Maternity clothing question?

Hi ladies, I am 5weeks1day between the weight I've gained before TTC and the bloating that I get on some days, my pants are no where near buttoning. I bought a belly band for the days that buttoning is just not an option. My question is, when is the earliest everyone was in maternity pants? I don't want to go buy new non=maternity clothes when I know I'll out grow them. I ordered a pair of jeans from motherhood this week with the coupon code, however I feel so silly wearing them already. Thoughts? Advice?

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I'm 11 weeks today and I'm wearing that bella band thing for a little over a week now. My jeans can button, but they are SOOOO uncomfortable. I'm sitting here trying to decide what to do. I might go out and buy some leggings, and tunics/ oversized shirts that I can wear for the next couple of months because I also feel silly wearing maternity clothes when all I really have is a little pouch. .
If anything, I may go to Gap and buy just one pair of jeans for now.

This in-between is tough!

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I fought the urge until about 10w eventhough I was super bloated from 5w on. Once I made the switch, it was amazing!! Listen to your body. If your pants aren't fitting with the belly band, then just switch! You will never look back! lol

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I fought the urge until about 10w eventhough I was super bloated from 5w on. Once I made the switch, it was amazing!! Listen to your body. If your pants aren't fitting with the belly band, then just switch! You will never look back! lol

the thing is the belly band is annoying it rolls down and pulls up from where it should be, UGH I'm just so afraid to switch over hahaha

Have you tried the rubberband trick?? I did that for a while... Just wrap a rubberband through the button loophole and then around the button. It will give you some extra room to breathe.

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I fought the urge until about 10w eventhough I was super bloated from 5w on. Once I made the switch, it was amazing!! Listen to your body. If your pants aren't fitting with the belly band, then just switch! You will never look back! lol

the thing is the belly band is annoying it rolls down and pulls up from where it should be, UGH I'm just so afraid to switch over hahaha

Have you tried the rubberband trick?? I did that for a while... Just wrap a rubberband through the button loophole and then around the button. It will give you some extra room to breathe.

I never thought about that one, but to be honest there is a good 2-3 inch gap there

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Posted by Maria31

I fought the urge until about 10w eventhough I was super bloated from 5w on. Once I made the switch, it was amazing!! Listen to your body. If your pants aren't fitting with the belly band, then just switch! You will never look back! lol

the thing is the belly band is annoying it rolls down and pulls up from where it should be, UGH I'm just so afraid to switch over hahaha

Have you tried the rubberband trick?? I did that for a while... Just wrap a rubberband through the button loophole and then around the button. It will give you some extra room to breathe.

I never thought about that one, but to be honest there is a good 2-3 inch gap there

Believe me.. I feel your pain!! Look in my album! I was 'showing' at 10w although it was just bloat. Rubberbands stretch as far as they need to... use a thick one! LOL

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I used the rubberband trick for weeks then about 12 weeks I think I wore my first pair of maternity pants. It was the summer and soo hot and let me tell you when I put them on I was in heaven So to answer your question dont feel silly wearing them early, just be comfortable!

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i never liked the bella band. i think i made the switch to maternity at like 10 or 11 weeks. they are the most comfy thing ever. dont torture yourself squeezing into clothes but maternity pants and be comfortable no one will no but you

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Thanks girls, I just feel fat hahaha

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I have started using the band in the last week or so for pants that feel a little too tight.

I'm thinking in another week, maybe two I might have to start graduating to maternity --- but so far so good.

I'm 13 wks today.

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i've been wearing maternity pants since 6 weeks

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my thoughts are it's most important to be comfortable and who cares what that is! for me, pants stopped fitting almost immediately but in the summer i almost NEVER wear pants anyway so just kept throwing on the roomier skirts and dresses. . so many of that pants can expand greatly so you won't waste them if you get them now. . for me the only issue with going too early for maternity clothes is a lot of stuff just didn't look right wo more belly but if you find stuff you like - BUY IT!!! you deserve to feel comfy!