https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:59:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197856 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:43:58 +0000 mrskc 197856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was using the hair tie trick around 8 weeks b/c of all the bloat. And I graduated to maternity jeans at 14 weeks since they were so much more comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197853 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:42:26 +0000 MrsMccarthy 197853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>early for me. 9 weeks. but i was an early bloomer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197377 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:54:22 +0000 Rescuemom10 197377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! It must really show I am new to this. I didnt know the hair tie trick. Noted! I am only 8 weeks so not worrying about this but interesting to read what it was for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197372 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:52:30 +0000 joyjoy 197372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was using a hair tie on my skinny jeans at week 12. My hips were more the problem than my belly. My looser jeans graduated to hair ties and bella bands at around 18 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197368 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:50:57 +0000 kayakgirl73 197368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'm about ready to had to Maternity pants very soon. The regular stuff just isn't really comfortable. It's just that I would like to wait other two weeks or so to be out of the first tri before I tell work. Although my immediate supervisor knows, since I've had a ton of appointments due to IF treatment and my thyroid issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197277 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:14:40 +0000 rattles 197277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kayakgirl73: You're not alone! I needed the hair tie for mine by week 10, even though I'd only put on a pound or two. My shorts still fit with a belly band, but it's not nearly as comfy as the maternity dresses I've bought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197264 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:01:16 +0000 littlebug 197264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kayakgirl73: Don't feel bad! Every woman is different! I'm 11 weeks and have really only gained about a pound or two, but I'm so bloated that most of my pants don't fit without the hairtie trick or a belly band. I have only tried one pair of jeans in the past couple of weeks, but they are REALLY low rise, so they're ok so far. None of my shorts fit, though. None. So I'm living in dresses on the weekends until I can get out and buy a pair of maternity shorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197204 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:29:54 +0000 DillonLion 197204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My jeans were already tight when I got pregnant, so I haven't worn them one since I got a bunch of maternity clothes at 7 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197198 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:22:15 +0000 kayakgirl73 197198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I fell bad now. I stopped wearing mine around eight weeks. I could get them on and buttoned but they were tight and of the muffin top. They were a bit snug to begin with. I can still wear my work pants and my shorts that are main of cotton are khaki type material. They still button and zip but they are getting a bit close now at almost 12 weeks. I feel funny in them unless I have a long shirt on. Dresses especially patterned ones have been my friend for work clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197176 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:07:16 +0000 rachiecakes 197176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 weeks. I was back in them 6 weeks after delivery but haven't actually worn them much because the post baby muffin top is atrocious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-197170 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:04:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 197170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 weeks, and I had to unbutton them after eating at the restaurant. That was the end of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196937 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:39:44 +0000 mrsjyw 196937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 18.5 wks now and they still fit, but they're uncomfortably too tight. So I used the hair tie/rubber band trick once. It's too hot for jeans now, so by the time fall rolls around, I'll be in maternity jeans for sure! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196935 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:38:39 +0000 sorrycharlie 196935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 26 weeks and can still wear mine! Some pairs with higher waists) I have to leave unbuttoned with a belly band, but the legs fit. Other pairs with lower waists I can button beneath my belly. But honestly, it's so freakin' hot up here (in NE) that I've been wearing my maternity shorts. my pre-preg shorts are shorty-shorts and I feel silly!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196906 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:49:58 +0000 Chastenet 196906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore mine with a rubber band up until 21 weeks, but then I invested in maternity jeans for comfort and never looked back. I probably could have still worn my pre-pregnancy jeans for a few weeks, but at that point comfort was more important. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196905 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:45:17 +0000 hilsy85 196905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About 16 weeks...the legs fit fine (and actually still do at 22 weeks) but I couldn't button them comfortably anymore. I can still wear them if I use a belly band. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196900 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:35:05 +0000 pastemoo 196900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>9 weeks for my regular jeans, and my weird low rise jeans that had a loose waist I wore past 30 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196896 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:18:19 +0000 Kemma 196896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I managed to wear my fave jeans until about 23 weeks but at almost 25 weeks I've now popped and the jeans have had to go to the back of the draw!</p> <p>I employed both the rubber band trick and a belt as they fit everywhere but the waistband. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196870 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:02:31 +0000 Penny Lane 196870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I made it to about 24 weeks too before the hair tie thing became uncomfortable. Finally gave in and bought a pair of maternity jeans last week (at 31 weeks O_o) after living in leggings :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196844 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:22:10 +0000 sandy 196844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsdaredevil: Wow!! That is amazing to me!</p> <p>Right around 10 weeks I stopped wearing my jeans...just was not comfy. I still wore work pants with the hair tie trick but bought maternity pants soon after and loved them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196830 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:54:28 +0000 skibobrown 196830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was definitely using the hair tie trick by 12 weeks. By around 22 weeks even the hair tie wasn't working too well, so I graduated to my maternity jeans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196824 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:46:02 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 196824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>24 weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196809 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:08:12 +0000 jennylynn 196809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started doing the hair tie trick at around 10 weeks I think. I could still button them, but it gave me a gross muffin top, and using the hair tye helped. At 10 weeks pp, I still do that sometimes if I feel particularly muffin toppy that day :p. I still have a few pounds to go so hopefully I can ban the muffin top! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196808 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:07:57 +0000 Periwinkle 196808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I noticed that my jeans were getting unwearable right around 18 weeks. I tried using the Bella Band and I was just so uncomfortable- it felt like my pants would fall off if I made one too-sudden move! For me, the tightness was mostly in the tummy, but just not comfortable at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196801 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:43:26 +0000 oliviaoblivia 196801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha! I'm 11 weeks and totally not interested in wearing my regular jeans anymore. The hair tie trick just feels weird. I can't stand to have anything tight on my belly right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196797 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:33:25 +0000 CarrieLouWho 196797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 24 weeks and mine still fit, but usually without the top button done. I'm not a tight jean gal though, so I think that's why! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196767 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:11:05 +0000 Minnie_Girl 196767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm over 16 weeks and some of my jeans are uncomfortably tight around the tummy. All of the shorts are still OK, at least. I should still have a few weeks before maternity clothes become necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196757 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:01:26 +0000 autumnlove 196757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196735 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:49:08 +0000 MsLipGloss 196735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>16 weeks. I could still button them just fine, but the legs were too tight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-pre-pregnancy-jeans-stop-fitting#post-196730 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:44:46 +0000 chopsuey 196730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At almost 14 weeks, my jeans still fit.. barely. I've noticed that the legs of my jeans have definitely gotten tighter. </p> <p>I think I have 1-2 weeks tops before I need to put a hair tie through the button hole of my jeans! </p>