Well we sat down to a meal and my aunt slept over that night, so we made an early start in the morning. Breathable fabric: When you’re pregnant, your body tends to experience significant hormonal changes, such as sweating, rashes, chaffing and more, so choose fabrics that let your body breathe. Cotton maternity wear is your best bet as it is super comfortable, light and easy to wear at the same time. This Happy Mama nightie and robe set is a perfect addition to any hospital bag or for general wear when you’re pregnant, suitable from the first night after your positive pregnancy test if you so wish. Breathable fabric and a loose floaty style make it a very comfortable option to slip on and snuggle into your best pregnancy pillow, and the addition of the robe serves as a perfectly co-ordinated cover-up if you're moving around the hospital ward. The nightie also has a handy button down front giving easy access for nursing mums.

Another vote for Chelsea Peers!!!! I have four pairs now and have worn them all through pregnancy and afterwards! They are so soft and wash well. [Go for the] button up style for nursing.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user MichelleOR84) Our verdict Mum-of-three Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy care and child play content. About an hour later, aunt, telling me, as I was reading a woman’s magazine of hers, that she just be over the road, to chat to her friend for awhile.Firstly, remember that, whatever the weather, the maternity ward will be hot. So even if you’re going to have a winter baby, you’ll still need something cooler to take to the hospital. You’ll also find that you’ll get much hotter even during the colder months when you’re pregnant. It doesn't cling. I'd just had a baby seven months ago, so I was a bit conscious of lumps and bumps. It was quite flattering, it didn't hug, it was perfect. I got a couple of compliments and people told me that the dress looked beautiful. No one actually asked where it was from. I got a lovely pair from Next. Over the bump as well so super comfy.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Hairpulling) Our verdict

We love the animal print design of these stylish pyjamas from Next and they definitely look like something that could pass for loungewear, particularly if you mix and match. I got some fairly cheap and cheerful ones from New Look - they are comfy and wash well :-)"(Brand recommended by Mumsnet user SillyBry) Once aunt left, I had the urge to peek into her boudoir, and there on the bed, was a lovely shade of pink, nightdress. Oh gosh, as I stared at it, but dared not touch it, in case aunt had placed it, in a certain way. Weakness of a man overcame me, and I found myself holding it up in front of me, then dropping the towel, to the carpet, and stood in front of the mirror, and with a rampant erection, as I had not mastur-bated for about five days. Oh gosh, as I was now mesmerized, then it touched the top of my pe-nis. Oh no, as I hoped my precum had not stained it. Aunt Marilyn, showed me around and where everything was. Then we left, to go for fish and chips, to eat at Tally’s. On return, aunt took a shower, and offered me to take one after her, which I did, to freshen up. Have you tried H&M Maternity? Their stuff is actually really nice and washes really well."(Advice from Mumsnet user Meadows20) Our verdictThe button down shirt and adjustable drawstring waist means you can wear them right through from the early stages of pregnancy to post-birth and reviewers report that they are extremely soft and comfortable. They are a little on the pricey side compared to other brands, but have a really luxurious feel to them and Mumsnetters report that they wash really well, which adds to their value. If they feel a bit toasty for summer, there is a short version available too: Chelsea Peers Maternity Organic Cotton Giraffe Print. A2. It’s the same as your regular clothing. So, if you wore size ‘medium’ pre-pregnancy, you’d wear the same when you’re pregnant. It is designed to accommodate your growing size, but you won’t necessarily have to go a size or two up. The pyjamas are not only made from breathable cotton, but they also have a wide over the bump waistband to offer you plenty of support during the later stages of pregnancy. Hello son, look who is here.” mom spoke, as I gazed at aunt Marilyn. I had always and still am, very fond of her, and fantasized about her, when in bed and in the shower. I know it is wrong, I told myself, but that was my secret. This is all down to preference but most mums find that over the bump is generally more comfortable to sleep in. However, if you find yourself overheating a lot, an under the bump waistband may keep you a little cooler and a drawstring waist means you can wear your pyjamas pre- and post-bump. Are the pyjamas nursing friendly?

The maintenance supervisor says that she felt 'lovely' in the dress and received plenty of compliments - and claims that it didn't feel like she was in a cheap dress or nightie at all. Sara said: "I wasn't originally looking for an outfit [for the wedding] because I already had one planned. Happy Mama did some great button up and longer length ones.” (Suggested by Mumsnet user bookish83) Our verdict I didn't touch the dress; I didn't alter it whatsoever. I just added pink accessories that I already had. I felt lovely in it. I was really happy with how it looked. Bamboo is an incredibly soft fabric and wrinkle resistant so you can put the iron away. If you’re not quite feeling the heat and want something that feels a little more snuggly, bamboo is a slightly heavier fabric but still remains breathable. Under the bump or over the bump?Maternity pyjamas are often a staple of the hospital bag (and unlike your birthing ball will slot in nicely alongside your TENS machine) so it's important to find a pair which will be practical as well as comfortable during labour. Once postpartum, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time in your pyjamas as well so it's also worth choosing a pair which looks and feels nice to wear. That’s why we’ve thought about style as well as functionality when searching for the best PJs for mums-to-be. When your baby has arrived you’ll also need to think about pyjamas which will accommodate nursing if you’re planning to breastfeed. No-one wants to be struggling with removing clothing whilst trying to feed a hungry newborn in the middle of the night. I didn't feel like I was in a cheap dress or a nightie at all. The pattern of it stood out, and you could accessorise it with lots of different colours." Stretchability: At this phase of life, you need maternity wear that is super stretchable to accommodate your changing abdominal size. Feeding nighty that is too tight will not only cause discomfort, but also disrupt your blood circulation. Thereby, you need maternity nightwear that is a little loose and allows you enough room to bend, move, or do other tasks on your own.