This week

[dcrachel]

This week has been ups and downs. I had my first appt with the midwife and I am due Sept. 16. I have a feeling that isn't right...I don't know why. I realize my last period was December 11, but my cycles are short, like 24 days, and I'm pretty sure I conceived Dec. 22 or 23. Does it matter if my due date is off by a day or two? No, of course not,

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[missmaxattax]

I don't know your size or anything... but I know Old Navy was my best bet for clothes while I was pregnant. I didn't even buy their maternity clothes so much as their regular plus sized clothes. Target also had a few bigger things. Maybe you could check those out?

I hope things get better for you. =)

[firecracker725]

Seconded! I was a size 16 pre-pregnancy, and most of their x-large maternity things are very roomy on me. Also, JCPenney has several cute things. Stay away from Motherhood. Their stuff is cut way small and then shrinks terribly.

[dcrachel]

Good to know! Thanks. I'm a 16, too, although I'm starting to get a bit fuller already (thanks, boobs). I'll definitely check out Old Navy and JC Penny when I start looking for the real maternity stuff. Also good to know those places are on the cheaper side! I dont' plan on spending a lot of money on clothes I can only wear for a few months!

[firecracker725]

I've been able to get by with 6 pair of solid color pants, 2 pair of jeans, and various shirts. I found it helpful to buy mostly short sleeved and 3/4 sleeved shirts and just throw a cardigan over them on cool days. You won't need anything heavy unless you live in a really cold climate. I've even been able to wear my non-maternity coat, unbuttoned of course. I saw no need in buying a ton of clothes that I'd only be wearing for a few months.

[mummygeorgie]

8 pairs of pants is a lot! :O I have 2 pairs of pants that fit me atm :) And a skirt. In my second pregnancy I was working so I had two pairs of work-suitable pants and 1 pair of jeans.

[meeshaphrenic]

FYI, they're doing 75% off clearance right this moment at old navy, i just came in the door from snagging a maternity top for $5 and a pair of belly panel jeans for $6. as a pre-pregnancy size 16 you could probably wear their maternity XL or XXL. not all stores carry maternity but they have a finder on their website, i've noticed that the newer stores do.