I have a few things I ordered last pregnancy from Seraphine (jeans, a couple of tanks, and a super comfy jumpsuit). I recently ordered a dress, underwear, and jeans from Gilt and they all work great. Also also I ordered a denim overalls dress, joggers, and a tee from JojoMamanBebe and I love them all. I have nursing bras from Seraphine, Bamboobies, and Cosabella that should all work. I’m a bit nervous I’ll get too big to fit into anything, but I live in the woods so if I spend the summer as a giant nudist that works too. 😂
I got my maternity bathing suits from Shein today, and 11/14 are going to work! Yes, that's a lot of suits, but they were only $7 or $8 each! yay!
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
Bought this dress in pale green and loved it so much I just bought in red too! Super flattering and comfortable, and also shows off the growing bump. Had to share since these are the types of things I’ll be wearing for the next 5.5 months haha. LIDLIT Sleeveless Ribbed Midi Dresses for Women Square Neck Side Split Bodycon Dress with Belt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P89K8GR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2KMGHCACKRX672JHP1R9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
@knottieabf8889cc99d07fa I’m going for a lot of those same brands + ASOS. The Storq overalls are AMAZING. What have you gotten and loved from Hatch so far?
I can also recommend Kindred Bravely for underwear and bras, but haven’t tried any of the regular clothes yet.
@serenity_by_van I got the unitard (which has a built in bra and is amazing), compression socks (so good), and secret nursing dress. I unfortunately love everything I purchased and am keeping it all lol. It’s superb quality, and I plan on wearing it nursing and beyond. Worth it!
I bought maternity jeans from Shein and old navy and they are still too big. So I invested in a bellaband by Ingrid and Isabel so I can wear my existing jeans. And I'm so glad I did. My jeans still fit just can button them up. In Ontario they have them at snugglebugz.
@Fluffy1187 It's really variable, but I've never had anything to take longer than a week and a 1/2, and usually it's more like 4 or 5 days
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
@Fluffy1187 it takes longer for me. They usually ship from China pretty quickly but then it has to get through customs in the US and then to USPS/UPS for local delivery. Takes about 2 weeks for me. Took a week once it got to the US to get through USPS mail system.
I got skinny jeans from pink blush this week that fit great, plus two old navy dresses I’m in love with, for $20 each! They are short enough for the hot weather but long enough for work and I can dress them up or down. The jeans were a bit pricier but they were still on sale and I can wear them with all my shirts, even regular-length ones.
I checked out rent the runway and all the maternity brands they use (didn’t sign up yet). Ingrid and Isabel, Seraphine and Ripe were cute and affordable. I got a couple pairs of jeans and a bra from Seraphine, and an Express dress by Ripe because I had a gift card Will have to check out Shein!
@ciscothedog2018 thanks for the heads up! Just ordered a few plain tshirts, tank tops and a few pairs of shorts. I wanted a couple of those bodycon dresses but they were out of my size 😢 oh well, I’ll keep checking for the restock.
Stocked up on some H&M things today. 20% off and 12% cash back with Rakuten. I loved them last pregnancy, and I'm hoping I love them just as much this time around! I already got my Old Navy haul, and it was decent, but not mind-blowing. Everything I got, though, is much better priced than the Stitch Fix stuff I don't think I'll ever buy again. That stuff is so over-priced for what it is!
@trapperkeeper87 a lot of what I was dreaming about for old navy wasn't available in my size when I went to buy. I'm a bit disappointed, but I'll place an order later today for some shorts and leggings. I'm going to check out h&m.
I finally wore a pair of panel inset jeans from Gap/Old Navy and I honestly don't like the panel inset. The fit was great all over, but halfway through the day I realized that the waist is squeezing my bump into an awkward looking muffin top. I wanted to love the panel inset, but I don't think it's for me. Maybe because I had some padding on my midsection to begin with? This feels like the low rise of maternity jean rises.
I told my husband he has to make me order some new clothes today. I have been wearing the same thing for the last two weeks and am in total denial that my clothes really don't fit lol
I got the Levis skinny jeans from amazon and they’ve been great, but now I have a possible inkling of a bump and I’m already uncomfortable.
