tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post3459712060745556542..comments2008-11-25T06:18:52.766-05:00Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15891869859939786737wardrobeoxygen@gmail.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-9635257307880855742008-11-25T06:18:00.000-05:002008-11-25T06:18:00.000-05:00I just cried with laughter at your description of getting the shoes on, Allie. Thanks for that- am just back at work after 4 days of stinking head cold, and starting the day with a belly laugh helped ease the transition back to work!<BR/>Can I just point out that you look better-put-together heavily pregnant than I do not? Your daily attention to hair and make-up is admirable and is a well-needed kick up the arse for those of us who are starting to realise that a lick of mascara applied on the bus to work every morning isn't really cutting it...Madeleinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-78099190282314838752008-11-24T18:24:00.000-05:002008-11-24T18:24:00.000-05:00I am a long time reader and don't comment very often, but this post made me. I think I am a couple weeks behind you and LOL'd at this post because it is me exactly. Have no lap so can't get that leg up there to stay to get those darn shoes on. I wish I could wear flip flops every day, but am having foot problems, so I need more structured shoes.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, I think that you look cute and I always look at you in amazement because you are much more put together than I am at this stage.Kelbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-63288303096077792262008-11-24T09:44:00.000-05:002008-11-24T09:44:00.000-05:00Yep, have the Bella Band, but it still doesn't help much with these crazy jeans! When I went to the salon on Saturday I wore the Motherhood Secret Fits that I scored for $9 off eBay, with the Bella Band over them to hopefully hold them up. Still hiking them up and feeling like a mess. But the Bella Band is a Godsend with most of the trousers I purchased earlier on in the pregnancy that just don't fit well any longer.<BR/><BR/>The days I am at home I chill out in yoga pants and a hoodie, and then I catch a glimpse of myself and feel even more fat and messy and slow than I did before. Though going to work is a real struggle these days, it at least forces me to put some care into my appearance, which does make the day far better and make me feel better about myself! :)<BR/><BR/>Oh and these Old Navy ponte pants, I know they will not be going anywhere post-baby. So comfy, and so kind to the belly! :)Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15891869859939786737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-10392831642581816662008-11-24T09:26:00.000-05:002008-11-24T09:26:00.000-05:00Hey, that last post was not helpful! I even came home from the hospital in a bathrobe. I saw women wearing shorts and jeans days after giving birth. Ha. When they came to get the last minute paperwork they were mad at me because they thought I wasn't dressed to leave. I said I'm getting into a car and then going right into my house and getting into bed. Why would I get dressed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-91833091387813421062008-11-23T19:31:00.000-05:002008-11-23T19:31:00.000-05:00i loved, loved, loved being pregnant - however it was hot and summer, and so i lived in tank tops and skirts. <BR/><BR/>have you tried a bella band? google them, if not - they are super helpful to getting pants to fit. i only bought a couple pairs of maternity pants, alot of my "normal" ones i managed with the bella band.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-36199536369525041752008-11-23T13:00:00.000-05:002008-11-23T13:00:00.000-05:00I bet you ARE the cutest pregnant woman many have ever seen! :)<BR/><BR/>In my case I was fortunate to work at a very casual place, so I wore the same black pair of Old Navy flip flops for the last couple months of pregnancy...and I'm just now starting to wear other shoes, 7 weeks since my daughter's arrival. ;)Nanettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15378339600081931938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-41775900158807027502008-11-22T18:01:00.000-05:002008-11-22T18:01:00.000-05:00I am right there with ya Allie. I love being pregnant, but my belly is already very big at 6 mos along with #5. I just broke down and ordered a coat, cause I"m freezing. <BR/><BR/>The jeans issue is killing me! Cannot keep a pair up. The Motherhood Secret Fit pair is my favorite. The Gap is my least favorite - the denim hits me right at the bottom of my belly where the baby is. <BR/>Underwear? Hahaha!<BR/>Not sure who is designing maternity clothes these days...Mossback Meadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11397566905693730324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-49112166389753549952008-11-22T14:55:00.000-05:002008-11-22T14:55:00.000-05:00I feel your pain...I'm 5'2"and small. Both my babies were 9 lbs even - my 2nd was 9 days early as well. I had issues! Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-31758567064160560162008-11-22T14:22:00.000-05:002008-11-22T14:22:00.000-05:00I'm there with you! I'm about 31 weeks along and have literally 4 pairs of flats that I wear constantly. Don't even get me started on pants or shirts for that matter! My biggest issue right now is winter coats!lanizanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-615156568466602352008-11-22T11:39:00.000-05:002008-11-22T11:39:00.000-05:00Hope you dont have too much longer to work!Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11989767835750653444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-68483660530395153232008-11-22T10:10:00.000-05:002008-11-22T10:10:00.000-05:00This brings back memories!! My first was almost 15 years ago and my second just turned 12. With my second I was two weeks overdue and we found out she was at least 10 pounds! (She ended up being almost 11 pounds.) It was September and at least 5000 degrees!! I wore shorts and flip flops to work and double-dog dared anyone to say a thing!!<BR/><BR/>You look fantastic!!<BR/><BR/>AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-62061582918603053002008-11-21T23:48:00.000-05:002008-11-21T23:48:00.000-05:00You're a trooper for getting dressed and going to work. In my last month and a half of pregnancy, I told my manager I was working from home full time, no negotiation, it just HAD to be that way. I was exhausted and couldn't deal with the commute. <BR/><BR/>So I spent the last month and a half in men's PJ pants and long sleeve tshirts and no shoes. Or if I had to wear shoes it was slip-on Birkenstock mules. (Boston is the style name, I think) Luckily I did not have the swollen ankle problem.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there mama! :)Marisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-26210180299127283972008-11-21T22:07:00.000-05:002008-11-21T22:07:00.000-05:00Allie, we love you and are all cracking up (in a good way) at the stories of getting dressed. Anyone who has been pregnant applauds your efforts to be cute even when you want to tear your hair out (or, not. You probably are happy with your hair, unless you're like me and it hurt so bad to stand more than 2 mins that I hated having long hair by the end of the pregnancy, shiny and thick though it was!)<BR/><BR/>Good for that woman for sharing her compliment. So often people keep good thoughts to themselves out of shyness. I am sure you were darling!TaraIncognitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-19544785270358789262008-11-21T20:53:00.000-05:002008-11-21T20:53:00.000-05:00Honestly Allie, you will find the next pregnancy (if you decide to have more kids) to be much much easier. it is like the body is getting tried and tested that first time. I have gained less weigh, am much more flexible and agile and just dont have near the aches and pains I did last time. And I am fitting into clothes easier this time - it's really not fair but I promise the second pregnancy is usually much much easier on the body! <BR/>Hang in there - you look great and the reward will be worth it! <BR/><BR/>Due in about a week myself :)<BR/>-GraceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-53088639550271467322008-11-21T20:31:00.000-05:002008-11-21T20:31:00.000-05:00LOL...thanks for the memories (12 years ago!). I still remember the stretchy black pants that I wore constantly the last 6 weeks (and, um, the first 6 months after the birth). You look great, regardless!<BR/><BR/>-- Grace in MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-73769511898714377732008-11-21T17:51:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:51:00.000-05:00I feel your pain - with my second pregnancy I literally wore the same black flip flops (with SPARKLES! very fancy) to work every day for the last two weeks. That was all that fit and I just could not bring myself to buy any shoes that I would only wear for two weeks. Hang in there!BethanyWDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14103283115352754767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-54359041600560058162008-11-21T17:30:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:30:00.000-05:00i remember how horrible it was clothing wise in my last few weeks. no one ever mentions that you will outgrow your maternity clothes!!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03735715854829793184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558660.post-20907728409344197412008-11-21T15:29:00.000-05:002008-11-21T15:29:00.000-05:00I can sympathize! My baby is 6.5 months old and I am short too. The last 2 months of my pregnancy were MISERABLE! You finally get to the point where you just don't care how you look, and if that navy stretchy part of your jeans shows under your shirt, you don't care. Dressing and putting on shoes is a workout. I just started wearing slip on shoes that I could put on while standing. And I think I lived in crocs the last month. Good luck. It will all be worth it when you hold your bundle of joy!Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814189387891819219noreply@blogger.com