MONEY SAVING MATERNITY CLOTHING HACKS!!! // How To Dress The Bump On A Budget

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  • @languagetraveller
    @languagetraveller Před 3 lety +327

    I'm not even pregnant, but I will watch any video Delilah ever posts ❤

  • @mael2039
    @mael2039 Před 3 lety +79

    I think it's very difficult to find maternity wear if your style is not very feminine or girly. Leggings, biker shorts, oversized shirts and sweaters, men's sweatpants and shirts are all great. Just men's clothing in general.
    A lot of maternity wear is ruched, frilly, flowery, polka dotted, flowy, with lots of dresses, and while that's really pretty on many people, it's not everyone's jam. I really feel like your video is great for people with any style, and it's really helpful!
    Also, awesome quality as always!!

    • @maraeabroughton
      @maraeabroughton Před 3 lety +1

      Biker shorts and over sized hoodies/crew necks are everything, I know that I would still wear them after baby comes woohoo

    • @andyrevan
      @andyrevan Před 3 lety

      Check out plus size sections

    • @bbbbb7813
      @bbbbb7813 Před 2 lety +1

      Why would you need maternity clothes in that style if you can just use men's clothes?

  • @beatsteakchen91
    @beatsteakchen91 Před 3 lety +133

    I found your Channel 3 years ago because of a pregnancy clothing hacks Video and i just realized i might have unterestimated the effect watching your Channel for 3 years now has on me... i am wearing bangs, Gold framed glasses, the same blundstones you're wearing... i am even pregnant with my second child and exactly one week behind you 😂

  • @budgetfoliage
    @budgetfoliage Před 3 lety +55

    I have thrifted all my clothes for pregnancy and redid my entire wardrobe for less than 50 dollars. Your trick for buying 1-2 sizes bigger is life saver!

  • @dreamchord4544
    @dreamchord4544 Před 3 lety +37

    My tip: if you’re a first time mom, don’t worry about maternity clothes until you really need them! I’m almost 24 weeks and I’ve just now started wearing maternity shorts. I can still fit some of my regular jeans and shorts with the hairband button trick or a belly band and will probably be able to for several more weeks. Look out for sales and don’t rush to buy anything you might not end up needing- it’s so warm now that my expensive maternity jeans will rarely be worn!

    • @cactusrose6646
      @cactusrose6646 Před 3 lety +2

      But you can save them for your next baby!

    • @dreamchord4544
      @dreamchord4544 Před 3 lety +1

      @@cactusrose6646 if we have another! I definitely want more kids but we were always planning to adopt :) otherwise I will pass them on to someone who needs them.

    • @cactusrose6646
      @cactusrose6646 Před 3 lety

      @@dreamchord4544 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @britaneelilly8147
      @britaneelilly8147 Před 3 lety +6

      With my 1st I desperately held on to my normal clothes, probably longer than I should have. I was 6 months pregnant when my husband surprised me with a pair of full belly maternity slacks for work. They were HEAVEN. Kid 3? Maternity pants the second my test was positive. Those suckers are comfy. LOL

    • @sheridanvance7426
      @sheridanvance7426 Před 11 měsíci

      💛💛💛💛💛

  • @lydiaswanson3240
    @lydiaswanson3240 Před rokem +4

    One thing I discovered to help save money: buy nursing clothing. Most nursing clothing is also maternity friendly, I have several nursing dresses that are very cute and also fit great over a bump. ❤

  • @lisakraatz3794
    @lisakraatz3794 Před 3 lety +32

    That old video isn‘t bad! I even followed some of your tips when I was pregnant :) (and I definitely didn‘t look bad!)

  • @kristacoleman4712
    @kristacoleman4712 Před 3 lety +8

    I wore regular clothes my entire pregnancy. I sized up. I invested in a few true maternity pieces-- mostly thrifted or clearance finds with the only thing I paid full price for being quality maternity leggings. I sold the maternity items that I can't wear postpartum (like maternity jeans) for the price I paid and everything else I can still wear postpartum. I'm 6 months postpartum and I wear all of my maternity dresses still and you can't tell they are maternity. I still wear my maternity leggings as well. They are my favorite and I prefer them over my regular leggings lol

  • @hanwirtz4305
    @hanwirtz4305 Před 3 lety +12

    I actually invested in one pair of good maternity jeans in my first pregnancy (even though I was broke) and those jeans I've worn twice and lent out once and they are still good to go for a fourth pregnancy. Make sure that the material is good and thickish though when buying so it will last a long time.

