22 weeks pregnant: Not only is my belly growing, but count my feet in as well! Need help!

I started out as a size 8. When I got pregant and has complications, my feet swelled and I needed to purchase size 9. After I had the baby, okay, many years later, if you check the label on my shoes, you will see that I am still wearing that same 9. We just celebrated our son's 6th birthday the end of July.

I was reading an article and it said that there is a chemical that is the culprit, that is used to make things down below and inside more flexible I suppose you could say, to accomidate the baby's birth canal trip. Well, those same chemicals with those same properties also affect your feet and cause them to grow as well. I am not sure how that works with woman who have multiple children. Do their feet just keep growing three or four sizes after that many kids? Do some research. I don't remember the name of the chemical. I think it started with a c. Dunno though.

I am only on my second child and my size 9's are starting to get a teensy bit tight. Oh Lordy. I wasn't really enthrowed with going up to a size 10 and certainly not for the long haul should that stay permanent. But what ever in the end. I am a three pairs of shoes maximum owner any how. Bring it on!
Blessings!

Noooo!! I'm one of those big footed freakzoids. ( No offense to others). I am already on the other side of the woman's shoe chart! Size 12! I cannot be any bigger! I'm 22 weeks preggy and so far my shoes still fit. *sigh* Payless shoes is my fav store but their shoes end at Size 12. =( Booh for me!

ah, one of "those" brides!

I say wear the shoes for the photos and then change into something comfy because you're right, who looks at the bridesmaid's feet after the ceremony?! They'll be looking enviously at your bump anyway lol.

Stretching leather sandals width-wise should be easy. Wet them thoroughly, wear thick socks and then let them dry on your feet. They *should* fit after that!

All my mommy friends say their feet never shrunk back again... I too have been bidding the nicer shoes in my closet farewell... wah.

Ohhhh - I heard they usually dont go back :( I have a 10 and I prayed my feet wouldnt get any bigger. They didnt. Hallelujah! I am suddenly a religious woman.

I don't have any tips for stretching, but have you checked eBay? I'm not talking about used (because I don't like the idea of used-by-stranger shoes more than anyone else) but you may find some new on there.

Also, try calling Nine West's corporate or even just getting in touch with a manager - when I had an issue with a dress from David's Bridal that was discontinued I called the store and spoke with a manager. She was able to find me a dress in CA (I'm in MI) that would work, and they drop-shipped it for me.

Hang in there... I found that *most* of my shoes fit again after pregnancy, but my feet are a little wider. Sucks, but it's just life I guess. ;)

have you checked to see if DSW carries those same Nine west shoes? just a thought. Good Luck!

I think you should just get the larger size, if you wear them and they are too tight they are just going to make your feet swell even more. My feet haven't been affected by my pregnancies but a dear friend who is a major shoeaholic went from a size 7 to size 8 and her feet never did return to the smaller size.

I say try to stretch them out for the ceremony and bring some flip flops for the reception...As long as the bride is cool with that, of course. If you can't stretch them, definitely get some new shoes - there's nothing worse than standing in pain and basically missing your friend's wedding because of it.

Oh how I wish the dress was long so that I could wear other shoes, but of course it's tea length, so the shoes will definitely show. :( I don't want to be the only one that isn't in "uniform"... yes, she's one of "those" brides who is having us match from the dresses, to the jewelry, and down to the shoes. It's such a bummer, but my plan is to suck it up and try to stretch them out just to make them comfortable for the ceremony. It's outside and should only take about 20 minutes tops. I plan on bringing another pair of shoes for the reception to change in to. No one should be paying attention to my feet at her wedding anyway.

I feel your pain, with both of my pregnancies I grew a whole shoe size..lol now I look at 10's ugg! Seriously I am with the others don't try and stretch them, your comfort and safety are most important. I like DispatchNinja's idea of kitten heels or flats, you want to be able to enjoy your time.

You could try zappos.com or even EBAY, you can pretty much find anything on those websites. And I wouldn't bother to try and stretch the shoes, its pretty much a lost cause :) Can you see the shoes with the dress? Because you can always get flats or "kitten" heels that match.

So sorry Jane. I went from a size 7 to about an 8.5 and they did not shrink back. I too loved me some shoes and I was no longer able to fit my Pradas, Guccis and Ferragamos! One pair of worn-once Prada pumps went to a friend. The rest of them went to GoodWill. The good news is my feet did not get any bigger during my second pregnancy. Not sure if that helps at all. :-(

Totally agree get new shoes is the dress long cause if so no one will even see the shoes

I also vote for different shoes. Seriously, like you don't have enough discomforts.

I DID stretch a pair of leather strappy heels once though...

I walked in the rain and puddles (accidentally) and they must have stretched a full size without totally losing shape. Just wear them in the shower. Wait! No don't!!! You'll SLIP!!!

Get some new shoes! :)

Sorry I didn't get a chance to read all the replies, but did you consider using a mid-wife to have your baby? My first child was born in a hospital and I hated it, I felt like the doctors and nurses were trying to take over and I felt powerless. I got bullied into getting pitocin and pushing when I wasn't even ready. Anyway my second birth I decided to do things differently and decided to go with a homebirth assisted by a midwife. I had the power to decide how I wanted everything. I wasn't pushed into doing anything I didn't feel comfortable with. I felt so much better afterwards and even went to Easter service the next morning. It only cost $2000 total including pre natal and post natal care. However I did still see a doctor for some of the pre natal care for ultrasounds and such that were covered by my health insurance.

Sorry about your feet. Mine were swollen with my last pregnancy so they were bigger than normal. Then after Adia was born, I lost 45lbs and all my shoes were suddenly too big! It was crazy. My mom's feet grew several sizes during her first pregnancy. She went from a 6.5 to a 8.5/9. Her feet are still that big.

Personally, I'd find a different pair of shoes. It's not safe for a pregnant lady to be teetering around on too small heels. Your balance is already off and add heels that are too small, you're going to be in trouble. They would also cause your feet to swell even more which just isn't fun.

I remember when I was little my mom had these old wooden shoe stretchers. I found a picture of a newer version (http://www.shoe-shop.com/content/ebiz/shoeshop/inv...).
Maybe those would work, especially if you're trying to stretch width-wise and not length-wise (although I think they have those too).
Other than that, stuffing them with tissue paper or old T-Shirts. I have size 7-8 feet and loved these stretchers (especially on leather shoes) because I have really wide feet. haha
Or you could get Tarzan to wear them to stretch them out? ;)