How much size did you lose immediately after birth? - Page 2

[kltroy]

I wore maternity clothes in, and I wore them out too. Within a couple weeks I was into larger sized pants, but I wouldn't plan on it within days of the birth. Also, keep in mind that your boobs will be HUGE when your milk comes in.

[Smokering]

Heaps, but I was ridiculously swollen with pre-eclampsia. I went from looking chubby to skeletal - not because I'm naturally skeletal, but the combination of being suddenly un-swollen and a ghastly green colour made me look unnaturally bony. The first photo of me and DD together is so glamorous: Child Born to Zombie Mother.

I did belly binding, and was able to wear pre-pregnancy clothes pretty quickly, but spent the first week or so mostly in a nightie.

[JTA Mom]

Originally Posted by Annie Mac

I'd love to be one of those women who get back to pre-pregnancy size lickety-split. Realistically, I can see the chances of that happening are pretty small

I'm looking at this bag, and my clothes...I guess a nightgown would be a better choice than 2 piece flannel jammies, wouldn't it?

Any other suggestions from moms who've been there? I don't expect to be there very long, but I guess you never know.

I brought a stretch jersey maternity dress. It was super soft and totally moldable to body size. I loved it because 1) I didn't have to deal with pulling stuff up my legs, 2) no pressure on the tummy and 3) it was a wrap front so easy nursing. The stretch jersey also helped to deal with the big changes in boob size once my milk came in. No tight areas were nice.

It's also 'nicer' than a nightgown to wear home. I mean, I didn't want to look 'odd' or 'invalid' on the way home from the hospital. Just a regular dressed mom with her cute little newbie!

Ami