The Search for Affordable, Comfortable Maternity Panties

The search is on for comfortable maternity underwear. This has been sparked by the fact that the bikini cut feels like is is cutting off circulation in my lower nether region. Are these things really supposed to be comfy?!? As much as I have resisted, I may have to resort to the briefs or the boy-leg briefs--gasp!

Sadly, Walmart no longer carries maternity clothing. One of the local stores renovated the entire store, and in doing so, completely eliminated the maternity line. This was my go to place for affordable preggo undies with #1. :-( I needed to replace all of about 90% of the Walmart undies, as they were inexpensive and not built to last. Alas, the search continues...

After a week of 90+F weather, my comfort level had reached it's threshold. First, I tried Ladybug Landing (an upscale consignment maternity boutique). I could not justify spending $24 on two pair of undies. I then went to Old Navy--whose maternity line has continued to dwindle--and they no longer carry maternity undies. WTF people?!? Lastly, I tried Gordman's. To my surprise they had an entire rack of maternity undergarments, even bras that crossed in the back (great for tank tops)! Ahhh, relief and comfort at last!

Although my venture ended on a good note, I am a bit sad and disappointed in the dwindling amount of maternity products that are being carried in stores. Some stores offer online products, but make returns virtually impossible. I don't get it. There will always be a need for maternity attire. I don't expect to see the birth rate drop drastically anytime soon. So why don't companies meet the demand? Supply and demand...wasn't consumerism/capitalism built on it--along with a few other key consumer points? Okay, off the soapbox for now. That's my blurb for the day.

...22/23 weeks and counting.