  • @shelbylast5756
    @shelbylast5756 Před 3 lety +11

    Just found out I’m about 7 weeks along 💕 loving these pregnancy hack videos 🥰

  • @amyhutty6390
    @amyhutty6390 Před 3 lety +5

    My friend and I have a joint maternity wardrobe. We both add to it each pregnancy and thankfully we have never both needed it at the same time ☺️

  • @erinlalonde7027
    @erinlalonde7027 Před 3 lety +8

    That video was how I found your channel 3 years ago! Excited for a remake as we prepare to have a second baby.

  • @chelseyandsethkurtz8622
    @chelseyandsethkurtz8622 Před 3 lety +10

    I got my maternity leggings from Kohls and they have lasted me 2 pregnancies in they are still in amazing shape I'm 11 weeks pregnant again and about to start wearing them again 🙂 it is hard to find good quality at a good price maternity leggings

  • @andreadavis9730
    @andreadavis9730 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips!
    My sister bought some really nice maternity leggings/jeans for herself and then gave them to me when she was done. All together, those pants have lasted 4 pregnancies and are still going strong. We saved so money by both sharing and buying nicer items.

  • @morganwiercinski1806
    @morganwiercinski1806 Před 3 lety +1

    delilah!!!!! you make SO many good videos, all your work is so deeply appreciated.
    honor your joy and protect your peace. we love you

  • @KatieKrauja
    @KatieKrauja Před 2 měsíci

    I love this. Going into my third pregnancy and I would only add that any clothes you stretch out while pregnant might not be redeemable afterwards but are nice for postpartum

  • @amberd1430
    @amberd1430 Před 3 lety +18

    Oh how I needed this!!! Thank you! 27 weeks with my second and I’m running out of clothes constantly with the growing bump. Hope you are all well💗

    • @menschmaike
      @menschmaike Před 3 lety

      I'm also 27 weeks and feel the same!

  • @abbyb229
    @abbyb229 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m literally watching this video, 33 weeks pregnant, wearing Blanqi biker shorts under a thrifted dress 😂 so you’re speaking my language!

  • @dxbris7701
    @dxbris7701 Před 3 lety +3

    Not pregnant, but love to watch your tips! Watching this video, I'd love to see a wardrobe update at some point? Maternity/regular. I think it would be a great video!!

  • @tmarie69
    @tmarie69 Před 3 lety +52

    Nowhere near pregnant. Not even a boyfriend and yet, here I am 😂

  • @AgataMinnocci
    @AgataMinnocci Před 3 lety +6

    Hi, watching from Italy!! I really appreciated your pizza idea yesterday, will try it soon! Also sending love to your whole family! xxx

  • @jennachack
    @jennachack Před 3 lety +22

    me, 20, with no boyfriend or anything watching a video about maternity clothes: 😇😇😇

  • @suessewnsew4421
    @suessewnsew4421 Před 2 lety +1

    I so enjoyed this with thoughts for my 26 year old granddaughter with first pg. all of your ideas are great and you look adorable!! Good luck

  • @bee-dq2fy
    @bee-dq2fy Před 3 lety +2

    i'm not pregnant, but I regularly use the hair tie hack for my IBS/IBD bloating. On bad days I'll have a bloated stomach that compares to a 3-4 months pregnant bump, so this really helps!

  • @christinakruse2806
    @christinakruse2806 Před 3 lety +2

    My first pregnancy was with twins and I was about 100 pounds before-hand, so I gained a ton of weight. I lived in flowy sun dresses when going out and when at home I just bought a pack of Haines XXL mens tee-shirts and some basketball shorts. It wasn't super flattering, but it worked.🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @foreverschwarzbrot
    @foreverschwarzbrot Před 3 lety +2

    Get a good pair of dungarees/overalls. This way, you can wear all your tshirts/ tops/ sweaters, and it doesn’t matter if they get too short or ill-fitting at the bottom!

