https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:52:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902394 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:01:02 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2902394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, ok so I actually have a Wal-Mart maternity puffy coat from my first pregnancy that I can definitely layer under. I was afraid I'd freeze my booty off, but you ladies are helping to convince me I'll be ok lol thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902315 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:55:38 +0000 Phillybaby2013 2902315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the NE so it's already cold here and I need a coat but I'm also cheap. I just picked up a puffer coat in a larger size from walmart for $25 to get me through. It isn't super heavy but I plan on layering with it. They had previously sold a maternity puffy coat for $20 but it got ripped during my last pregnancy and I had to toss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902268 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:09:18 +0000 graceandjoy 2902268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rather than getting an expensive coat, dress in layers! Get thermal shirts/leggings and keep layering and then you can still get your cheap Walmart coat in a larger size to accommodate the bump! I love Uniqlo's Heattech! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902257 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:28:51 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2902257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need help bees. We are going on a 7-10 day camping trip in December and I need a coat. I live in the desert so I normally buy something cheap from Wal-Mart and call it good, but, we're going up north and its going to be cold.</p> <p>Accuweather shows its historically in the 40s for the highs and in the teens for the lows. I realize that may not be that bad to some of you, but I get cold at 70 degrees lol</p> <p>Also, I'll be 21/22 weeks pregnant. I'm thinking of buying a regular coat in a larger size, but I haven't decided yet. </p> <p>So, sorry for the novel, but is there anything specific you'd suggest I look for while shopping? I don't want to freeze, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg either.</p> <p>Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671481 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 15:15:26 +0000 nana87 2671481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started showing earlier, but I also was much quicker to jump on the maternity clothes wagon since I knew how much comfier I would be! I stuck to flowier and longer shirts rather than fitted/ruched/empire waist ones though since that's more my style anyway plus I don't think those look good on me until I'm like way showing, like late2nd/3rd tri. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671477 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 15:02:05 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2671477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually started showing much later with this pregnancy than with my first. But my bloat was way worse this time. So maternity leggings and tunic style tops and sweaters were more comfortable for me in first and second trimester.<br /> I started really showing around 23-24 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671461 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 14:13:37 +0000 Mrs. J 2671461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I showed about the same with my first and second pregnancies, but I feel bigger this third time!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671453 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:54:28 +0000 Raspberry 2671453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you everyone for the useful tips!!</p> <p>@Mrs. Blue: Thanks :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671452 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:52:39 +0000 snowjewelz 2671452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I wore maternity clothes sooner bc I know how comfy they are! At the same time, my wardrobe after first kid is much more forgiving so I was also able to wear a lot of regular clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671428 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:30:50 +0000 FaithFertility 2671428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually didn't show faster and stayed out of maternity clothes longer with #2 </p> <p>I did however keep all clothes from DD and gave it to a friend who then added her maternity clothes after her pregnancy and then gave it back to me for mine : )</p> <p>It is now in my closet for I guess who ever has their 3rd first or maybe another friend! </p> <p>Its like the Traveling Box :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671409 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:46:01 +0000 Anya 2671409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 19 weeks with my second and Ive been able to successfully hide in leggings and regular tops and a scarf but today I threw on a ruched top and it definitely looks like a maternity outfit. So while you're waiting to announce, pants are probably fine just be careful with what tops you pair them with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671408 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:45:35 +0000 Iced Tea 2671408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree the ruched tops are a give away. As long as the panel stays covered by your tops, maternity pants can easily look normal. </p> <p>For this pregnancy I started wearing maternity sooner. Was in a mix of maternity and larger regular pants around 11 weeks. Could only wear maternity pants by 14 weeks. I can actually still wear some of my regular tops at 17 weeks, but I look really fat in them. Since I've already announced to local family and friends, I prefer to wear maternity tops now so I don't just look chubby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671391 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:25:10 +0000 MrsA 2671391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made it pretty far with my second pregnancy wearing maternity pants and regular blousy shirts over. I did a lot of loose shells and cardigans in that time but when I told work around 15 weeks no one had guessed. Maternity tops are a dead giveaway though if they're fitted/ruched. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671388 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:22:16 +0000 Mrs. Blue 2671388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I showed earlier with my first, but only because it was twins that time and the second time I had more of a chubby tummy so it just looked like I was extra chubby!</p> <p>I think it all depends on the cut of the maternity clothes. Bottoms should be fine. Top - nothing fitted, ruched, or with an empire waist as that will make it more obvious, but the tops that the material falls from the shoulder can actually look like regular clothes and hide a bump for a while. Of course, you can find regular clothes like that, too! I think the best bump hiding method for me has been a billowy/fall from the shoulder top with some kind of cardigan or sweater over it. Good luck and congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671377 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:07:00 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2671377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Raspberry: With my second, I FELT like I was showing at 6 weeks. I had to tell work at 11 weeks, a little earlier than I would have liked, because I was for sure showing. </p> <p>I think you can switch to maternity pants without it being any more obvious than regular pants. Maternity shirts are a giveaway for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671375 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:05:02 +0000 MrsSRS 2671375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my second pregnancy test because I had to unbutton my pants. I was in maternity pants by 9 weeks. First pregnancy I probably could have hidden it until well after 15 weeks if I'd tried hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pregnancy-maternity-clothes#post-2671346 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:45:13 +0000 Raspberry 2671346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know women generally start showing sooner with subsequent pregnancies. For those of you who have been pregnant more than once, when did you switch to maternity clothes?