So, apparently tall people don't get pregnant.

I had this "issue" when I was pregnant with Ben, too. It is impossible to find maternity jeans that aren't highwaters. As if your average pregnant woman needed any help with looking awkward! Anyway, I decided to try and "fix" a pair. 

First of all, the ridiculous pants. And yes, I do realize that the rest of my outfit is SO fabulous that you hardly notice how short the pants are, but look hard. I promise they are there.

Shudder. As if that wasn't bad enough, I am choosing to emphasize my especially striking doggy socks, which you can basically see through. Wow, this blog has become rather humiliating.
Anyway. On to the "fix." I went to Jo-Ann's, and came home with the following:
Less than an hour later, voila:
...and a close-up:
I'm not sure what went on with the grosgrain (that's the blue) ribbon on the top, it kind of puckered a little. I don't think you notice it when they are actually ON me, though. I'll have to post a picture of me wearing the finished product (and a decidedly cooler pair of socks) later... my camera man is sleeping in to work the night shift. :)