NOT QUITE RIGHT.

Little kids go through it.  They are big enough to use the big kid potty.  But, they still aren't big enough ride a tricycle to the park by themselves.

That's where I am.  At 11 weeks, I am fluffy enough to feel a bit snug in my own pants.  But, I'm not big enough to necessitate maternity clothes.

How can you tell that your pants are a little too tight?  Other than the obvious pinchy feeling, here are a few clues:

1.  Your pockets have more flare than usual.  This goes for the men, too.  If you are getting a little thick 'round the middle, your pockets strain to supply a little more material.  Then, your hips seem to be trying to take flight with their newly found pocket wings.

2.  Certain parts of your pants start to rise to the occasion.  I was disturbed, too.  Trust me.  I am a firm believer that no one should sport "toes" above the knees.  Seriously.

So, where does this leave me?

Oh, THIS. Definitely THIS.

As long as you can get past feeling that you didn't buckle your pants (which you didn't!) you can use this band with success.

So far, I have used the band primarily with work pants.  They are the most unforgiving - other than jeans.  As long as I wear it with a slightly longer shirt, noone even knows it's there.  And, as long as I tuck that pesky little button behind some material, I forget it's there.

REVIEW:  Fluffy?  Use a Band.  Maintain pre-pregnancy clothing use for longer.  Deny the ever-growing waistline for another day.