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Hi all, I was just wondering when I should start buying maternity clothes?? I'm 9+5 weeks with baby #1
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Shirts I still fit in but I started to buy maternity pants at 13 weeks.  I normally wear tight skinny jeans but muy baby bum started to grow early on.  I feel much more comfortable with maternity pants and stretchy leggings.
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I am 17 weeks with my first baby and just bought maternity clothes. I find they are so very much more comfortable than trying to fit into my regular clothes that are a bit snug with my baby bump. I think whenever you are ready, try some on and see how they work for you.
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5761111 tn?1373906251
This is my third baby and I've never worn maternity clothes I usually just wear tights and linger shirts or my regular shirts with a black tank top under.
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I'm 35 weeks and i don't need maternity clothes. My jeans still fit, lol. But then again I haven't gained much weight and my baby bump is really small compared to my previous children
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I haven't worn any maternity clothing & I'm almost 35 weeks... it all depends on your body & how you grow. If you already feel uncomfortable there is no harm in buying early!! Wear what makes you feel good!!
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Im 22+4 and just got my first pair of actual materinty jeans. Been wearing leggings and stretch pants up until now. But wow what a difference. They are def worth the money. At least to just get one pair of jeans.
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6088943 tn?1381725210
I didn't show at all until 24 weeks with both of my pregnancies. But definitely stock up on stretchy pants. Those are good to wear thru out your whole pregnancy. I never bought maternity clothes. Just longer shirts. Which happen to be what's in style right now. So you can find those literally anywhere! If you want maternity clothes, because they really are pretty comfortable, I'd suggest getting them when you start to show. Because you never know how much weight you'll gain yet. I've also been able to continue wearing my regular non-maternity jeans still. I just used hair tie rubber bands to extend the button area. It really helps! So they're not too tight on your belly. They sell extenders for your jeans as well. Good luck!
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Thanks! It's just that my pants are starting to get tight, because I'm so bloated and just need something loose but I'm worried that it'll only last a few weeks at the most
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I just bought clothes I can wear the whole time, like loose, off the shoulder shirts, and a second hand store here had a bunch of lulu lemon sweats for $30.  
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