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Adjust-a-Button

Calling all pregnant ladies! (OR ladies and gents who might have over-indulged during the holiday season.)

Are your jeans feeling a little snug around the waistline? Do you feel like your stomach might explode when you sit down? Um, yeah. I might have that problem right now. Never fear! For I have found the answer. Adjust-a-Button.

This little adjustable button has allowed me to stay in my regular jeans up to my 19th week of pregnancy so far, and for that I am eternally grateful. Since I’m not quite big enough for maternity jeans and my belly does NOT enjoy Bella Bands (ouuuuch), I thought I was out of luck until I heard about these guys.

It’s really as easy as sticking a pin into your jeans, and the button is removable so you can use it in all of your pants. I can’t TELL YOU how much more comfortable the past few weeks have been with these buttons….well, how about I just show you.

Before:

Uhhh, getting a little tight. Sitting down is not the most pleasurable of actions at this point, and I’m beginning to feel a little concerned for the safety of my fetus. Oh noes!

After:

Dude, RELIEF. That is all.

Oh! You can also use these buttons to tighten a waistband if your pants are too loose. (Although, if that’s the case, you KIND OF SUCK.)

$18 for a pack of two. Buy ’em here. They’ll make your tummy a happy place again.

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31 comments
  1. Korinna

    January 25, 2010 at 7:30 am

    Eff. I could’ve SO used that.

    Of course, this product works on the theory that one’s thighs and can don’t expand beyond kingdom come–that it’s merely the waistline growing bigger.
    .-= Korinna´s last blog ..A boy and his balloon =-.

  2. Mandi

    January 25, 2010 at 7:54 am

    Ummm…. is that seriously YOUR belly? At 19 weeks of pregnancy? My unpregnant belly doesn’t look that good!

  3. Kirsten

    January 25, 2010 at 8:28 am

    OMG this may be my savior! I’m in an awkward “half-size” right now… one size is too small, the next is too big… it’s a bugger to buy clothes and this will be a godsend!

  4. C @ Kid Things

    January 25, 2010 at 8:37 am

    I’ve seen these before. Although I was so big during my pregnancies that I don’t think an extra button would have helped. They might be now, though.
    .-= C @ Kid Things´s last blog ..Another First =-.

  5. Krisrin

    January 25, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Oh do I wish I had known about this little ditty a month or 2 ago. I am finally more comfortable and fitting into maternity at 23 weeks. There won’t be a next time for me but I will share with others :)

  6. angie

    January 25, 2010 at 8:43 am

    19 weeks on baby number 2 and you look like that? Good work!

    Do I still kinda suck if I need to tighten my size 18 (!) jeans? I don’t think so.

  7. amy

    January 25, 2010 at 9:19 am

    genius. wish I had this during my first and second trimester when I popped out of my regular clothes but wasn’t quite ready for maternity.

  8. Christine

    January 25, 2010 at 9:56 am

    I have a few friends who are early on in their pregnancies. I’m sending this to them. Thanks!
    .-= Christine´s last blog ..Things in my brain… =-.

  9. Melissa

    January 25, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Darn, I coulda used that last year! Although maybe I can still use it now, until I can truly fit back into my old jeans again…
    .-= Melissa´s last blog ..rules to sleep by =-.

  10. mommymae

    January 25, 2010 at 11:40 am

    yea…speaking of you kinda suck? that is one of the cutest baby bellies on the planet. i’m done with the babies, but that is a fabulous find.
    .-= mommymae´s last blog ..time, time, time, see what’s become of me =-.

  11. HollyLynne

    January 25, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Wish I’d known about these before I irrevocably turned the maternity pants corner! Neat idea.
    .-= HollyLynne´s last blog ..Sewing Toys =-.

  12. Kirsten

    January 25, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    Wow Sarah, that is the cutest baby bump ever….thanks for the great review and I am so glad that you liked the Adjust-A-Button. It’s a great way to get a perfect fit when in-between sizes like that, and hope you enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. Looking forward to checking out your updates on Whoorl! :)

  13. Jora

    January 25, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I never knew about these! I always used the ponytail-holder-around the button trick. This looks much cooler.
    .-= Jora´s last blog ..Belly Shots, Continued….. =-.

  14. Design Mom

    January 25, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Brilliant. Period.
    .-= Design Mom´s last blog ..Altitude Design Summit =-.

  15. Calee

    January 25, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    Gap has some “no panel” pant’s I’m loving right now–they work just like the toddler’s with adjustments on the inside. These could be handy too, but I really needed them like 4 weeks ago. Yikes!
    .-= Calee´s last blog ..If you want to cultivate peace…” =-.