What pants are y’all wearing? I’m still a size 8/medium. My waist is just not going to accommodate the discomfort and I can’t either sit straight as a rod or lay down all day.
Also posted in the big question thread because I forgot about this one
I've been in maternity or waistess things since like 8 weeks lol
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
I wore a belly band I bought at target for a while with regular pants. It’s just a stretchy piece of fabric but it allows you to walk around (and sit) with your pants unbuttoned/unzipped. It was great for fitting into pants before I could wear maternity. This pregnancy I only wear stretchy waist joggers and leggings everyday so I haven’t needed it. With my last three I wore the belly band for several weeks so I could keep wearing my work pants.
I’m looking forward to Friday when my new pants arrive. I’m so uncomfortable and I just look bloated - although hubbs took a good look at me and also noted that my waist is changing. It was a dangerous moment for him but he survived
@pangolindrome I dug out my Ingrid & Isabel capris from last pregnancy and they've been my go-to recently (they have a full panel). Heads up that your hips may expand - permanently or temporarily - so keep that in mind when buying clothes. Last pregnancy I went from a 12 to a tight 16 (but 18 was far too big on me), and afterward settled between 12 and 14. I made the mistake of thinking my hips wouldn't really change, but by about 6 months I needed all new pants.
@pangolindrome LOL. My hubs has been very careful to not say anything like that. He’s only been commenting on how big my boobs are 😂 I definitely noticed I’m wider too through my middle. I put on a pair of pre-preg jeans with a belly band and yeah, I noticed I filled those out differently than I used to haha
I finally bought a couple maternity pcs, and OMG they are a gamechanger! Target tops, and fabletics maternity leggings. I'm curious about the side panel pants from target. They look like the seems at the tops of the inserts could be itchy on the belly... I guess I won't know unless I try them.
@pangolindrome I have a pair of the Indigo Blue jeggings and LOVE them! They're my favorite pair of maternity pants thus far and I've tried a few different brands (Old Navy, Gap, and Branch&Twig). The ones I have are a grey pair but I'm hoping that maybe the brand is consistent and you'll love what your SIL recommended! I got mine on Macys for less than they're listed on Amazon, but you might have to watch for a sale.
I just ordered some maternity jeans through the Try Before you Buy thing with Amazon Prime. I've never used it before, but I figured it was worth a shot! I hate returning things and it seems like they make it simple.
@lalarose22 I haven't had to order any yet, but one of my coworkers ordered the mock wrap tops from Cherokee and says they're great! Not sure about what she does for pants though, which I feel like might be the harder thing.
I just ordered some maternity jeans through the Try Before you Buy thing with Amazon Prime. I've never used it before, but I figured it was worth a shot! I hate returning things and it seems like they make it simple.
It’s SUPER EASY! Most of the time, you just walk into UPS and scan a code Amazon gives you when you start the return.
I love Madewell jeans and they actually have a maternity line. I bought a pair of jeans a couple months ago when they were on sale and finally threw them on today because I have been so uncomfortable. They fit amazingly and have stretch to them. The wait falls under my belly so well see how they hold up.
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I’m a bit nervous I’ll get too big to fit into anything, but I live in the woods so if I spend the summer as a giant nudist that works too. 😂
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
LIDLIT Sleeveless Ribbed Midi Dresses for Women Square Neck Side Split Bodycon Dress with Belt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P89K8GR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2KMGHCACKRX672JHP1R9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
I can also recommend Kindred Bravely for underwear and bras, but haven’t tried any of the regular clothes yet.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
everything worked! So happy about that.
I’m still a size 8/medium. My waist is just not going to accommodate the discomfort and I can’t either sit straight as a rod or lay down all day.
My SIL suggested these so I ordered a pair
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WMFPSW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_BKGV6W87EZFCSQS0893Q
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
I have a pair of the Indigo Blue jeggings and LOVE them! They're my favorite pair of maternity pants thus far and I've tried a few different brands (Old Navy, Gap, and Branch&Twig). The ones I have are a grey pair but I'm hoping that maybe the brand is consistent and you'll love what your SIL recommended! I got mine on Macys for less than they're listed on Amazon, but you might have to watch for a sale.