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HOLY BLOATING BATMAN!!
By Soccerfam10 » Posted Oct. 11, 2012 10:07am - 168 views - 2 comments

Well here I am 5wks and 5 days and I am so BLOATED!!! As I said prior, I've gain alot of weight due to the boy diet and now I can't fit in my pants! I feel so silly (but secretly love it) pulling out my maternity clothes. Again no other symptoms, feeling really good.

Now since we (really me) have been planning TTC for this baby. I started accumulate maternity clothes for the last three months. I really enjoy being pregnant! I looked everywhere for cheap maternity clothes. I pick up clearence clothes for the season I felt that I would be pregnant. I also hit the second hand store and ebay. I have set a $300 budget for all my clothes. So far I have hit $195. I felt pretty good about what I've got so far. I've gotten all types of brands, Motherhood, Peas in the Pod (I think), Liz Lange, Gap,and Old Navy. I've got 5 pairs of jeans, 6 pairs of capris, about 20 shirts(long and short sleeve), 3 pairs of work pants, 3 dresses, 2 pairs of shorts,and plenty of undershirts. I believe I will only have to purchase new are my bras.

Lately I've been thinking about getting a Bella Band. While I am still early in this pregnancy I think it will help with my current BLOATING issues and me leaving my buttons unbuttoned. While I am at home I just thrown on my yoga pants and I'm good. Work is another thing. I work in a professional office and has a dress code. Working with tight pants SUCKS!!!! It has been bothering me for the pass two days. So am I silly to already wanting to be in my maternity clothes ???

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Comment from Soccerfam10 » Posted Oct. 11, 2012 5:58pm Thanks so much Boston Mama!!! I know this is my fourth and I thought i would make it to my 12th week .....NOPE! I am so bloated I really just want to be in my yoga pants. I think I will wait for the bras since I will be nursing and I know my breast will change closer to delievery. Tell me how the Bella Band works for you!

Comment from Bostonmama08 » Posted Oct. 11, 2012 4:50pm Haha...I just asked this question the other day! I am 5w5d and already wearing maternity jeans!! I went out last night and bought 1 pair of skinny jeans and 1 pair of bootcut jeans from Motherhood Maternity....instantly felt RELIEF!! I, too, am VERY bloated! Plus, this is my second pregnancy so...I figured things pop out quicker second time around! So, you're not alone! That's a great budget for clothes. My total last night was a little over $100, plus I bought a Bella Band and 2 new bras (went up 2 cup sizes already!). I'll have to get some sweaters along the way....but that's about it. Hoping to keep my budget right around where you set yours! You are not silly for wanting to pull out the maternity pants! Your comfort is first and foremost....so by all means be as comfortable as you can get. Even if that means wearing maternity. There is no shame in it......after all, you are pregnant so you can wear it! :)