  • @hannahadams6942
    @hannahadams6942 Před 3 lety +7

    My son was born in February so my biggest stage of pregnancy was in winter. I basically lived in my husbands sweat pants t shirts and sweatshirts the last several weeks😂

  • @cmicmurphy
    @cmicmurphy Před 3 lety +8

    I just have one warning for people wearing their regular clothes during pregnancy. If you really love a favorite top and want to have it for many years, don’t wear it too far along or you’ll stretch it out and it won’t look the same pregnancy. So in that case sometimes it’s better just to get new maternity clothes or thrift things.

  • @ImJustGen
    @ImJustGen Před 15 dny

    This video was super helpful, I just hit my 2nd trimester and have been dreading going outside as most of my clothes aren’t fitting anymore. Tysm!

  • @00Mercredi00
    @00Mercredi00 Před 3 lety +1

    I needed that video. 15 weeks pregnant here! Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @lea6865
    @lea6865 Před 3 lety +1

    You can totally do the hair tie hack with high waisted jeans too. My belly is funny right now at 25 weeks and my high waisted jeans fit great except I needed a bit more room at the top and a hair tie does the trick!

  • @hollypelletier1024
    @hollypelletier1024 Před 3 lety +2

    I love these videos for tips on how to feel good about yourself and style the bump. I really liked the old video. But I do disagree with wearing pregnancy clothes BECAUSE the bump stretched out some of my favorite shirts. I learned that from my first pregnancy and it made me feel self conscious postpartum.

  • @sarahks
    @sarahks Před 3 lety +1

    Love this! I invested in some maternity tees during my first pregnancy and am happy to be able to reuse them but this pregnancy I’m sticking with tshirt dresses, empire style dresses, and high waisted skirts one size up, that I can wear afterwards. Great advice!

  • @alessiale
    @alessiale Před 3 lety +6

    Hey Delilah, I just wanted to say that you are great! Sending love from Italy xx

  • @MrMicahkrusch
    @MrMicahkrusch Před rokem

    This is my third pregnancy and this has been the most helpful then any other video Ive seen by far! Thank you!

  • @mingshuchen692
    @mingshuchen692 Před 3 lety +12

    300K! Go go go.

  • @ayeshasiddika3837
    @ayeshasiddika3837 Před 3 lety

    That was my first ever maternity video I ever watch. Then over the years found your channel again. Now your my are my favourite CZcamsr mummy alongside your lovely friend Victoria and a Canadian living in British CZcamsr Emily Norris.

  • @EmilyChristine.
    @EmilyChristine. Před 3 lety +2

    I’ll definitely go back and watch this for my third pregnancy! Thanks for sharing Delilah!!

  • @tiffanysbeautyhouse755

    This is awesome!! I’m newly pregnant with our second child and I just ordered a TON of summer clothes prior to finding out I’m pregnant and I’m so sad 😭😭💖 this helped a ton and brought me a little more happiness!!

  • @sarahkleykamp9656
    @sarahkleykamp9656 Před 3 lety +1

    Crop tops. My go to outfit in pregnancy and with breast feeding is a crop top and a loose high waisted skirt!

  • @kitwhite9372
    @kitwhite9372 Před 3 lety +5

    What great tips. You always look so great and "put together"!

  • @thejuangfamily7070
    @thejuangfamily7070 Před 3 lety +3

    Okay, now I am ready to go maternity shopping tomorrow! My belly just exploded the last two weeks and nothing fits anymore. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Delilah! 💛

  • @chrtycpr
    @chrtycpr Před 3 lety +1

    I've watched your first video a few times trying to get ideas in the past, so glad you made another! You've come so far 😊

  • @charlotta5660
    @charlotta5660 Před 3 lety +1

    I shopped in my mothers closet! She is 2 sizes larger than me and has a lot of empire waist stretchy dresses. I bought some t-shirts and leggings but otherwise I lived in her dresses.

  • @rainyday3128
    @rainyday3128 Před 3 lety +4

    Can’t wait to have my first, already having baby fever. Shopping partners closet just isn’t an option for me, though. He’s a good few inches shorter/smaller than me 😆 (also, you look glowing!)

  • @lolaodubitan968
    @lolaodubitan968 Před rokem

    This is very very useful! Thanks. I'm pregnant and glad I watched this.

