TTMA Second Trimester Maternity Clothes

[sheepish]

So here's the deal - in about 2 weeks, I will be going to visit family out of town for a few days and then will travel directly from there out of the country for work. I will be gone for seven weeks total, from when I am 11w2d until 18w2d. I am a FTM, and I have no idea what I should pack to make sure I have clothes that fit me the entire time (one suitcase for the whole trip). I can wear casual clothes (about 75% of my working time will be spent outdoors), and skirts and dresses aren't really an option due to the type of work. A little more about me personally, in case it makes a difference: I'm about 5'5" and generally slender. I actually lost about 5 lbs when hyperemesis gravidarum hit and haven't really gained it back due to food aversions (but haven't lost anymore either).

Do I need maternity clothes? Should I just pack shorts a size up? What about tops? Help!

[hmr11913]

I would bring as many stretchy-ish clothes as you can, just because you never know. With G I didn't really start to "pop" until around 17ish weeks or so... even then, it was minimal. You never really know. Personally, I love the Old Navy maternity t-shirts. They're super lightweight and stretchy... I've never stopped wearing them since I got them. Ha ha. They just stretch with you.

Are leggings an option? Those are always practical and will always fit.

[kaydee0402]

Leggings and maternity shorts. +1 for Old Navy maternity shirts.

[requiressnacks]

Are you going somewhere where you can just order stuff online and have it shipped? I found the prices for the Old Navy stuff to be great and I think I received my order within a week.

[legalbeagle]

Joggers are my friend. I wear them to the office and just put a dressier top on top. www.splendid.com/Laguna_Tencel_Pant/pd/np/105/p/11077.html_cl_29659

[sheepish]

Thanks for the advice, ladies. Here is what I am thinking so far - I will try to stick with stretchier tops and maybe bring two or three that are technically maternity tops in case they are needed near the end. Likewise, I will probably bring shorts that are up a size (which, since I've lost weight so far, are actually a bit roomy), and will bring some elastic bands in case I need to leave them unbuttoned later on. I may buy a pair of maternity shorts and a pair of maternity pants to bring in case I need them at the end. I don't know that leggings are a great option as it is really hot where I am going and, with working outdoors most of the day, leggings just sounds sweaty to me. I can't really order things to be shipped there (with customs, I could probably ship them now and they still might not get there until after I leave), but I did just remember that my mom is coming to visit me about half way through, so if I got really desperate I could ask her to bring a few things.