Shopping: Maternity Clothes

I mentioned yesterday that I am not going to go hog wild with maternity clothes. I already bought 1 maternity top and 1 pair of maternity shorts at Walmart.com... Here's what they look like

I was also looking at Old Navy, and they have a maternity section and a lot of the outfits they put together is basically a long, flowy shirt and a pair of leggings, with accessories. I can do that. The tights they have are $15, but Wal-mart sells the same pair for half that, so I think I'll get 2 pairs and then go to Old Navy and get a few tops.

Tell me how cute this stuff is??? I love all of the outfits, especially the first one and those tiny cowgirl boots... but I won't be buying them hehe. I don't need (more) new shoes.

I'm going to buy a few of the basic maternity shirts that they sell at Walmart for $7 each, and a couple of pairs of leggings, like I mentioned. Then I am just going to go with regular plus sized wear, just up a size, because if we have another baby, my maternity clothes might not fit. After the baby, I am not going to want to wear them all the time either. So I'm going to try and buy 50% maternity, 50% regular. I noticed in the Old Navy outfits that it's all about layering, so I am going to try and do that, and be more fashionable while still being cheap.

A store in the mall here sells costume jewelry/accessories like scarves, etc for $1 each, so I will hit that up too and pick out some matching fun chunky things.

It's been a long, long time since I was able to go on a shopping spree and I am really looking forward to it. I am so excited. I think I deserve it too :)

I'll be sure to model them all too!

The Empress Needs New Clothes

Okay... it's official. I need new clothes. And I am not happy about it... well I love shopping, but I'm pretty bummed.

All of my jeans don't fit anymore. My tops aren't long enough any more. I feel very.... "fat". I know I'm not. I weigh the same as I did pre pregnancy. I know I have a baby bump starting to show. But I am getting mixed messages from my brain.

I'm happy to buy new clothes. And I don't really mind the bigger sizes/maternity wear... I'm just sad. Sad that I have nothing to wear.

I feel so mismatched and out of sorts. I am pretty much reduced to 1 pair of work out capris and 1 pair of work out pants, and that's about... it. I have a pair of shorts but I'm not crazy over them. I have a few shirts that are long enough for my tummy but only barely.

I'm going shopping, dammit.

We are actually doing really well this month money wise, and Brian is getting a check for a commission, so we deemed this "clothes money" and we are going to go clothes shopping. Both of us. He wants new clothes too. So off we go!

I'm actually looking at Walmart.com right now in their maternity section and it's a little impressive. Not really GOBS of clothing, but more than I expected. And so cheap too! I bought a flowy cardigan top with a tank top and a pair of maternity shorts, both on clearance, for under $20. There were some other clothes I really liked but I could only buy 2 right now! don't worry.... they're on my wish list!

I'm also going to check out Gordman's too. The last time I was there and bought some clothes, I ended up in the maternity section (accidentally!) and kept marveling at how cute the maternity clothes were there, so I'm going now that I am knocked up!

I don't know where Brian will want to shop. I'm pretty sure he will like Gordman's. And he will like Walmart too. I don't know if he will want to go to Kohl's or not. He's weird when it comes to clothes shopping. He's all into polos now so he might just go to Goodwill and buy out their stock! (at $4 a shirt... yes please!) Unfortunately, there wasn't a great selection for bigger ladies/pregnant ladies last time I went but that doesn't mean I won't look!

Hmmmm  I should probably tell Brian I bought some clothes online... he will be happy I got only 2 items and they were both on clearance. Now that summer is officially over (according to stores) it's a great time to get things on the cheap!

I'm not going to go crazy with maternity wear, since it's such a fleeting experience. I got those shorts which will only last this summer, but I'm also going to buy more "active wear" like leggings and yoga pants because those are really forgiving. When fall/winter hit, I'm going to get a pair or two of pants, but I am just going to buy bigger tops instead of maternity cuts. There are also empire waists, which make *anyone* look flowy and pregnant.

Oh the woes of the pregnant lol

The Best Baby Buy of All Time

I seriously got the best deal ever! My best friend Kayla had mentioned a friend of hers was looking to sell her baby gear, fast. And it turns out, she was selling it on the cheap! My parents paid the $10 she wanted for it, and they came home with 2 tubs full of baby clothes, ranging from newborn-9 months, as well as bibs, shoes, and maternity clothes. Let's not forget the carseat! It's a Greco, and Winnie the Pooh. She also included a huge book "Your Pregnancy, Week by Week"

All I have are some pics my mom took with her iPhone and sent over to me. I am so excited!! Brian and I are going up on Sunday (our anniversary) to bring home all the baby's new things!

It's kind of sinking in now... Holy sh-- ... I'm having a baby!!

I think its sunk in for Brian too... he kind of freaked out on me last night. He's worried he won't make enough money at his new job to care for us. But he will. I know he will. I told him that I wouldn't have married him if I thought he was a loser, and I know he will provide. I'm not worried at all. I told him that I would stand by him and I needed him to stand by me too. This is going to be hard for both of us, as we have never done anything like this before. We've been together almost 4 years at this point, married for two, so I think we will be alright.

Not to mention all the support we are getting from our families. Geez, they are baby nuts already and I am not even showing! The baby is the size of an orange seed! I think I will be *well* prepared for the baby now- at least with clothes and baby gear. Maybe not for the actual baby... haha! But I am not worried about that right now.

I still would love to get more baby gear and if you people have any... send it my way! (If you want!) I think I'm alright on clothes, but need gear, like crib, bassinet, stroller, diaper bag, baby bottles, bottle warmers, baby everything. Seriously. I'm sure we could work something out :) Email me at groovygirl1140@gmail.com