  • @hitomikasaki
    @hitomikasaki Před 2 lety +1

    I went to the thrift store/charity shop to ask about maternity clothing and the lady helping me said the same thing about maternity wear - she said it was a bit of a con and to just buy a few sizes up 👍

  • @MusicallyInclined42
    @MusicallyInclined42 Před 3 lety

    So I think your original maternity hacks video is how I found your channel, but I’ve been following since you had Theo.❤️ I love your style and look forward to your videos seeing a peek into your lives!

  • @BookButler
    @BookButler Před 6 měsíci

    13.5 weeks along with my first, and my go-to pair of jeans is maybe a week away from being untenable. I've got friends asking about a registry and giving opinions on different pumps and nursing bras etc. So much to plan and research, but right now "how to dress the bump" is the one question about life with Baby that feels fun and not super intimidating. 😅 Thanks for the helpful tips!

  • @theraayato5346
    @theraayato5346 Před 3 lety

    I've done all of these in previous pregnancies except the biker short jaja. My bellies where pretty small so I didn't struggle much for clothing, I also bought oversized pjs and still use em today.

  • @whisperingbeauty
    @whisperingbeauty Před 3 lety

    That video is how I found your channel during my first pregnancy!! About 2 years ago!

    • @whisperingbeauty
      @whisperingbeauty Před 3 lety

      Actually it was over two years ago because you were pregnant with Theo!

  • @MadameUniverse
    @MadameUniverse Před 3 lety +1

    I wish I would've seen your video in my first trimester because I've done the same mistakes - bought three new pairs or maternity pants because all of my old pants were too tight really fast but now two months later they don't fit in the nicest way either and they really restrain the way I can sit and move around because they're just THAT uncomfortable - I also switched to buying more skirts and flattering uni colored dresses because I can wear SO MANY different accessoires and shoes together with those and technically wear the same dress throughout the whole week and each time it has a different wibe and look

  • @staceyhunt6769
    @staceyhunt6769 Před 3 měsíci

    I wear a super comfy gater belt with very warm plus size (Because they're more comfortable) over-knee socks to keep my legs warm in pregnancy instead of having to mess with leggings - My stomach never fits inside anything maternity wise unless it is 3-4 sizes too big for the rest of my body. Just another option if anyone needs it. :3

  • @hannahconley3672
    @hannahconley3672 Před 3 lety

    I love my Delilah videos! Not pregnant but still watched all the way through. The first video is what brought me to your channel!

  • @lauradoyle823
    @lauradoyle823 Před 3 lety

    My issue is I need clothes appropriate for work. I have tried to get away with non maternity clothes but nothing fits like it used to. I gained 26 pounds in 26 weeks and a lot of it was went to my love handles. But I looove your style! I will be taking some of these tips for when I’m at home or weekends!

  • @kendrarose1387
    @kendrarose1387 Před 3 lety

    Dresses/skirts are my favorites!

  • @calvinliu6304
    @calvinliu6304 Před 3 lety +3

    I so excited to see the baby

  • @midwestbadger2503
    @midwestbadger2503 Před rokem

    I invested in 3-4 Bella bands and that got me through my pregnancy along with keeping my regular jeans. I think I purchased one maternity pair of jeans.

  • @bethanyyadon5309
    @bethanyyadon5309 Před 3 lety

    I love love love all your videos! 20 weeks and getting so much info. From you.

  • @keiracorder4717
    @keiracorder4717 Před 3 lety

    That old video was how I found your channel...my first baby was born a month later! 😅 It's also what started me on my minimalist journey, haha.

  • @kathrynmeyer8711
    @kathrynmeyer8711 Před 2 lety

    Your bump is so beautiful!!!! You look amazing love!!!!

  • @IsabellaKayreen
    @IsabellaKayreen Před rokem

    So happy I came across your merch! It's totally my style and so simple and beautiful. Just ordered a piece. 😍❤

  • @felicityshotter3640
    @felicityshotter3640 Před 2 lety

    Buying clothing 2x sizes bigger then just doing your own ruching worked for me.

