and 2 pairs of pants for $72 shipped.
I just got another ThredUp bag to clean out more of my closet... It's a great (and free) way to get rid of things I'm not going to be wearing again/ever. Plus, if I can make a bit of money to put towards maternity clothes, all the better!
Most of the tops from Pink blush aren't my style, but they do have several basic pieces that I've had a ridiculously hard time finding in other brands (like navy pants for work). I'm a little nervous about their sizing though. In maternity clothes I typically need an XS, and PB only goes to a S, but looking at their sizing chart, I think they're just made small (i.e. an XS in another brand is more like S in PB). Anyone have experience with their pant sizing?
Also, I hate that most brands don't carry any of their maternity in-store so that I can try it on. The only places near me that carry maternity in-store are Motherhood, Target, Walmart, and Kohl's and Kohl's usually doesn't fit me. I had really forgotten how annoying it was to find maternity work pants and my regular pants are dangerously close to not working even with a belly band.
I just talked to a friend I had given my maternity stuff to years ago and had told her to donate it. Turns out she still has it! I have no idea if things will fit or be remotely fashionable, but fingers are crossed.
I have hit one of our local resale shops that carry maternity, and need to find some aline shopping time to go to the others. I don't know what you guys have around up, but a few of our kids resale shops also carry maternity.
Married - 7/29/06 Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09 Mia - 6/16/11 Surprise! due 2/23/17
Do you ladies have one of those mega-huge kids consignments sales in your area? We have a bunch of small ones too, but our MEGA one is called Just Between Friends (check the link to find one near you). They usually have a good amount of maternity stuff for great prices. Just go as early as possible to get the best selection! I've done really well there for maternity, to say nothing of how much I love it for baby gear, kiddo clothes, shoes, etc. I teeter on the edge of regular/plus size, and struggle, but have had some luck with Motherhood Maternity (sale rack!) and Old Navy. It's not easy.
JBF is our really good one and we have another smaller one that's pretty good. Both are in mid-late September. I didn't have good luck with finding maternity clothes there but love them for kids clothes, toys, and gear.
I checked out pink blush the other day too and I decided it was too expensive for me. Even the clearance was too pricey for my taste. I'm a huge bargain shopper and I refuse to pay more than $10 total for a maternity top, and that includes shipping. I usually ship to store when I can to avoid a shipping charge.
I got my first maternity Stitch Fix today... And, had to try everything on as soon as I got home from work. This pic is four out of the five pieces they sent. I'm keeping the blouse and blazer because I can see them growing with me. The jeans only had a low panel and kept falling down (not to mention that Summer is almost over and I don't think white will be a great color as I continue to expand). Overall, I'm pretty happy, especially considering that I asked for things that would help me hide my bump for a few more weeks. (please ignore the laundry in the background)
Just got 4 tops, 2 pairs of pants, 1 pair of jeans, and a pair of boots from Zulily for just under $100! And 2 dresses from Pink Blush for $60, they're having a 30% off dresses sale! I guess that may seem like kind of a lot of money but I did get a lot of pieces that I can mix and match with so I'm happy with it
Last time I was pregnant and huge in the summer so I lived in maxi dresses I had one pair of maternity jeans, it was full panel and I hated them. A lot of the jeans I like on old navy are side panel. Has anyone tried side panel? How are they? Similar to a Demi panel?
Whoever recommended ThredUp, you are my new best friend. I just got 5 tops, 2 jeans and a dress for $72! They have a 40% off coupon for first orders too.
Not sure how many of you are Kohl's shoppers, but they had a large selection of maternity tops on clearance online, and I used my 30% off on top of that! I ended up getting 10 tops and 2 cami tanks for under $100. Hoping most will fit!
Question ladies! I can't wear full panel maternity jeans yet and I can't stand the "Demi" panel of the low waistband. Regular jeans just don't fit though. So I found these jeans that have the inset side panel and they are wonderful. My problem is I prefer boot cut and most of these inset panel jeans are skinny or jeggings. Target and Gap are the only places ive found that have these jeans in bootcut. Has anyone else seen these and know where I might find some more? Target only has 2 styles and the one pair at gap was $75 and the coupon didn't work toward them. Help please.
Question ladies! I can't wear full panel maternity jeans yet and I can't stand the "Demi" panel of the low waistband. Regular jeans just don't fit though. So I found these jeans that have the inset side panel and they are wonderful. My problem is I prefer boot cut and most of these inset panel jeans are skinny or jeggings. Target and Gap are the only places ive found that have these jeans in bootcut. Has anyone else seen these and know where I might find some more? Target only has 2 styles and the one pair at gap was $75 and the coupon didn't work toward them. Help please.
I just bought two pairs of Gap maternity jeans using "TODAY40" and it worked! I also signed up for their $25 off using a different email and applied both codes
I have some size M H&M jeans/pants that don't fit from my pregnancy with Vi. PM me if you are interested, I'll stick them in the mail. Free, of course. But I will know your address DUN DUN DUN
Any Canadian Mums out there: I just bought two maternity bras for $2.49 each from Thyme Maternity. Also some shirts and a skirt (all $14 each). Their sale stuff is 50% last ticketed price right now.
Thanks @Starfish113 I hadn't checked back since Friday to the website and that is a different coupon.
@Gingersnap thank you for the offer. I actually broke down and ordered 2 more pairs of the ones from Target and I'm getting the Gap jeans as well. I have to wear jeans to work so that makes 5 pairs now. I should be all set. Plus, I wouldn't want you to come find me if I make you mad on a UO Thursday or FFFC.
Re: Maternity clothes
But, till I tell everyone at work, I'm in a "hide the bump" mode. I use Stitch Fix and just switched my settings to pregnant. Hoping my stylist throws in some flow-y shirts and comfy pants/skirts this time.
SCORE @MommaBean!
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
I also agree with PP about being short and high panels- they got to be lumpy and hot
I will check out ThredUp.
Also, I hate that most brands don't carry any of their maternity in-store so that I can try it on. The only places near me that carry maternity in-store are Motherhood, Target, Walmart, and Kohl's and Kohl's usually doesn't fit me. I had really forgotten how annoying it was to find maternity work pants and my regular pants are dangerously close to not working even with a belly band.
I have hit one of our local resale shops that carry maternity, and need to find some aline shopping time to go to the others. I don't know what you guys have around up, but a few of our kids resale shops also carry maternity.
Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09
Mia - 6/16/11
Surprise! due 2/23/17
I teeter on the edge of regular/plus size, and struggle, but have had some luck with Motherhood Maternity (sale rack!) and Old Navy. It's not easy.
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
A lot of the jeans I like on old navy are side panel. Has anyone tried side panel? How are they? Similar to a Demi panel?
I was sad.
I bought a ton of stuff (like 3 dresses and 9 tops) for $180, originally $670.
Also, maternity coats! Thredup has some! I got a beautiful black pea coat for $20.
PM me if you are interested, I'll stick them in the mail. Free, of course.
But I will know your address DUN DUN DUN
edit: rogue apostrophe
@Gingersnap thank you for the offer. I actually broke down and ordered 2 more pairs of the ones from Target and I'm getting the Gap jeans as well. I have to wear jeans to work so that makes 5 pairs now. I should be all set. Plus, I wouldn't want you to come find me if I make you mad on a UO Thursday or FFFC.