Morgan,
I'm glad you found some good stuff at Motherhood. I went in there just once because as I was walking by in the mall and I saw a nice shirt (like a polo style shirt, nothing fancy) by the windown but when I looked at the tag it was like $65! And others had told me to pretty much avoid those specialty shops. I didn't fully investigate. Sorry.
As for the shoes, you may be OK so don't worry just yet. I wonder what experience other people have had out there?
I was able to wear all of my summer shoes, which were primarily slides and sandals and flip flops so they're not enclosing the whole foot, but now that sandal weather is winding down I have tried on several pairs of my regular shoes and they are just too tight! I bought one pair of loafers to have for now that are a full size bigger than I normally wear.
My sisters both had similar experiences. One went back to her regular size after having the baby, and the other stayed the bigger size! Who knows how and why this happens.
PS to Pammyjean: Your daughter is due any day and has only gained 10 pounds? ACK!! I also began at a size 6 or 8 but I would hate to guess what size I'd be now -- and next to her I'm sure I'd look like a cow!! Congratulations on your soon-to-be new grandchild.
. I am not yet in maternity clothes but it is just a matter of time now 'cause everyday the pants are getting TIGHTER and forget about jeans!!! I am off tomorrow to get a few more things and plan on hitting Target, Burlington and Motherhood (I was actually very suprised w/ the prices there. I saw really nice work sets for about $35.00 and they had some real ~trendy!~ stuff for reasonable price). Good luck to you. This is a tough time - you are too little for maternity clothes (looks like a tent) but getting too small for your regular clothes (looks like a stuffed sausage :() Hope it makes you feel better to know others are going through the same thing!!