  • @goallgirlie
    @goallgirlie Před 3 lety +1

    those auto generated subtitles are hilarious: "when dressing the bulb" 😂😂😂

  • @Ingridlosneslokken
    @Ingridlosneslokken Před 3 lety +1

    I’m not pregnant, I don’t even have a partner, but I still enjoyed watching this Delilah! 🥰

  • @lbfaith
    @lbfaith Před rokem

    I wish I knew these hacks back when I was pregnant the first time. Second time I still had few items. But I made out with the items I had before. This time.min will use most of her tips. 😂 saving to new playlist Maternity. First vid in list.

  • @PlushPawsStudio
    @PlushPawsStudio Před 2 lety

    Just bought some clothes from Blanqi! I made sure on the survey to put I got them from your CZcams! Thank you!

  • @kurlykaitlyn
    @kurlykaitlyn Před 3 lety

    I love the merch!!! Got a sweatshirt, T-shirt, and onesie of the sunflower choose joy so me daddy and soon to be baby can match!!! So soft and were so happy! Thank you ❤️

  • @Laura-iw8wq
    @Laura-iw8wq Před 3 lety

    So helpful! Just hit 20 weeks and beginning to show, plus hitting the beginning of summer and was feeling discouraged about not being able to wear any of my cute summer clothes 😭❤️

  • @amymalo7390
    @amymalo7390 Před 3 lety

    The original video was the first one of yours that I watched!! I loved it :)

  • @heidimargaret306
    @heidimargaret306 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips, omg your belly looks like it has dropped it’s getting close, I can’t believe how fast it is going, I’m excited for you guys 😀❤️🍼🤰🏼🤱🏼🌻🌸

  • @hannahfisher9354
    @hannahfisher9354 Před 3 lety

    What saved me when I was pregnant was my bella band! And I still use it today to hold up my leggings 😂🧡 also stretchy jeggings are amazing

  • @martaszymanska8191
    @martaszymanska8191 Před 3 lety

    For me it's really different to dress in pregnency depending on the season fiat you're the biggest 🤗 in summer it was dresses nad strechy skirts for me, but when i was big all winter i needed a lot more. For me it was a great purchase to buy a pregnancy coat that you also can baby-wear in. And the hair- tie for me was great for early on, when my pants started to be unconfortable but there is no way i would wear the same pants all my pregnancy. But I didnt need to buy pregnancy pants right away that would not fit me in my 3rd timester.

  • @thekennabugg
    @thekennabugg Před 3 lety +4

    This is exactly what I needed right now!!!

  • @ohdarlingitsmrs
    @ohdarlingitsmrs Před 3 lety

    Thank you Delilah! Always love watching your videos!! :)

  • @musikluver
    @musikluver Před 3 lety

    Could you do a video like this for post partum clothing hacks? For summer/winter? This was so helpful! On baby #2 but different seasons 🙈

  • @Breighahhhna
    @Breighahhhna Před 3 lety +1

    Woot woot ! New video!!!!

  • @stargwynn1
    @stargwynn1 Před 3 lety

    Elastic waists. Are. Everything.

  • @Nina-qm1sc
    @Nina-qm1sc Před rokem

    Please make another one of these 😊

  • @kimroddy943
    @kimroddy943 Před 3 lety

    I chose to thrift my maternity clothing 1 to 2 sizes up because I couldn't afford the good quality basic pieces and I wanted it to still be sustainable. I mainly just bought long dresses.

  • @robinwallace9655
    @robinwallace9655 Před 3 lety

    You have the cutest bump!🤗

  • @cactusrose6646
    @cactusrose6646 Před 3 lety

    These are great ideas. But I would say one thing, if you plan on having several kids (2+) I would highly recommend getting some key maternity pieces and good quality ones too, that will last all of your pregnancies. Especially pants (like Delilah said👍🏻) it makes a world of difference when you are wearing something ment to fit a bump. I don't know about others but for me personally, I really did not feel comfortable in clothes that were huge every where just so they could fit the bump(I'm a small person so I can get easly drowned out by my cloths) any way just my 2 cents. Still a great video full of awesome ideas that I will definitely keep in mind for my next baby🥰

  • @kathineu8959
    @kathineu8959 Před 3 lety

    My daughter was born in august, it was so easy to dress the bump.
    Summerdresses, regular elastic pants…
    My second will be born in November, so I will need some more real maternity clothes. Mostly jeans and some Tops.
    I don’t like wearing my regular clothing In pregnancy, my favorite jeans stretched out so much that I can’t wear it anymore (well, now it fits again 😅)

  • @Ichigo2058
    @Ichigo2058 Před 3 lety +4

    Corona-Edition: Buy three bump leggins. Youre Done. xD

  • @kimroddy943
    @kimroddy943 Před 3 lety

    also, you can look on an online marketplace to find maternity clothing for cheap.

