It's officially a Fat Monday for me

[hokiegirl82]

I think I tried on about 6 sweaters this morning before finding something that I deemed appropriate to wear to work. I didn't buy any bigger size or maternity sweaters because I thought I could get away with what I had for the rest of the cold months, but man, it's becoming harder and harder to look in the mirror in the morning and find anything I approve to wear to work. I bought some maternity tanks, short sleeve shirts and long sleeve shirts, but some days call for a sweater and they all make me feel ginormous because they are just a little too tight for my liking.

My stomach looks so freaking bloated! I'm getting a very tiny little bump below my belly button, but everything above my belly button to my boobs is so freaking bloated looking - I feel like all of my organs are being pushed up into my boobs. And don't get me started on my boobs - I'm up from a 34DD to a 38DDD and god I feel like they get bigger every day.

If I could just wear the same pair of sweats, big tshirt and hoodie for the next 3 months I would be ok, but I don't think the law firm I work at would be ok with it.

I'm going to have to do some more shopping once the weather warms up in March - I can definitely see I'm gonna need some more tops, a few dresses, and maybe some skirts. Boo for Fat Monday!

[smock]

Ugh I feel your pain! I also tried to avoid buying sweaters, since I figured I wouldn't need them much, but damn maternity clothes just look and fit so much better even though I only have a small bump at this point. My regular tops just fit really weird.

I've been getting away with wearing a blazer or cardigan over a maternity top or dress. My regular blazers and cardigans fit fine, so I'm hoping that can carry me until spring when I can just take off the outer layer. Oh, but I did notice that while I can still button my blazer, it looks really weird because I zoomed from a 32DDD to a 34G already!

[kermit]

I'm still in regular clothes but I kinda want a Bobeau for sitting at my desk at work. I just don't know what size to get. I know it will probably look hideous but I need warmth!

[shelbyann]

I got a couple of sweaters from Old Navy that were pretty cheap and reasonably cute. They were WAY more flattering on me, even when I was barely showing.

[rbp]

What are you doing for bras? This is my biggest clothing concern. I am a 34F not pregnant, and those babies are EXPENSIVE!

[kermit]

Jan 6, 2014 13:24:53 GMT -5 rbp said:

What are you doing for bras? This is my biggest clothing concern. I am a 34F not pregnant, and those babies are EXPENSIVE!

I'm normally a 32DD so mine are $$$ and harder to find. I have a few wire-free ones that are stretchy and will work, though I haven't really grown yet. But I have implants, so I don't need as much support as a natural 32DD does. I really like Coobie bras, but I'm not sure if they'll be supportive enough for you.

[bowies]

LALALALA I can't hear you. I'm still stuffing myself into my 34DD bras. They will remain that size dammit. ::sobs::

[smock]

Jan 6, 2014 13:24:53 GMT -5 rbp said:

What are you doing for bras? This is my biggest clothing concern. I am a 34F not pregnant, and those babies are EXPENSIVE!

I held out and didn't buy new bras until I was around 15 weeks. It was uncomfortable. I ended up buying the same bra style a few cup sizes larger, and I'm hoping to make it work with these two bras, because yeah that was over $80. Stupid expensive huge bras. 

My boob growth seems to have leveled off for the moment (fingers crossed). 

[smock]

Jan 6, 2014 13:30:52 GMT -5 bowies said:

LALALALA I can't hear you. I'm still stuffing myself into my 34DD bras. They will remain that size dammit. ::sobs::

Yeah, I went with denial for a while. When I finally sized up, I realized just how uncomfortable I had been in the sadly too-small old bra!

[jene]

Jan 6, 2014 13:24:53 GMT -5 rbp said:

What are you doing for bras? This is my biggest clothing concern. I am a 34F not pregnant, and those babies are EXPENSIVE!

I bought some bra extenders off of amazon that worked for awhile, but I am going to buy a couple of new bras to get me through the last half.  My cups are definitely running over

[hokiegirl82]

I had to go buy new bras at only 7 weeks because mine grew so much in the first few weeks - I went to a bra store at the local outlet mall and was lucky to find 2 wire-free bras 1 cup size up (I stayed the same band size). A few weeks ago I bought some bra extenders on amazon, plus 2 more bras up 2 band sizes but same cup size (went from a 34DD to a 38DDD). The bras aren't the prettiest, but they do the job for now. I'm sure I'll have to go up in size again, at that point I might just buy some nursing bras. The bras at the outlet weren't too expensive and I found the bras on amazon to be not so expensive. I hate buying bras online but I was desperate for more bras to wear so I went ahead and got lucky with the bras I purchased.

