You knew your belly would swell, but what you didn’t realize was how big. So much for those maternity jeans making it through all nine months.

Before you get all bent out of shape (that is, if you can still bend), there’s hope — the Hope maternity jean from Salsa Fits My Life.

The Hope uses a detachable waistband to create a versatile fashion statement that can be worn pre-, during, and postpregnancy. As your bump begins to expand, simply zip off the denim waistband and replace it with an elastic belly band. Afterward, when your junk up front begins to retreat, the denim waistband goes back where it started. Which is more than can be said for the rest of your jiggly bits.

Salsa Fits My Life, 8013 Melrose Avenue, between North Laurel and North Edinburgh Avenues (323-951-0980), $129. To see styles, go to salsajeans.com.

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BOND
Family Campfire Evening
What: Pack up a picnic, a blanket, and the kids for the last group campfire of the season.
Why: S’mores. Need we say more?
When: Tues., 7 p.m.
Where: King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy., at Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas. More info at 818-878-0866 ext. 228.

SING
Melissa Green Concert
What: Whimsical stories and classics like “Five Little Monkeys” set to folksy pop guitar.
Why: A musical role model for your teensy bopper.
When: Thurs., 4:15-5 p.m.
Where: West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library, 11360 Santa Monica Blvd., b/t Purdue & Corinth Aves. (310-575-8323).

CREATE
Skirball Drop-In Art Studio
What: Kids create take-home projects that incorporate recycled materials and other fanciful resources.
Why: One man’s trash is another mom’s treasure.
When: Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., at Skirball Center Dr. Free with admission (adults, $10; kids 2-12, $5. Free on Thurs.).

Photo: Courtesy of Salsa Fits My Life

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