hi i used the maternity one from 20-32wks with DD1 but found that even though it was flexible etc my skin felt really tight and uncomfotable, so in the end i took it out. i never had any probs with the length and catching it. I did find that if i wore fitted clothes though it was very noticeable. I missed it when i removed it (still do) so i know what you mean, i had had mine since i was 14 and it was apart of me. After the pg my hole hadnt completly closed up i could get a sleeper through but not a proper belly button ring as they where too thick. I suppose i could have slowly stretched the hole again but i knew i wanted more children so didnt bother. I have just had #2 and the urge to get it re done has resurfaced but as DH says when was the last time i let anyone see my jelly belly, lol.