Seventeen weeks pregnant…and already not fitting into, well, almost anything! I have one of those extremely adaptable body types that decided that we were back in pregnancy mode, so we might as well look the part! Yep. I’m popping out big time. I’ve embraced it for the most part, put (what I thought were) all of my non-maternity duds out of sight until late-summer. I pulled out the stretchy pants, long sweaters, and mumus. I left hanging the shirts and skirts that I remembered being the versatile part of my wardrobe through my last pregnancy, and thought I was set.
Then yesterday, twenty minutes before church, I pulled on a skirt that normally drowns me, and it didn’t fit. So, I switched quickly into one a bit more stretchy and a tiny bit larger…and it didn’t fit. So, I grabbed the sure-fire, bought 6 sizes too big on clearance, usually worn hanging off my hips beauty, and it zipped. Just tight enough to show of the beautiful muffin top that accompanies my baby bump. And, off it came.
Reluctantly, I pulled on a relatively new find that I bought to alter, then realized it would be a good cross-over into maternity dress. It’s pretty cute despite my clear understanding that it would still fit should I suddenly gain 200 lbs. I moped a bit on the way to church, feeling bad about my new conundrum: 2 dresses that fit, 23 weeks of church to go.
After doing a little online window shopping, I decided to precede my hormonal spending spree by trying to put my well-developed sewing skills to work. I hit up the local fabric store, raided the $2.97/yard section and walked out thirty minutes later with 15 yards of yet-tailored maternity wear! Isn’t it fabulous? I mean, hopefully it will be in a few weeks…
Mostly cotton jersey knit, some cotton poly with stretch, and one nice lycra. I’ve got visions of wrap dresses and ruched tees. Now to find the energy! Maybe I’ll pop some ginger ale and get going right now. I vow to have at least one dress finished by Sunday, so I can spare myself the dressing room routine. And feel proud of this ever-expanding belly! Wish me luck!
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Good luck! I'm excited to see what you come up with!
good luck! dressing during pregnancy can be such a headache! i prefer having a definite 'baby belly' over just a 'did she have and extra donut with breakfast' tummy. Do don't want to stay small for too long when pregnant! i'm sure you'll create something fabulous.
I totally have some dresses (and other clothes if you'd like) that you can borrow! I bet it's faster than sewing!
Call or email me!
I can't wait to see what you create!
be sure to make something cute for the wedding:)
Um, yeah, I feel your pain. I was able to put a normally long skirt on for church (over my head because my butt is too big) and wear it above my belly so that it became a kneelength skirt. Other than than…it's target maternity dresses. I found two good ones and I figure they should last me until spring. Then I can wear the summery ones I already own.
Happy sewing!