Getting dressed is getting tricky, and I'm feeling panicked. Here is my conundrum: in the morning, my normal clothes fit fine (maybe a tad snug). But by the evening, I feel like I look four months pregnant.Earlier this year I purged all my size 10 pants. I gave them to the Good Will, because I was comfortably wearing any eights from any store. (Hooray!) I was happy being there. There were a couple of years in college (and one in Germany) when eights were my goal, and it almost seemed unattainable. For the last few years, I've successfully kicked the 10s to the curb.
Jump to now: I'm ready to go back to Good Will and see if they will give my pants back! I'm Googling the following topics: "When is the average time when people start wearing maternity clothes?" and "Should I buy bigger pants or go straight to maternity?"
Here are the helpful answers. "Oh, I'm 25 weeks, and I WISH I could wear pregnancy clothes. I lost 10 pounds in my first trimester due to morning sickness!" "I just wear my husband's clothes, and that seems to work just fine."
That's not helpful, because that's NOT ME... I've been starving since I found out I was expecting this blessed miracle. And there is no way I'm wearing Bob's clothes.
So I think the answer is this: buy some more size 10 pants. It will take a (little?) while to get back in those lovely 8s after the birth of the miracle, I'm sure. So some size 10 pants won't go amiss. Those of you in the know might be saying this: Why not try the Belly Band? It goes over your pants, and you wear said pants unbuttoned. To you I say this: it's weird wearing your pants unbuttoned (and mostly unzipped). Did I mention I teach 13 year olds? One wardrobe malfunction, and I'm toast.
Tomorrow I'll be 9 weeks pregnant. I plan to try the Belly Band, and I'll be going to Old Navy after work for some cheap size ten pants.
3 comments:
I know you don't know me, but i'm beth boswell's sister in law. When i was having the same problems as you, i looped a hair rubberband through my loop hole of my jeans, then hooked it to the button. By doing that it also keeps your pants zipped and you can't tell they are unbuttoned. It just gives you a little exta give when you are inbetween sizes...hopefully this helps you out a little.
Go for affordable but comfortable clothing - dresses that have room to "flow" are great and still look classy! Do whatever it takes to make you feel good about the whole experience. The fashion world today can easily substitute for maternity wear!
Feel blessed - you are,
Momma Weaver
So, I have no advice as I have not had the experiences you are, but when has that ever stopped me from sharing my opinion or thoughts? I love your humor and while I hear your exasperation, I also admire your attitude and the subtle sarcasm. Hold on to that and, no matter what, you'll be more than great! I miss you tons.
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