oh ma lordy!
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Topic: oh ma lordy!
Posted By: faewie
Subject: oh ma lordy!
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 9:13am
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overnight I SWEAR I cant fit any of my clothes, like OVERNIGHT! I went shopping the other day to try and find some nice maternity clothes but oh there were NONE! Some maternity wear is just so hideous i cant beLIEVE it! why do we have to look frumpy and yuck just coz we're preggers? The stuff i really like is from EGG and way too out of my budget so its off to fabric vision today and im just gunna have to make some! a friend of mine lent me a skirt that im gunna try take a pattern off,,, shhhhhhhh!
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 9:15am
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Yay! Love the popping out belly!
Hope you eventually find some nice stuff. Have you tried JK and Baby Factory? They have maternity sections |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 9:29am
| I've found a few nice things at ezibuy...not maternity tops but stuff that i think could be fine for the enlarging tum. I'm off shopping tomorrow to fins something ncie for my step-mums birthday and xmas! Pants wise - pumpkin patch had some (slightly less hideous) stuff. |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 10:32am
I would say definitely invest in one great fitting pair of pants (jeans whatever) because when you are wearing something every day it's good if it fits right!! (I learnt that the hard way  )------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 10:35am
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i got a few tops from ezibuy and farmers not maternity ones tho i just got them in largr sizes and they did me until i had the boys and they were cheap. i think i paid $25 ea for the farmers tops and $30 for the ezibuy. they looked like preggy tops once i had on so pl didnt even know the diff ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: Nic01
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 10:55am
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I know what you mean! It's so depressing not being able to fit anything & not finding anything you like!!!! I bought some denim shorts from the Pumpkin Patch outlet store which looked fine when you first put them on but turned out to be the most bloody uncomfortable things I've ever worn. I think it was the way they fastened. I went into Egg on the weekend & their stuff is really nice, but so expensive. I ended up going to one of the normal Pumpkin Patch stores & bought a few things there. Got a really cool Kaftan top which I've had heaps of comments on & also a couple of pairs of pants which have been surprisingly comfortable. I tried on some pants in JK but found they didn't really fit properly. Another good place is Glassons - some of their t-shirts are quite long, so cover the bump well & they've got some good skirts too with stretchy waistbands. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 11:41am
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I got my "maternity" clothes from Glassons, Jay Jays and Ezibuy.
I got these pants with the fold over thing at the top. They are real comfy and if they fit you now (like when you go and buy them, the stretchy top bit grows with you!! - I got mine from Glassons but found out that they are back in fashion and ONLINE! at http://www.ezibuy.co.nz/Search/4074/Emerge_Wide_Leg_Pants/26351.htm - Ezibuy Real cheap too. Most places have their products online so have a look around online then get advice from friends (and us!) about the best places to get preggas clothes from!! Good luck ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: Dashone
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 11:59am
I just went shopping the other weekend for some maternity clothes. JK Had nice jeans and pants. The Jeans just have an adjustable stretchy waistband and are really comfortable. As are the pants. Coulden't find any tops though. Might just have to wear hubbys. hehe.  -------------  
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Posted By: 98765
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 2:12pm
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there r nice skirts for $30 at glassons that have a stretchy waist. Also i have been wearing long boob tubes and singlets from glassons and supre under my normal clothes, it covers where u do up your pants so ppl can't tell if they r not done up. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 2:17pm
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I'd say to go for a nice pair of black pants if you are going to invest in something. Will do for any occasion.
As it's coming into summer skirts are probably a brilliant idea. I remember how damn hot the 'baby furnace' was and pants just made me feel hot and sticky (in the middle of winter!!) |
Posted By: HelenElla
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 2:29pm
| I hated having to buy large sizes of normal clothes because they just made me feel(and look) fat rather than pregnant and I didn't want to spend too much money on clothes that will only last a few months. Anyway I ended up finding some nice modern looking maternity clothes at k-mart and the warehouse and they were really cheap, $15 for tops and $20 for pants. There are also a lot of maternity clothes sold on trade me, most of them haven't been worn much so they are still in good condition. |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 2:36pm
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Ooo... another thing is to ask around friends with babes if they have any maternity clothes you could borrow.
