Yeah i was hopeing i could get to keep mine in, cause ive had it for years. When i went for my first appointment at the hospital the midwife checked it out and said i could keep it in as long as it doesnt get an infection(all weepy like and sore).
So far its been alrite, a bit sore at times usually when i bump it(not realising how big my bump actually is, lol).
I might have a look at the maternity ones though cause it does get a bit red and swolen at times, cause it stretching heaps.