If my H tells me one more time how big my boobs have gotten I might strangle him. Yes I know they're huge - they're attached to me!

[changedname]

Jan 6, 2014 13:24:53 GMT -5 rbp said:

What are you doing for bras? This is my biggest clothing concern. I am a 34F not pregnant, and those babies are EXPENSIVE!

 I am a 34DD not pregnant and got a 3 pack in large of the Ahh bra/genie bra from Walmart and they have seen me through since around 14 weeks. They are super comfy too and cheap.  www.walmart.com/ip/As-Seen-on-TV-Genie-Bra-Small-Black-Nude-2-Pack/21079811. ( I have the ah bra in black, nude and white).

If you don't want to get sweaters, I would just get some long sleeve jersey tops from ON and wear them with chunky cardigans, that is what I normally wear.

[mellimel19]

As for sweaters, I've been able to get a lot of use out of my sweaters that have no buttons or zippers- I think they're called dusters? I even bought a few more so that I can just throw on a tank top and sweater on top. Plus I like that they are not maternity wear, so I will be able to get use out of them postpartum.

[D2M]

Jan 6, 2014 14:23:51 GMT -5 mellimel19 said:

As for sweaters, I've been able to get a lot of use out of my sweaters that have no buttons or zippers- I think they're called dusters? I even bought a few more so that I can just throw on a tank top and sweater on top. Plus I like that they are not maternity wear, so I will be able to get use out of them postpartum.

This is what I'm doing.  I'm hoping I'll be able to get through the winter with lots of layers because I won't get huge for another few months.  If I find a good deal on something cute, however, I may cave and buy a real maternity sweater or two. 

[statlerwaldorf]

Jan 6, 2014 13:20:29 GMT -5 kermit said:

I'm still in regular clothes but I kinda want a Bobeau for sitting at my desk at work. I just don't know what size to get. I know it will probably look hideous but I need warmth!

It has been so cold that I want one too.  I'm just afraid it will highlight my low bump which looks more like a beer gut at this point.

[statlerwaldorf]

I had some good luck with inexpensive maternity sweaters from Old Navy. My regular sweaters keep riding up.

[catsarecute]

I know I should be out of my 38C bras but I just don't want to buy new ones. But I think those days are numbered and I should just go for it. It will be more comfortable and I won't look like a freak when I take my shirt off at home. It is kind of horrifying!

[mellimel19]

Jan 6, 2014 15:00:58 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

Jan 6, 2014 13:20:29 GMT -5 kermit said:

I'm still in regular clothes but I kinda want a Bobeau for sitting at my desk at work. I just don't know what size to get. I know it will probably look hideous but I need warmth!

It has been so cold that I want one too.  I'm just afraid it will highlight my low bump which looks more like a beer gut at this point.

I have one and have a relatively low bump, and I don't think it looks bad. Even if it did, it is sooo cozy and comfy I wouldn't care!

[browneyedgirl9]

I have found that cardigan sweater and open front sweaters (non maternity styles) mixed with maternity tshirts and a statement necklace have been a life saver this winter as my office attire.

[pinotgrig]

It's frigid here today and I was deadset on wearing leggings, a dress, and boots. The dress is maternity but the leggings are NOT.

I've had a stomachache (stomach, not baby parts) since an hour after getting here my leggings are so uncomfortable. They're hiked way up, but the general tightness sucks. I've been contemplating shutting my door and taking them off until it's time to go home.

I did order some ON maternity leggings last night but they're obviously not doing me any good right now.

[pixiedust]

Jan 6, 2014 13:24:53 GMT -5 rbp said:

What are you doing for bras? This is my biggest clothing concern. I am a 34F not pregnant, and those babies are EXPENSIVE!

Nordstrom Rack.  I went from a 34D to a 36DDD.  

[statlerwaldorf]

Jan 6, 2014 13:24:53 GMT -5 rbp said:

What are you doing for bras? This is my biggest clothing concern. I am a 34F not pregnant, and those babies are EXPENSIVE!

You might get lucky.  My bra size didn't change much while I was pregnant.  I only went from a 40F to a 42F.  It was near the end and I just started wearing nursing bras.  My bra size didn't change while nursing.  Plus my nursing bras had a little more stretch in the cups.