@leksiL I don’t know! lol. I feel like I definitely have a bump but not one that justifies a full panel yet? This is my first time around and full panel seems serious? Haha. I did wonder if it would be uncomfortable too?
@optimism3 I’m team “try on” too. I went to Motherhood Maternity on Saturday and tried on a few that I really liked. They’re comfortable, but they do take some getting used to because the support your used to from normal waisted jeans goes away in favor of the elastic band. Just something you need to try on and find a pair that fits right. Then you’ll need a few days to get comfortable with them.
@optimism3 I’m with you! I assumed full panel would be too loose? I guess I’ll try some on this weekend. I got some side panel jeans at old navy which are really comfy but of course since they’re not full panel they don’t cover the belly so it doesn’t really keep my current pooch tucked in I ordered some side panel work pants from there too but they haven’t come in yet. I’ve also heard loft has good inexpensive work pants but again they’re full panel.
If anyone does want to get anything from Old Navy, they’re doing 40% off right now so the mat clothes are cheap!
@swiftlet H&M is horrible with sizing. I’m a size 4 at Old Navy and probably a 10 at H&M. I say probably because it is so depressing I haven’t shopped there in forever
Me: 38, DH: 36 Married Jan 2008 DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
@ibabyloveb87 YES! I don’t usually wear leggings out of the house unless I’m doing something fitness related. But I wore my cropped target leggings to the store to buy another pair of black and the charcoal. They are beyond comfy with a baggy t-shirt.
@leksiL I am 100% pro full-panel. But I guess I never even gave side panel a fair chance...
********* stuck in a box... the app is not working for me today. Anyways, online only I believe. I’d imagine they’d have some maternity items in store that were returned a MAYBE a bigger store would have it, but I doubt it. Their shipping is expensive, but so far I’ve been pleased because I’m short and they have maternity petite clothes.
Thanks for all the advice ladies and the full panel endorsement! You convinced me to make the leap - I’ll try some on. Looking in the mirror this AM i realized my bump is bigger than I’ve let myself think 😂 so maybe it’s time.
Full disclosure, I have been in full panel jeans since week 10 even though they were still too big and needed a belt to hold them up. Once the bloating started, I couldn't stand how regular pants pressed on my bladder. Full panel all the way!
Bought some full panel jeans from target and although I don’t have the butt sag problem they’re definitely not doing my booty any favors lol. But at this point they’re so comfy I don’t really care. A friend suggested Burlington coat factory to me and although the selection was slim, prices were amazing. I found 3 maternity tops and each were $5.99 and super cute trendy fall colors! Everything else I’ve bought was thrifted but they’re not maternity, just flowy blouses and either stretchy bottoms or bottoms I can easily make into maternity wear. Are there specific thrift stores that have an actual maternity section or are you ladies just scoping out the women’s section?
I finally got some maternity underwear! The first brand (Motherhood) was amazing, the ones I have today are Jessica Simpson and give me wedgies of course I bought a pack of three of them - ugh.
Me: 38, DH: 36 Married Jan 2008 DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
@leksiL I just bought maternity underwear this past weekend from Thyme and they are the best! I no longer have to worry about my underwear falling down inside my pants.
@leksiL I personally haven’t tried them so I have no idea! I need to get some new underwear though. Might hit up target this weekend while I’m escaping Dorian.
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
oh wow. I never bought maternity underwear with my first pregnancy. How do they fit? Do they go over the belly like full-panel pants? Or are they designed to go under? Have I been missing out on more comfort???
Anyone have any recommended short/petite or just plain capri/ankle length maternity leggings? Even trying on the XS or S in the Target brand I have to fold them up at least 3 inches!
@lanie1000 I bought some because of the hype and I'm not sure if it's just because my bump isn't that big yet but I really don't notice the difference lol. The ones I have don't have a belly panel but they're a little higher and very soft!
@lanie1000 I have some that go under and some that go partially up. Not full belly panel up to the armpits, but probably up to my belly button. I decided to try because my regular underwear was starting to fit weirdly and I am very glad I did.
I got some stuff that looks like it will be very cute from the old navy sale. I was told I’d definitely need maternity clothes “so soon” but they still don’t look right. I’m not complaining since I didn’t want my work to know yet but worried I’m gonna have clothes for the wrong season now.
Sorry if this has already been said - but for those struggling with the full panel maternity pants, you can roll the panel down and they might fit better.
A little late to the party, but maternity underwear, under the belly are amazing. I have the Jessica Simpson brand from Motherhood and I did need to size up, and by my third trimester I needed to size up again 😳
Hahaha @Swiftlet I mean. Why not?! I just got a bunch of cute wraps and cape style sweaters at target. They’re not maternity but they’re comfy and spacious!
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Re: Maternity Clothes!
@leksiL I don’t know! lol. I feel like I definitely have a bump but not one that justifies a full panel yet? This is my first time around and full panel seems serious? Haha. I did wonder if it would be uncomfortable too?
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18"
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
If anyone does want to get anything from Old Navy, they’re doing 40% off right now so the mat clothes are cheap!
Im getting a maternity stitch fix this week, too. I’m hoping a few more things and I should be set!
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18"
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
@leksiL thanks lady, I feel a little better haha.
@leksiL I am 100% pro full-panel. But I guess I never even gave side panel a fair chance...
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
FYI Motherhood Maternity is having a great Labor Day sale. Pants were buy one get one today if anyone is shopping tomorrow
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18"
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18"
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
new underwear though. Might hit up target this weekend while I’m escaping Dorian.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's