A sad (and hilarious) tale of maternity clothes shopping...

This story about one woman's experience shopping for maternity clothes was too funny not to share. The descriptions of the heinous clothes alone are worth a read for the laughs they generate! An excerpt:

So on a crisp morning during my second trimester, she and I entered the sacred realm of the maternity store. Immediately we were set upon by a smiling saleswoman (not pregnant) who spoke to us in the voice of a kindergarten teacher during story hour. "And when are we due?" It wasn't simply an act of buying clothes, I quickly learned. No, we were all going to give birth in April. A private person by nature, I winced but sallied forth. What came next, however, was not to be endured. All the maternity clothing displayed was unspeakably tacky. It seemed I had just three options: I could become Battleship Mom, Bunny Mom or Playground Mom. [more...]

The kit mentioned in the story is Belly Basics, a set of maternity clothes that look like, if not the most imaginative clothing ever, some perfectly serviceable pieces. Although if I buy a kit I'll have to wear some great shoes and jewellery or something, to keep from looking like Funeral-Director Mom. ;-)

And oh my goodness, I neeeeeeed this Bella Band something terrible!! That looks like the best invention ever. Bless the kind soul who thought of it! I have just called to put one on hold at Vie Maternity in Yaletown - all my jeans, except for the one-size up ones that I just bought and haven't hemmed (and hopefully still fit) are too small!!!!!