  • @NITSUD-yr6rg
    @NITSUD-yr6rg Před rokem

    Husband's CZcams **
    I am going to be my biggest in winter! I like to wear dresses and skirts. I don't wear jeans or leggings. Usually leggings just under skirts for winter. I hope I can still figure out what to wear! Baby #3 due in March!

  • @lizziebethh
    @lizziebethh Před 3 lety +6

    hey delilah :) i was thinking about doing an experimental art piece of you and theo, as my amateur artist's eye spotted an adorable screenshot in your merch promo video, but i realised you haven't said anything (to my memory) about if you're comfortable with this. of course, i wouldn't share it anywhere, i just want to be respectful of your boundaries, particularly with your little ones. just wondering if that's alright, or you'd rather i didn't. i completely and utterly understand if you're not happy with that. thanks!

  • @TiffanyMarceaux-go3zs

    So glad I found this!!!

  • @jillianhamm3806
    @jillianhamm3806 Před 3 lety

    Love this! I was totally feeling like I couldn’t wear anything in my closet.

  • @jamesfv1
    @jamesfv1 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s my sons birthday!

  • @corinnejanebaker
    @corinnejanebaker Před 3 lety

    ur shirt color looks so good on you!

  • @rebeccamorris6
    @rebeccamorris6 Před 3 lety

    I started watching your channel because of your original video ☺️

  • @callumalexander9204
    @callumalexander9204 Před 2 lety

    My pregnant wife is doing the same as you buy buying clothes that are bigger and I have done that in trousers and jeans like you

  • @marlenbatista9642
    @marlenbatista9642 Před rokem

    My jeans I wouldn’t even dare going into. Just this weekend my biggest shorts fit but didn’t close. This means my regular fitting clothes won’t fit most likely. My thighs and butt and arms have grown.

  • @Hailey_Olivia
    @Hailey_Olivia Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve only looked for maternity clothes once (I’m only 12 weeks) and I was at Walmart and it made me so angry because they only had like 3 options in pants and maternity shirts are regular shirts that say “baby on board” or whatever. It was ridiculously aggravating. Not to mention everything was ugly/ huge. Even the “small” was way too large.

  • @claudiajade624
    @claudiajade624 Před 3 lety

    I feel like is so hard to get low rise jeans these days. I think I am going to be 💯 fine for weekend etc clothes (cause I tend to just wear loose, long dresses anyhow). But for work I have to wear long pants (and no leggings), so defs have started by just buying pants a size up, but think going to have to invest in some (hopefully not awful) maternity work pants when the time comes, also hoping to lean into more jumpsuits but have found it tricky to find ones that are loose rather than form-fitting (but still work-appropriate)

  • @veronikako7724
    @veronikako7724 Před 2 lety

    Im only 5 weeks pregnant and everything still can happen not like I want it to, but for now I’m so exited for the babybumb to come! I hope so much that everything will go well🙈

  • @kadiegoins9528
    @kadiegoins9528 Před 3 lety

    I totally thought my toddler dropped something in his room when I first heard the construction noises 🤣🤣

  • @KacangFamily
    @KacangFamily Před 3 lety

    I’ll have to try tying up my shirts. This year I’m trying to only buy used clothes as a little personal challenge

  • @whimsical_lyddie
    @whimsical_lyddie Před 3 lety

    Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who loves maternity clothes 😂. Some maternity dresses work really well when not pregnant. So I guess my tip would be check out maternity dresses at your favorite stores, because some of them really may work afterwards too. Sometimes they just have a little extra room in the belly area that isn't noticable when you aren't pregnant. I'm 11 months post partum and still wear some of my maternity dresses and I wore some maternity sweaters over the winter.

    • @whimsical_lyddie
      @whimsical_lyddie Před 3 lety

      To be fair, though, this might only work for me because I have a long torso, so I appreciate the extra length