</p> <p>Bonus question: if I'm not ready to announce, will switching earlier emphasize the bump/make it more obvious?</p> <p>TIA! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2625076 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 21:04:26 +0000 ElbieKay 2625076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in the NYC area, and my son was due in late February. I just used my regular coat and left the bottom button or two open. It was fine. I am not usually outside for protracted periods anyway.</p> <p>Even if it takes awhile to lose the baby weight, I think your coat would still fit unless it is extremely form fitting.</p> <p>In your situation, I would make do without purchasing a maternity coat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2624098 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:43:01 +0000 snowjewelz 2624098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was due in Dec last time, and Jan this time, and did not and will not use a maternity jacket. If it was cold I'd just wear my normal jacket unzipped and add a scarf or something. I live in the suburbs so I normally am not really walking far distances outdoors anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623296 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:04:59 +0000 Goldengirl 2623296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone, definitely convinced now not to buy a maternity jacket which is great! I don't think I'll need it. As for dealing with babywearing, maybe I'll just buy a cheap winter coat in a larger size if it's necessary... or just not go out when it's very cold which is probably likely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623286 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:48:26 +0000 Finfan 2623286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an early November baby last year in Michigan and it was 70 degrees the day we left the hospital. I didn't need a coat at all. My plan was to wear one of DH's if necessary and I did buy a cheap fleece from the Columbia outlet in a size bigger as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623268 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 14:07:52 +0000 Shantuck 2623268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I have that coat as well and am due at the beginning of November. It hadn't occurred to me that it might still work if it gets cold. I love that coat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623256 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 13:13:22 +0000 Modern Daisy 2623256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would skip the maternity jacket! You can probably get by just fine wearing your regular jacket unzipped/buttoned. I don't thing the cost would be worth it since you'd only need it for a couple of weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623251 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 12:39:23 +0000 Littlebit7 2623251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i wore my tried and true Jcrew long belted puffer for my entire pregnancy (I was due at the end of march, so it was COLD for my entire pregnancy in NYC). It was like the magic coat...it just kept fitting and fitting and fitting. I never grew out of it. It was my regular size. I'd look at one of those (jcrew factor sells them as well). The belt is so flattering, and the coat is apparently cut generously. Plus, you will be able to wear it forever, pregnant or not.<br /> <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/blazers_outerwear/Petites/PRDOVR~B4310/B4310.jsp?color_name=Black&#038;srcCode=FAGGPF00001_99103613679_192724339_13187519779_62293577359_c_pla_pla-62293577359_9003488&#038;sisearchengine=197&#038;siproduct=B4310&#038;noPopUp=true&#038;gclid=CNX5uqm6mc8CFQpkhgodpP0AZw&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/blazers_outerwear/Petites/PRDOVR~B4310/B4310.jsp?color_name=Black&#038;srcCode=FAGGPF00001_99103613679_192724339_13187519779_62293577359_c_pla_pla-62293577359_9003488&#038;sisearchengine=197&#038;siproduct=B4310&#038;noPopUp=true&#038;gclid=CNX5uqm6mc8CFQpkhgodpP0AZw&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623226 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:30:46 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2623226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a maternity/babywearing coat. I've had three January babies in Toronto. I didn't actually need it in my third pregnancy because the weather was mild enough before her delivery but I used it a lot immediately after she was born.<br /> The coat extenders are great, there are a lot more now than there were when I was pregnant with my first. Makemybellyfit, Kokoala </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623221 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:15:32 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2623221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was born in early December and I just wore a North Face jacket unzipped. It fit fine after the baby was born, I lost my big belly quickly- I wore regular tops right after and mostly maternity leggings for comfort. This time, I'll be pregnant all winter so I will buy a coat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623220 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:06:51 +0000 KayKay 2623220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2 coats that somehow have fit mostly over my belly throughout my 3 pregnancies (one is a Mountain Hardware fleece, one is a Marmot down). I also bought, during my first pregnancy, a nicer heavier wool coat that is more of a "swing" style, so I can just belt it above the bump when pregnant...but it's still cute belted/buttoned normally when not pregnant too. </p> <p>I've always lost the baby belly fairly early/easily, and even if I'm carrying a bit of extra pudge, my regular coats have always fit fine once the baby is out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623218 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:44:18 +0000 ShootingStar 2623218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my November baby I didn't need a maternity coat. I just wore the coat I already had. I either wore it open or was able to just barely get it zipped at the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623208 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 08:20:54 +0000 Foodnerd81 2623208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a December baby in New England and did not need a maternity coat. Mostly I ran hot anyway and I got an oversized warm fleece best that I could zip<br /> Over my belly, under my regular winter coats that didn't zip anymore. That worked pretty well for baby wearing too since the fleece was a little stretchy. </p> <p>And yeah everyone loses the belly differently but you would probably be able to fit into your regular coats within a couple weeks as long as they aren't super fitted and structured. I wore mostly yoga pants, nursing tanks, and cardigans or zip up hoodies for the first few weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-clothing-dilemma#post-2623204 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 07:37:22 +0000 looch 2623204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another option is to find a coat in a few sizes larger...I did this when I was pregnant and it worked out great. It was also interesting that the year when my son was born was the warmest on record. I was outside with no coat on in January, when there is normally snow on the ground! </p> <p>So you just never know! </p>