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hmonkeyhmonkey member
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one of dh's co-workers offered up a giant bag of maternity clothing.  i should have known better.

i have met this woman, and she is lovely and charming.  however, she's also tiny, like christina on tough love couples tiny. 

i got half a giant bag yesteday, and it's all size small or xsmall.  there are five pairs of jeans -- all designer, all size 4 and under.  the only pair of pants that fits is a pair of sweatpants, and y'all know i don't do sweatpants.

i had myself a good laugh and a nice hop around the bedroom as i greased up and tried to get into a tube skirt (i know).  i'm keeping a few shirts, but everthing else is heading back to her with a grateful note and a box of cupcakes.

btw, why did no one tell me that all maternity pants are pull-ons?  i would have been shopping at maternity stores a long time ago if i had known this glorious fact.
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  • baconsmombaconsmom member
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah, but they don't have any fcking pockets. 

    I'm still bitter about maternity clothes, sorry. 
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  • hmonkeyhmonkey member
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    edited December 2011

    oh baconsmom, i know. maternity clothes and their shortcomings are only some of the things that make up your crown of thorns.

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  • NOLABridesmaidNOLABridesmaid member
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    edited December 2011
    Ha. That's for the visual.

    Very nice of her, but I'm sure you aren't the first chick to not be able to use them.
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  • nicoleg1982nicoleg1982 member
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    edited December 2011
    Yes they do, BMom.  At least most of my jeans/shorts had pockets.   Not so much my work pants though.  I will say that during the heat of the summer, all you will want to wear is a moo-moo with a fan stuck between your legs.
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  • NOLABridesmaidNOLABridesmaid member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks. Darn. I need some new contacts.
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  • *Barbie**Barbie* member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_clothing-br?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:d5f74e61-472a-4f20-8412-c0f7af0a73d1Post:14b09ffb-fef8-495f-b115-edc15ed4b9ab">Re: clothing (br)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Yes they do, BMom.  At least most of my jeans/shorts had pockets.   Not so much my work pants though.  I will say that during the heat of the summer, all you will want to wear is a moo-moo with a fan stuck between your legs.
    Posted by nicoleg1982[/QUOTE]

    <div>I'll be moving to Houston over the summer - note to self - buy mumu, fan, and some straps.</div>
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  • baconsmombaconsmom member
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    edited December 2011
    I never found any. Didn't matter: I couldn't wear maternity past about month six, anyway; it was all too small.

    Hmo, I like to complain; I don't think I'm a martyr. I have a cushy life. I just like bitching. 
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  • AuntFloAuntFlo member
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    hmo - if you don't mind answering, what size do you wear?
    I have several maternity tops that shrunk and I'll never where them.  (BTW, Motherhood Maternity stuff sucks - - never put their clothes in the dryer.)  If you want them, you can have them.   I'd say they are probably a size M to M/L now.  They're all summer tops.
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  • nicoleg1982nicoleg1982 member
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    edited December 2011
    Hmo, I have the dress I wore to the hospital and some maternity tank tops if you want them.  None are particularly impressive - all Old Navy stuff I think.
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  • hmonkeyhmonkey member
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    edited December 2011
    oh, i'm fine on shirts.  it's all just empire waist stuff, and i have enough of that already.  thank you for offering!
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  • nicoleg1982nicoleg1982 member
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    Just FTR, I *did* wash out the amniotic fluid. 
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  • DG1DG1 member
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    edited December 2011
    empire waist will last for a while, but eventually your bewbs will get huge and nothing will fit anyway.  Plus, eventually your belly will go beyond what even an empire waist can handle.

    FWIW, I recommend looking around at consignment stores.  Once Upon A Child has a fairly nice maternity section. Plenty of crap, but the occasional gem. And cheap.  I also had a lot of luck at JC Penney, of all places.  Again, nothing fabulous, but very passable pants, casual shirts, dress shirts, jeans, and even dresses, usually on sale for 40% off or more.

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  • GBCKGBCK member
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    edited December 2011
    Mine have pockets...excpet the super cheap ones from SIL's hand-me down.

    But they're damn expensive.
    But comfy.
    (although they fit funny.  The ones i"m wearing today fit me a weeka go...and are falling down today)
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  • nicoleg1982nicoleg1982 member
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    For reals, JCP and Sears were the shizzzz for maternity wear.  Some shirts (basic button downs for work) I got for $3 on clearance.
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  • loveshine1loveshine1 member
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    How soon did you guys have to start wearing maternity clothes?
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  • nicoleg1982nicoleg1982 member
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    ::shrug::  I can't remember.  4 months?  5?  Even at 9, I was still wearing some regular clothes.

    Oh, I also have a black casual w/eyelet skirt in a Large if any preggos want it.  It's not maternity, but has a soft, elastic waist.  I'd wear it with tank tops or tees on the weekends.
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  • AuntFloAuntFlo member
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    I started wearing them around 12 weeks, because I'm fat.

    And I got my best and least expensive clothes at JCPenney.  
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  • hmonkeyhmonkey member
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    edited December 2011

    i'm at 4 mos, and i can no longer wear any of my normal pants.

    loveshine, i hope you are asking for a rough estimate, not actual advice as to when you should switch over.

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  • loveshine1loveshine1 member
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    Just a rough estimate. Everything still fits, although certain jeans are more comfortable unbuttoned under a long shirt while sitting down.
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  • *Barbie**Barbie* member
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    edited December 2011
    I've been working from home a lot, so it's nice not having to worry about it yet (sweatpants / pjs every day) - i'm glad pretty much all of my new (warm weather) work dresses and tops are empire-waisted or were a little too big when i bought them 2 months ago. I have a business trip in about 3 weeks, so i'll need to make sure that my pants are still comfy before I go. I've actually lost about 5 lbs since mid-March, so if anything, they should fit a little better now. 


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  • Paulo's Menina BelaPaulo's Menina Bela member
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    I started wearing maternity at about 4 months. I started with the bella bands, but they're kind of a PITA and don't work at all with regular jeans. My "bump" is more me than baby.

    I like motherhood's clothes and haven't had any shrinkage problems, but then I dry my clothes on a line.
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  • hmonkeyhmonkey member
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    edited December 2011
    it's not just empire.  y'all know how much i love my giant, shapeless dresses.
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  • loveshine1loveshine1 member
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    I need to get some big shapeless dresses.
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  • *Barbie**Barbie* member
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    a few of the ones i got:

    http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brandswomen/apt9/dresses/PRD~600820/Apt+9+Kaleidoscope+Babydoll+Dress.jsp


    *i tossed the belt on #2 

    and have worn both with this (open) in a bright green (same color green as in dress #1):

    this one (in pink) was a little big, but will give room to grow:
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