Maternity Clothes

[JoyRenee]

So this morning I woke up so bloated I couldn't comfortably wear my regular jeans. I had to break out my maternity jeans! I'm less than 6 weeks!!! Please tell me I'm not the only one. I feel ridiculous donning them so early. Though I lost weight and inches before getting pregnant I am coming into this at 177 lbs (I don't know how to convert it for those of you who don't use lbs for weight). It is just to the point I cannot suck in my stomach anymore without it hurting. Plus, this is my fifth pregnancy so it stands to reason I'd blow up like a blimp pretty quick.

At least my belly looks cute and round, though. It's not like you have to guess if I'm overweight or pregnant, thankfully!!!

[sphillips]

I've been using the rubber band trick that Kellyjo mentioned for a couple weeks (I'm 8 weeks today). It really works, you'd be surprised. I had to get some new clothes this weekend because I'm starting a new job that requires work casual clothing. I had lost 7 pounds and 14.5 inches over the last 8 months and was down to wearing size 5/6. Even though I've lost 3 more pounds since I've found out that I was pregnant, I had to buy size 9/10 pants. I wanted them a little loose, so I can wear them for a few months but still, 2 sizes?! Thats crazy. I never thought I'd show so soon. I don't think any one else can tell but I sure can. For right now, I don't really feel pregnant, just fat.  ;-)

[J_MO]

Well I have a feeling that when I put on my regular clothes tomorrow things are not going to fit quite right.  My belly feels huge today and I am not even 6 weeks yet either.  They say you show faster the more times you are pregnant.  This is my 3rd pregnancy.  

[kellyjo82801]

I got a great idea for those of you that don't have any maternity pants. I saw something on a website that you can find a rubber band. Put it around your button and into the first loop on the other side and conncet it to the botton again. It works for me since I have no maternity cloth yet. And all you gotta do is get a long shirt to cover the rubber band. It's a great way to save money. I can't zip my jeans either anymore and it feels uncomfortable if I try. Might go today to look at some long shirts since I don't really have any. Gonna do the rubber band thing till my belly really grows.

[avik7]

girl i had to break down and buy a pair of maternity jeans may i add they are rockin cute..i had one pair of jeans that fit me but recently they wouldnt stay zipped! It was really embarasing walking around with my zipper down..every 5 seconds! My mom went with me and bought me like 6 shirts that i could have gone with out but they are really cute..i will be able to wear them now until prob a couple months..i have a lot of shirts that are realy flowy from before i was preg that i can still wear but they are getting snug and my boobs are popping out everywhere..i told myself i wasnt going to be one of those girls that bought maternity close this early in preagnancy, but i really didnt have a choice!

[shasy03]

I don't have any maternity clothes.  My jeans are getting very snug.  Thankfully I've lost some weight so it's not unbearable at the moment.  I do have a couple that I just can't wear b/c when I do I get cramps and it just hurts.  Other than that...I stay in my sweats and pjs unless we go out somewhere....I have a feeling I'll be getting some too.  I started the pregnancy at 160 and every says...you don't look it.  I'm down to 155.  We'll see how it goes I guess.  

[chantal21]

awww! I have a pair of jeans (my fav.!!) and they are starting to get snug. I remember with Jeremiah this didn't happen until around 14-16 weeks. I guess the more times you are pregnant, the faster your belly grows! I do have a pair though that are stretchy and they fit great and they will stretch for some time yet! =) But lately, I am just wearing sweats and being lazy. lol. I'm sure I'll be breaking out the maternity stuff soon!! =) I do have a little pouch now...and can barely suck it in anymore!!