they still don't fit!

The first time you do something it's always tough. I snow ploughed myself into other toddlers on the bunny slope the first time I went skiing. I sat shyly in the corner my first day of Grade 1, hoping no one would see me, or god forbid ask me a question. My first time with a guy - that was no fun at all - memorable, but no fun at all.

My first time buying pregnancy clothes: maybe not the worst thing ever, but it didn't go very well and I ended up leaving the store, Kick maternity on Eglinton Ave., just west of Avenue Road, with a pair of non-maternity leggings and nothing more.

The upside is that I did learn what "pop" means. The salesperson had to explain it to me over and over, after every time I said something like: "I can't buy these, they're too big" or "when the hell can I start purchasing clothes that zip up?" or "why do I feel like Steve Urkel?"

"Well," she said, getting increasingly frustrated each time, "you haven't popped yet."

I've heard the term, a lot, but until this weekend I didn't understand that to "pop," the salesgirl explained, means to be the same size in the morning as in the evening - when the late day bloat sticks around. Forever.

For first time preggers, such as myself, that may not happen till six months. Sheesh!

So, I did what I usually do when shopping for clothes that don't fit (until now it's been jeans). I threw a tantrum. A quiet one, just in the dressing room by myself to ensure I could return to the store without feeling like the salesperson put my face on a dartboard in the back room.

And I left with my leggings. At least they don't need to zip up! 

Comments

[Maddy]

Give in to the 'dark side'. Buy that Bella Band!!! You won't regret it ; )

[laura]

why are you so against bella bands? honestly they were a lifesaver for me during the awkward stage!! You really really should reconsider. Plus they help during the stage where your pants constantly fall down because your belly is waaay too big. SOO annoying. Oh, and it's amazing after you've had the baby and there's another awkward stage when you're waiting to fit back into pre-pregnancy clothes!!
A bella band is a MUST for moi!

[Michele Henry]

The truth is - I don't know why I'm against bella bands!! I'm just dying to find clothes that fit well and don't make me feel like I'm gut-heavy. You'd think that with so many pregnant women out there, someone would have invented magic pants or something for this weird in between stage.
But you're right Laura, I should give bella bands a chance. I'll let you know what happens!

[Lynore]

Ugh, the thought of maternity shopping bothers me to no end. Have you ever tried belly belts? It's kinda like the elastic band idea only better designed. A little strip of elastic about an inch in width with two buttons on one end and a button hole on the other. Tbey help keep you comfortably in your own pants as long as possible. They come in different lengths as well to accommodate the growth. I'm 15w 3d and haven't been able to button my pants since week 10. My g/f lent me her belly belts and they have been a lifesaver especially since my pre-pregnancy pants still fit everywhere except when it comes to buttoning them (although that's apt to change soon since I'm gaining weight like a trucker).

[sally]

I'm a little late to this 'converstation' but have recently discovered maternity pants from Ricki's. They zip up and the sides will adjust with you as your belly goes. I couldn't be happier with them. They're only available in some Ricki's stores - but well worth the drive in my opinion.