tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post631456541389494686..comments2023-05-20T04:48:10.910-07:00Comments on Somewhat lower: To shop or not to shop...Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747382929049494704noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-7988405216517157102007-03-28T01:04:00.000-07:002007-03-28T01:04:00.000-07:00you have not posted in a long long time... I hope ...you have not posted in a long long time... I hope you and the baby are doing well. I am thinking of youMarie-Baguettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149548077358647791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-42050075926040626352007-03-23T08:57:00.000-07:002007-03-23T08:57:00.000-07:00Yep, like pp said, shop! But buy some long shirts...Yep, like pp said, shop! But buy some long shirts, my earlier maternity shirts weren't long enough at the end. For the most part, I didn't expand too much anywhere but my belly but the water retention at the end made me go one size up. It is probably going to be hard to buy clothes that will do for the entire pregnancy but definitely don't leave the US without any mat clothes at all.Ladybug Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924764610769091973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-33587948200683289232007-03-22T21:53:00.000-07:002007-03-22T21:53:00.000-07:00Congrats on your pregnancy! And definately shop! ...Congrats on your pregnancy! And definately shop! No excuse needed. Shop shop shop!JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000365791603789983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-41099684782799728352007-03-22T20:33:00.000-07:002007-03-22T20:33:00.000-07:00I heard good reviews on those Belly Bands. Go ahea...I heard good reviews on those Belly Bands. Go ahead and get a couple of maternity stuff. Enjoy your shopping!Baby Blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283845137728737575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-57354195306715918222007-03-22T09:09:00.000-07:002007-03-22T09:09:00.000-07:00I would buy it, keeping the receipt. And if somet...I would buy it, keeping the receipt. And if something goes wrong, send it home for returns. I am sure someone at home will take care of it for you.<BR/><BR/>But, I am praying nothing goes wrong. That you enjoy your trip, and you get to continue to enjoy this adventure.Esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14841585672805438897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-51055794043270298292007-03-22T06:43:00.000-07:002007-03-22T06:43:00.000-07:00definitely shop!! we can't always live our lives a...definitely shop!! we can't always live our lives around the worst case scenario, although it makes sense to stay mindful of it. but don't let the fun parts pass you by because of the what-ifs.<BR/><BR/>i agree that the gap maternity stuff can totally work not pregnant too. in fact i know first hand: i have some pants that i didn't notice were maternity (they were a rerturn to a non-maternity gap store). they were my size (medium) and very stretchy and comfy (but not with the obvi preggo panel) so i bought them, and was a little ebmarrassed after i wore them a few times and finally noticed the label!<BR/><BR/>you'll just be glad to feel all comfy and properly fitted in ALL the areas. and i love MB's suggestion to get notes on what to have shipped later.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587725139301198392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-53939596168620807292007-03-21T18:03:00.000-07:002007-03-21T18:03:00.000-07:00Thanks ladies! That's really helpful.Thanks ladies! That's really helpful.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747382929049494704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-51130862446168067412007-03-21T15:53:00.000-07:002007-03-21T15:53:00.000-07:00I think you should shop - could be hard to find th...I think you should shop - could be hard to find things later!Hopeful Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339776324264791028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-19634569501168210102007-03-21T15:50:00.000-07:002007-03-21T15:50:00.000-07:00Shop your little heart out, and enjoy every minute...Shop your little heart out, and enjoy every minute of it! : )Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854629796340961084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-49759935078559238292007-03-21T06:43:00.000-07:002007-03-21T06:43:00.000-07:00MB is the expert here, but I think the answer seem...MB is the expert here, but I think the answer seems to be to buy in your usual size. They've kind of figured out the sizing issue. The one challenge I've had is that the really trendy labels are not cut for women with hips. So Earl Jeans etc, not your best bet unless you are natually skinny when not pregnant.Thaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125639207843989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-52331549649190071302007-03-21T06:08:00.000-07:002007-03-21T06:08:00.000-07:00Yeah I would say Old Navy: cheaper. It looks cheap...Yeah I would say Old Navy: cheaper. It looks cheap, tho.<BR/><BR/>I faced the same dilemma going home for a visit (I live in Japan and home is the US). It was too early for me to want maternity clothes but I needed them just in case.<BR/><BR/>Good luck. Hope you find something that works for ya.queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00539184323507342634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687720633955485205.post-288704810015026662007-03-21T05:05:00.000-07:002007-03-21T05:05:00.000-07:00My advice would be to get the Belly Bands, and may...My advice would be to get the Belly Bands, and maybe a couple of stuff from the Gap Maternity because they are just soooo comfy and you can wear them even not pregnant. For the rest I would note down everything you like with detailed instructions to your best friend or your Mum to buy and send them to you when you feel ready.Marie-Baguettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149548077358647791noreply@blogger.com