Seriously. I'm only ten weeks along, but I haven't been able to button my pants for at least a week. I tried the hair tie trick for a while. It worked, but I didn't really like it. Last night I bought the Bellaband (specifically the Be Band from Target) and today is my first day using it. It is amazing. I was worried it wouldn't hold my pants up but it really works! I tried to put off buying it because I thought it was too early, but that is just rediculous. If you are uncomfortable go for it. My pants are fully unbuttoned and unzipped, no one can tell, and they've never felt more secure on my hips.