ok so the nursing + pregnancy hormones have me feeling like i'm constantly having hot flashes. i am pretty miserable every time i go out (yes it's October, but it's still in the 70s-80s here). i've realized that a big part of it too is that when i go out, i usually have 3 layers on top (secret fit belly band from maternity pants + nursing tank + top). i took my son to his first Gymboree class today and while it was fun i was *dying* in there, i would have given anything to jump in a pool of ice water. i was so embarrassed, i must have looked like a huge sweaty beast compared to all the other moms who looked all put together in cute sweaters and skinny jeans.
so, if anyone has any suggestions/tips, i'm all ears. i think i may need to buy some nursing bras (i only have tanks really) to eliminate an extra layer, which would be okay since pac-baby doesn't nurse that often anymore. though i have no idea what types are good. another challenge is those dang maternity pants..i normally like the secret fit belly but it adds an extra layer to the tummy which doesn't help with overheating. but with pants without that, i feel like the under belly band is always digging into me, or if it's too loose, always feel like they're about to fall down. i would buy maternity shorts, but i can't seem to find them in-store anywhere these days (i would have to try them on).
sorry this sounds like a rant, but i've been in maternity clothes for close to 18 months now (and will be for at least another year), and i am starting to get frustrated at the lack of comfortable/stylish options, especially for warm weather....