I borrowed a couple of EGG tops from my Mum's friend. A bit big for me but soooooo comfortable. I have just lent out most of my maternity stuff to one of my friends as well. Was glad to get rid of it!!! |
Posted By: lou
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 2:38pm
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Dressmart in chch now has pumpkinpatch and JK stores. I got a couple of nice tops from there at a good price. Have to say my favourite top is from Shanton, paid about $15 for it. It's a kinda baggy with a waist band. Fits over the bump well and looks great. I've found lowcut pants the best. I've got a pair of cords, one size up from normal size. I put some elastic in the waist band and they have fitted me all the way though. In fact they fit better than my pair of maternity trousers. For jeans I brought a nice pair of cheap low cut jeans, cut the waist band off and added ribbing and wide elastic. ------------- Mother to two beautiful children - Sophie age 6 and Ephraim age 4 |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 3:48pm
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Its better to get one or two maternity bottoms of some sort (pants, skirt, 3/4ers, etc.) because they are made to fit all the 'non-pregnant' parts properly. Stuff that's just a couple of sizes too big will be too big everywhere.
Maternity clothes are sized the same as the pre-preggy sizes - so if you are normally a 12-14 (or whatever) get the same sized maternity stuff. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: faewie
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 9:03pm
excellentay!!!! I love my bump and love showing it off! Ive got a couple of tops i got from jayjays and i live in them, its mainly my lower half i need to worry about. another thing is i dont wanna lose my style as wanky as that sounds lol(oops is that a swear? ) hmmmm will check out dressmart! thanks so much for your help girls!
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 12 December 2005 at 9:52pm
| I know what you mean. lewis kept threatening to buy me a mumu. over my dead body! |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 8:19am
| what's a mumu???? |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 8:21am
| samoan thing. like a tent...with arms. very sexy! usually decorated with large flowers in lurid greens and pinks. |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 8:35am
hmmmm sounds absolutely gorgeous lizzle! 
i was so happy to be able to show off a rounded belly for a change when i was preggers. now i'm back to trying to hide it! 
i got a belly belt from farmers so i could wear my usual pants right through. its an elastic piece that fits into your pants and there's 3 different lengths. i wore a boob tube over the top of my pants so you couldn't see the belly belt. ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 8:55am
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I got given about 15 tops from one of my neighbours which was awesome - unfortunately she was preggars through winter so most of them will be too hot for Auckland in summer, but there are a couple of really cute t-shirts which I am already loving to wear! One says Mind the Bump, the other says Baby on Board!! So cute! I'm going to invest in a couple of skirts and have already got a really comfy pair of 3/4 pants from Pumpkin Patch which I wear every weekend. ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 8:55am
I had some pants from JK that were really comfy til I was about 7 months then they didnt fit around the bump anymore (the adjustable waistband bit didnt go big enough!). Ended up buying BIG 3/4s from warehouse and wearing hubbys tshirts - I didnt really care anymore by that stage! In hindsight, low cut pants or whatever and big stretchy singlets would have been best and cheaper.  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 11:18am
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I have to admit I bought almost all my maternity stuff from EGG - I love their things....
I have already lent them all out to a friend so am getting my moneys worth, and because they are lovely things I know I won't mind wearing them next time round!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 11:19am
| already planning huh ana??? |
Posted By: Kim
Date Posted: 13 December 2005 at 8:24pm
| I bought some clothes off a website called Mamma To Be - the tops are stretchy mesh ones so are perfect for summer. I also bought a skirt and 3/4 pants which are so comfortable. I can't remember the address but will ask my Mum as she told me about it. |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 10:14am
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lizzie - LMAO!!! I guess I have been planning again since Joey was born!! But we will wait until he is 2 to try again... (must stay strong...) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 10:23am
You won't make it Ana Joey will turn one and you'll do what pretty much every mother does and look at your little boy and think "he's not a baby anymore..." and instantly plan your next child! 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 10:49am
Or, your husband will do what mine is and saying "a year apart is about right... now that the baby is 3 months old, wanna try for the next one?"  !!!
I have to fight off Nathaniel to make him wait until Josiah is a year old before we start deciding when to TTC #3! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 1:49pm
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ha ha. Nikki you are sooo right. look at the birth dates of most of the #2 kids on here, usually means they were conceived around about when baby #1 was a year oldish... mine included. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 2:13pm
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I just know because I was really sad when Hannah turned one and I realised she wasn't a baby baby anymore. Now she's a biggish baby.
I'm just not silly enough to actually go through with the plan hehe
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 2:17pm
OK, well I am already thinking Joey is sooo big!  Have to stay sober over xmas so we can stick to the plan LMAO!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 2:44pm
| yes.....plans for number two....i remember those. When jake is three i believe we had decided. |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 7:47pm
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Man, rod wanted me pregnant again now, he thought one year between them TOPS !! Typical man!! The plan was to start tryong again in the new year so we can have a new bubba ar xmas next year, but now I look at Jakey and think I just want it to be him for ages, and not share.. Sound cukoo?? BUT am clucky as hell as well... ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 14 December 2005 at 9:16pm
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Haha liz - jumped the gun there a bit?
