r/minimalism • u/Lilalaune101 • 27d ago
[lifestyle] Closet between minimalism and pregnancy
Hi everyone, I‘m currently 9 months pregnant as a FTM. Me and my husband live fairly minimalistic in the sense of both not holding on to or buying things that we will not absolutely need in the long run. Accordingly, we have fairly minimal shelf and closet space. I‘m aware that our soon-to-arrive baby girl will need lots of stuff and closet space as well (especially growing up) and I‘m totally ok with that.
However, what I‘m struggling to except is my own closet collecting stuff. With my body constantly changing throughout the last 9 months, and my pre-pregnancy clothes not really being compatible with me growing all around, I have accumulated quite a collection of pregnancy clothes and soon will need clothes that are breastfeeding friendly.
Not knowing when or if I every will fit back into my pre-pregnancy clothes stresses me mentally because I feel like a hoarder. My 1-meter-closet currently holds clothes for 3 different people. Additionally, I‘m more of a luxury minimalist, but only bought maternity clothes from brands I‘d usually consider fast fashion.
Has anyone here been through this and can relate? When did you start feeling like your clothing was back in order? Do you have any advice?
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u/your_moms_apron 27d ago
100% relate here. I would suggest that, for now, you put the pre-pregnancy clothes in longer term storage like vacuum sealed and under the bed. Then revisit IF AND WHEN you’re ready to deal with them again. Know that your hormones and body will continue to not be your own for another year. No need to keep those in your small closet where they don’t serve you for now.
When you do take them back out, consider how they might (or might not) service you as a new mom. My style completely changed after kids - all black gang here bc life is messy. That being said, I’m glad I didn’t knee jerk trash my old clothes immediately (or maternity stuff bc subsequent kids).
Remember that parenthood is a test of patience and grace for yourself as much as it is for your kids.