[MREzMommy122807]

Hey everyone..I'm a Plus Sized mommy (5ft 6,215lbs,size 18) and I was thinking about getting a "Bella Band" in a month or two..I want one because I just want my belly to look smooth and round and I kind of want to give it a "lift" since mine is kinda saggy at the bottom (gross I know lol)..just wanted to know if it really gives this effect or not..on the website it just says the purpose of it is so u can basically wear un-buttoned pants during pregnancy. Also..the cost is $28.00 plus $5.00 s&h I'm a cheap person lol so I think it's expensive..just wanted to know if u all thought it was worth it..if u know of any cheaper "copy cat" versions let me know..thanks!

[hkystar]

I used a band but just to make sure I could wear my non-maternity pants for as long as possible. I had some really unflattering under belly area. But when I moved into maternity pants, I got the pants that had the waistline that was under my boobs, and those seemed to make the top part of my belly look better. (And wearing empire waist tops)

[.Katie.]

If you get one make sure you can try them on! I got a plus sized one and it's way too big. Waste of money IMO. The secret fit belly at motherhood maternity are all I need.

[hkystar]

I got the one from target (and steered towards the smaller size). I am normally an XL but got a large band.

[lil duckies mama]

They didnt work so much for me. I thought it was a waste but i only picked up one from target.

[.Katie.]

Originally Posted by hkystar

I got the one from target (and steered towards the smaller size). I am normally an XL but got a large band.

Ah you were much smarter than me!

[Justjeni]

I was wondering about those too! I'm hoping to wear my jeans as long as I can!

[lil duckies mama]

Congrats Jeni!!!

[Mom2DyJessAva]

i have a belly band and LOVE mine..i paid 16.00 on amazon...its amazing and soo comfortable!!

should also mention i got a size smaller and it works great..if i would of got the bigger size it would of been a waste

[blueyedncrazy]

I have had mine since I got pg with DS 6 years ago. I like it. I was only able to use it in the beginning of the pregnancy to keep my pants up. Towards the middle and end it just didnt work. I still wore it to make my belly look smoother since I still had the crease around my belly button for a while.

[Justjeni]

I went and purchased one and I got the Plus size at Motherhood and it was too big! yaY! So I have to take it back and get an XL. I'm amazed at how the clothes are so big at Motherhood, makes me feel good!

[gumonyershoe]

Jeni, what size clothes do you wear? I'm sure I'm going to want to buy one and since you said the plus size was too big and I don't have one of those stores near me, I'm not sure what I should aim for... I was just about to go to a size 22 jeans before getting pregnant. So I guess when I'm looking for maternity stuff I should go with like a size 24 in pants?