https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 08:38:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-48646 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:18:36 +0000 Clementine 48646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Babyz, oh good idea about the hubby coat. maybe that will actually work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-48642 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:59:01 +0000 babyz 48642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a down coat for $70 at Motherhood last month and have worn it daily. It's been worth every penny and I anticipate wearing it until late February or early March (until weather warms up) I can't stand the cold so leaving my coat open was not an option. </p> <p>Would you be able to wear your husband's coat? I've been wearing my husband's hoodies around and it's so comfy because it's huge on me. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-48611 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:40:52 +0000 Clementine 48611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, ladies. I also thought about buying a windproof fleece to wear underneath and not button things. But definitely checking out some discount stores and thrifts stores are also great advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47589 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:35:50 +0000 MaisyMay 47589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second MerryC's idea of thrift stores. Also, if you had a crafty friend, could they create a panel that would attach to where it currently zips/buttons and also on the other side? I've never seen something like that, but it ought to work, like an extension panel? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47567 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:59:34 +0000 twinmama 47567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably try to make due with doubling up on thick scarves and leaving the coat unbuttoned if it's only a matter of a few weeks. But I don't live where it's super duper cold anymore.</p> <p>If you want a bigger coat, could you look at Goodwill or other thrift stores? They often have maternity sections, or would definitely have larger sizes. I'm sure you could find something for like $10. Might not be the most stylish, but would keep you warm :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47560 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:38:42 +0000 winniebee 47560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know what I'm going to do! I'm just about 20 wks and probably can fit into my long down coat for another month....hoping longer b/c I don't want to buy a new one! I'm hoping to not get large large until March and then maybe get a heavier spring coat instead. Boston is cold until April!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47452 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:15:21 +0000 yoursilverlining 47452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My winter coats are all pretty form fitting/slim cut so some of them won’t button already. I have a very long and wide scarf, and on very cold days I just wrap the scarf around my neck/face, then flatten it out around my front so it covers where the coat doesn’t (hope this makes sense). I don’t do any outdoor activities though, so I only need to be protected basically to/from my car/buildings. </p> <p>Where do you live? Maybe winter will end soon – it’s been a very tame winter so far where I am! (knock on wood!!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47446 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:10:21 +0000 cvbee 47446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan to wear DH's extra coat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47440 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:02:24 +0000 heffalump 47440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in Florida so I'm not helpful when it comes to coats. But I feel like a baby in your belly is a good heat source, could you get away with leaving it unzipped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47425 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:51:32 +0000 mediagirl 47425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just leave my coat unbuttoned (it's form-fitting so it hasn't fit right for a few weeks now). I wear a wool scarf and a wool hat and I'm ok. I don't have a long walking commute to work, though. That would probably make me consider a different coat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47383 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:04:31 +0000 prettylizy 47383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It would depend on the weather where I lived and the length of time I spent outdoors. We have fairly mild (to me) winters where I live, and the only outside time I spend in the winter is walking from my car to my office/gorcery store etc so If I couldn't zip my jacket any longer I'd just belt it and call it a day. My BFF actually moved the buttons on her wool coat to accomodate her growing bump, and plans on just moving them back to their original position for next year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47376 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:57:47 +0000 mrs. wagon 47376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up buying a wool coat from Motherhood Maternity. It was great since I delivered in December, but it's not the best quality. In preparation for being pregnant again at some point ;) I've been shopping around for a simple, long down coat in a larger size and I found one on crazy clearance at TJ Maxx. It's a slim-cut coat, so even though there's plenty of space inside the coat, it doesn't look crazy big. </p> <p>If you were around this area I'd recommend Frugal Fannie's-- they're having crazy sales on outerwear and they have a great selection. But I think it's only local to Boston. </p> <p>I saw some down coats at BJ's that looked ok, and they had belts so you could cinch it in later.... that could be an option too? </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/extending-your-winter-coat#post-47368 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:53:10 +0000 Clementine 47368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 6 more weeks to go before the LO arrives, but I think I may only have a few more weeks left on my winter coat. It currently zips, but it's tight. I looked on sites like Old Navy to try to find a cheap winter/down coat, but they either looked cheap or didn't seem warm at all. I don't want to splurge on another winter coat that I probably won't wear again in a larger size, any creative suggestions? </p> <p>Winter pregnant ladies, what are you doing? </p>