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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[kiadiva8]

I just came to say I feel your pain with the mood swings...I'll be 24 weeks on Tuesday and I'm sure my boyfriend is ready to strangle me for the frustration I let out on him, lol!

[summerific88]

Uhm I hear you! I'm so not normally an irritated mean person... but pregnancy has brought out the bitch in me. It's awful and I can't wait to go back to being my normal laid back self!! :P

Good luck and congrats!

36w1d

[dcrachel]

I'm so glad it's not just me! I feel like I should be all happy and glowing or something, but instead I want to punch everyone in the ear. I know it will end at some point, I just have to keep things in perspective.

[summerific88]

Yeah it gets a lot better in the 2nd trimester, I didnt feel the need to kill everyone around me ALL the time in the 2nd trimester. But I warn you... the hormones come back with a serious vengeance in the 3rd trimester!! I didnt think I could get this mean, and now I feel like they've sort of evened out again and I'm not so angry. It's a damn roller coaster ride!

[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.

[commwife]

Not sure of your size, but I bought great maternity clothes from Old Navy. I noticed they had size XXL and 18 in pants. There may be larger sizes, but I'm not sure.

Good luck!!!

34w0d

[dcrachel]

Thanks! I didn't even know Old Navy had maternity stuff.

[redmags]

not all the physical stores have maternity (none in my city), but they do sell online and i think you can return stuff to any old navy to save return shipping costs. :-)

[shantilynx]

i bought mine at sears and jc penny. I splurged on one pair of capris from motherhood, but they were really expensive. I couldnt help it, they are so comfy.

17w5d