More things I've learned... re: maternity clothes
Since having Liana, I've learned so much more about babies and even a post-partum me. :)
Here are some pieces of advice I have to share:
- Pick 2nd trimester clothes that you really like and that are flexible for two different seasons because you will be wearing them again post-partum :)
- Try to choose at least a few maternity tops that you can also use as nursing tops because, again, you will probably be wearing them post-partum. I'm so bummed that I have a bunch of cute maternity tops that I can't wear now because they're too hard to nurse in. Although, now that it's getting colder, I'm finding that I can wear a nursing tank under a 'regular' shirt, and it's not so difficult to lift the shirt to get to the tank opening. (but sometimes I just can't do it fast enough for Liana's taste!)
- Nursing tops usually have two layers or have a cross-over bodice that can be pulled aside. I also have one that has a large stretchy cowl neck that can be pulled down. I've also seen a great website that has cool nursing clothes that have hidden zippers in two front seams. :) http://www.nursingmamas.com/ecm/Home.html I might get a sweatshirt from there :)
- Find a Target that has Liz Lange maternity pants with an adjustable waistline. Instead of the large typical maternity waistband, it has what looks like a regular waistband, but at each side, the elastic is exposed, and it has holes in it where you can insert a button to make the waist smaller or larger. Pretty cool :) Didn't figure that out until after the baby, but it worked out great so that I could wear some warm black pants again by making the waist smaller :)
