Going Broke on Maternity Clothes

So, I had to give in yesterday and I went to Pea in the Pod. I really thought I could push it off for another month or two, holding off on buying some jeans and any other maternity ware. But after discovering this past weekend that I could no longer get my last pair of jeans over my behind and most of my jackets and some shirts are not working out, I just had to give in and head to the store!

I decided on Pea in the Pod as I knew I wanted to invest in one pair of designer jeans and see what else they had that could be fashionable and functional. I stopped into the store on Beverly and I am so happy I did! The sales person was SUPER helpful and even measured me for new undergarments (um, I have grown 3 sizes so far in the chest area and I still have 21 more weeks to go....anyone want to guess on my new size???).

Anyway, I ended up buying several cotton t-shirts with the ruching on the side to show-off my bump, one pair of jean/leggings, a white jean and another pair of black leggings. I am THRILLED that I now have clothing choices that I feel comfortable in and can grow with me. At the cash register, I almost lost my cookies after seeing the price tag of my little stash of new clothes, but after they gave me some free lotion and body scrub and after feeling good in the clothes, I am quickly moving past the guilt. What I am most happy about in the clothes - instead of drowning in big and bulky clothes, I bought things that were more fitted yet comfortable, helping me not look like one big swollen marshmallow surrounded by acres of clothes. I still have a body here, so I might as well show what I can!

I am SURE I will buy more - there are dresses for summer events and fun shirts (I have my eye on some cute stuff at Euphoriamaternity.com) and more bras I will need, but I have my staples and I am happy albeit a little cash poor!