So I've started to outgrow my pants and shorts, but I'm in that weird in-between phase where I won't fit into maternity pants (or, let's face it, I'm not ready for the elastic yet). My current clothes bisect my stomach and leave me with a big dent, and are plain uncomfortable, especially when sitting. I suppose I could just buy regular pants in a larger size, but I'm just so against spending money on clothes I'm not going to wear for very long. Yes, I know it's inevitable, but I'd like to put it off as long as possible. Yes, I'm aware that this means that the longer I put it off, the less time of actual wear I'll get out of them, but a pregnant woman's mind is not a rational place.
Anyway.
So my pants don't fit. I consulted my expert friends and was resoundingly recommended Bella Bands. Bella Bands are simply a tube of stretchy fabric. You leave your jeans unbuttoned and/or partially unzipped (or all the way unzipped, I suppose) and the Bella Band covers it up and is tight enough to keep your pants on. So simple! I ordered two and they arrived today, so I pulled on the shorts that don't fit anymore and my new Bella Band and we headed out to our favorite fast-food Japanese place for lunch.
Genius. Sheer genius. Not only did they keep my pants up as promised, it didn't bunch or roll and was completely comfortable. I'll be able to wear my exisiting clothes until my hips blow out! I'm so excited. I declare Bella Bands a Top Recommendation in the Things To Get Pregnant Women category. Buy one for a pregnant woman you love! I got mine from Amazon.
Posted by Shelby at June 19, 2008 04:07 PM