I wanted to just have Arna - didn't want any jealousy etc but now she likes playing with dolls etc so (I will have to be careful though) she will proably like a baby around... I hope cause when my Depo runs out Jan4th we are going to be trying like rabbits TMI i know! ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 8:14am
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Hehehe, thats funny Lena We're not having any more after this one - we have Jono's two as well, who may come and live with us at some stage, and I think 3 is plenty!! I have to say though.... I'm freaking out at the moment about having a baby ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: faewie
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 9:33am
i go thru freaken out and cant wait phases too,,, today i cant wait! lol to have this baby that is. The other night my partner goes, "so we'll have a child every 2 years for the next 10 years so im guaranteed some loving at least 5 times..." lol, hes a funny funny man! we've been engaged to be married for a year now, and hes looing at the end of next year for us to be married and it may be selfish but i want to get munted on my wedding day! lol, i have played at so many weddings where the bride and groom are so so worried about everyone else having a good time that they dont relax themselves... hmmm thats enough from me! ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 11:32am
| I completely agree Lissel. you see so many couples regretting their weddings, not the marriage itself but that they were so worried about the day itself, they forgot to have agood time. We want to have a relaxed day where we spend time with family and friends and have fun....so it would be nice to have a drink. I want to be able to do that too, not have a bump, or be flopping a boob out of my wedding dress to breastfeed.....just got mental image of that....hmmm |
Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 11:41am
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Hmmm same - we are planning on getting married around Jan 2007 and at the same time we are planning a baby... wedding might have to wait!!
On my wedding day I am going to get my mum to stress about photos, seating arrangement, cake, music etc etc - And make sure I have enough booze ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 12:44pm
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Ours was a very relaxed beach wedding - only real stress was the weather I found that guests are constantly coming up to talk to you and I just didnt have time to drink! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 12:58pm
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Everyone keeps asking if we are going to get married before our bubble arrives, but I couldn't think of anything worse than being the only sober one at my own wedding!!! And Liz, I agree - terrible mental picture with being a breastfeeding mother in a wedding dress!! Nope, will definitely wait til I'm able to knock back a few bottles of champagne ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 1:42pm
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That's something I'm not looking forward to at the wedding - I DONT DRINK WINE!! I can't stand it, or beer. I am a RTD / Vodka girl and don't think the in-laws will approve of it as it won't be up to their "traditional" standard.
Screw it - Just clicked we having the wedding on the farm in a marquee and our "main" is spitroasts!! Haha How traditional are we? And I'm hiring / borrowing a dress for the ceremony and then going to buy "my" style of dress for the reception that I can dance in and be me!! Only wine at our wedding will be on the guest tables ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 1:57pm
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after watching 2 of my friends get married and complain about how they were too tired at the end of the night to even have 'relations' i thought...stuff that!!
throughout our wedding planning i said to dean 'if anyone wants to talk to me, they come see me'. apart from the ones that had travelled and hadn't seen for ages of course. needless to say, i got absolutely blotto and had a great time! so much so that jack was born 9mths later ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 2:00pm
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Theres quite a few honeymoon babies on here - mine included!
Lena, its your wedding, do it your way! You gotta be strong and in the end the parents and in-laws will still have a great time! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 6:22pm
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Yeah - I just know that the MIL is a PERFECTIONIST in every sense of the word so not looking forward to that - she organised the SIL wedding virtually... BUt as you said Aimee its my day "and i can do what I want tooo") lol
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Posted By: faewie
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 7:07pm
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you can get kegs of icebreaker (alchoholic lemondae) lol thats my FAVE! as long as it in a vino glass whos gunna know?! lol
i hope your day is magikal and wonderful lena! and everybody else is the married way! lol ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 7:41pm
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Lena, I didnt discuss much of my wedding with parents or IL's, just went ahead and organised everything - much easier!! Are they paying for much of it? ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 15 December 2005 at 7:58pm
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My dad is picking up the alcohol bill - Mum will prob just put money towards dress / give us money for honeymoon or something.
Davids mum and dad put $3000 each towards SIL's wedding and his dad said that he will give us some money but not expecting anything from the IL side. and we are going to be about 3 hours from our parents (both sets) so I can do what I want!! ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 16 December 2005 at 10:36am
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awwww i'm so jealous! you guys get to have a wedding
but yay too!
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 16 December 2005 at 11:05am
You can have a wedding some day Nikki. BTW how IS zeke?? hehehe
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Posted By: Kim
Date Posted: 16 December 2005 at 10:35pm
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Here's the website address for Mama 2 b - www.mama2b.co.nz
The tops are great because you can also wear them after you have given birth as they don't look like maternity tops. |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 20 December 2005 at 10:48am
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Lizzle No marriage in sight. Think I'd go insane if I had to live with him at this stage!
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