The checkup with the nurse practitioner today went well. We unfortunately didn’t have the ability to hear the baby’s heart on the Fetal Doppler. I’ve decided that I won’t try again until after the ultrasound on the 20th. There’s no point since the baby is too small at this point. Apparently it’s now the size of a prune!
The only thing I have to comment on this week is the crazy costs of maternity clothing. I guess it’s the same cost of regular clothing, but I’m finding it really hard to spend my money on new maternity clothing as I know I won’t wear the clothing for more than 6 or 7 months. Also, if I want to look decent I’ll have to spend the extra $$$. Thankfully my great mom has bought me my first pair of maternity jeans to get me started. Here’s my plan of attack for the rest of my clothing:
Emily’s Amateur Guide to Maternity Clothing:
- Asking friends who are done having children for their maternity clothing to help you save. I’m offering payment, but it seems they’re happy to simply donate. :)
- Shopping at the end of the season. There are always deals to be had when a season is finishing.
- Shopping for regular clothing but go for 2 or 3 sizes bigger than normal. This only works if the clothing isn’t too long in the sleeves or pant legs, you really just need some "give" in the belly and boob area. T-shirts and jogging pants seem to work the best here.
- Buy a Bella Band. These work great with your existing pants if you can still fit into the legs. You just leave your zipper/button open and cover with the Bella Band. It looks like you’re just wearing layers.
Here are a few sites I was able to find some great deals on maternity clothing:
- www.trendytummymaternity.com This is where I bought my Bella Band for only $30. They have different sizes, colours, and styles of Bella Bands as well as tones of maternity clothing.
- www.overstock.ca This site has a good selection of clothing at great prices that are any where from $9.99 to over $100.
- www.bumpbargains.com This site has a really neat concept. They showcase only one maternity item per day. The item is usually from a high-end maternity store and that’s anywhere from 40 to 60% off. For example, a shirt they showcased today was regular $76 and on sale for $34.
- www.motherhoodmaternity.ca This site is for a retail chain that you might have already seen. The normally have a sale of some sort and a clearance section for perusal.
That’s really it for me. I’m still feeling pretty good!
Appointments to come
- August 20th THE ULTRASOUND
- September 7th Checkup with Nurse Practitioner
Em
1 comments on "10 Weeks"
EM! Try Forever 21! They have a small materinty section there now! :D
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