Maternity Clothes

October 10, 2013

How long do you think I can go without buying maternity clothes (other than the pants I already got? p.s. this is a double sided question, how long can I make my clothes fit and how long till I just need a shopping spree.

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Tabitha Weiler Armstrong: Depends on how comfortable you want to be.  I have some clothes you can borrow if you're interested.

Emily Beth Rusch: very interested! I've been wearing t-shirts most of the time, partially cuz I have 2 exercise classes at school and partially cuz most my other stuff I bought in HS and it definitely doesn't fit, and I was noticing yesterday that my shirt was kinda tight and uncomfy. I could just graduate to Nathan's t-shirts but I don't think he would prefer that.

Camden Fordham Inman: I didn't really get maternity clothes until the later end of my second trimester. I went to goodwill and got a lot of empire waist shirts and dresses and skirts that have a stretchy waist band. I wore lots of leggings and gouchos.  And t-shirts and gym shorts and sweats. I didn't want to buy materinty clothes brand new so I waited until I absolutely needed them and then happened to find someone that had some they just finished using.

Krista Mullins: No shame in maternity clothes! And seriously, after a kid or two you'll kick yourself for holding out. No one is going to give you a trophy, just wear what is MADE for your body at this time in your life!

Krista Mullins: You'll be surprised how cute maternity stuff is these days anyways. And the comfort will astound you!

Sarah Latchaw: I get mine out by month 4. I love my comfy clothes. You will wish you did it sooner. Rock that baby bump like it's your business.

Krista Mullins: And if it helps, you can think of it as an investment because unfortunately, at least for me, those maternity clothes become a necessity much sooner come the next baby...

Emily Beth Rusch: Oh I totally love maternity clothes! I'm just trying to hold out for financial reasons. Tires for my car this month weren't cheap

Tina Marie Rusch: Seriously, one day you will wake up and wish you had them! They are soooo comfy! Maxi dresses were my fave, and not even maternity ones. Target has them cheap.

Krista Mullins: I always have CRAZY good luck at consignment sales. They may be through this fall.... not sure, but Kid to Kid is a maternity/kids consignment that has good stuff usually. I will have to pull mine out and see if I have any I can part with.

Krista Mullins: *consignment STORE, sorry

Sarah Latchaw: Also eBay.  or if you go to the Salvation Army on venture drive they have cute cheap stuff from old navy and motherhood. Or if you find some jeans you want turned into maternity pants let me know I have a friend whose mom does that;) I actually found a bunch of mine on craigslist at someone's house in buck head. She did all the hard wok finding the stuff and I got a deal since she was done having kids:)

Jennifer Wallace Wells: You need a Bella band! I never had to buy maternity pants!

Emily Beth Rusch: I got 2 of those early on but I hate that my jeans button showed through and I was constantly adjusting it

Tabitha Weiler Armstrong: I'll pull mine back out and put them in my trunk. We can meet up after stake conference on Sunday.

Emily Beth Rusch: That sounds amazing tabitha! Thanks a ton!!!

Tabitha Weiler Armstrong: I also have some Preggy Pops you can have. They didn't do anything for me, but maybe they will for you--worth a try anyway.

Camden Fordham Inman: GOODWILL!! That's what I did.

Emily Beth Rusch: Camden Fordham Inman, I love you but buying clothes at goodwill drives me crazy. I hate the hunt that is so disorganized and trying to find my size including things long enough for me. I will resort to it if need be but for now, it's at the bottom of my list.

Camden Fordham Inman: Lol.  I completely understand.  that makes sense.  It is a search everytime, which sucks, but to me it's worth the possiblity of coming across a couple of great finds for real cheap.  lol. I also asked around the ward to see if anyone was giving some away, but it looks like lots of people here are willing to help you out!

Wendy Camarena Paulukaitis: My pants usually fit until the last month. It is my shirts that I need to buy. Buying the half shirts work.https://www.etsy.com/.../maternity-belly-band-pregnancy...

Wendy Camarena Paulukaitis: This is an example. I wear mine under my shirts to give my shirts length. I would also buy some clothes that are nice and good quality. You will probably do it again. Buy them as you need them. You never know how your body will grow. You may be huge or have just a tiny bump. Look around online and you can find good deals. If you want to try stuff on just to see go to one of the pregnancy stores. They have bumps you can try on with the clothes. Have fun with it.

Chelsea Johnston: I've already switched to almost completely maternity clothes (minus like basketball shorts, sweats, and tshirts) because it was getting super uncomfortable to try and squeeze into regular clothes. At this point, your baby will start growing rapidly. Like an inch a week I believe.