My hubby and I are going back to NC for two weeks, 10 days of which we will spend at his parents' beach house. They will only be down for the long Memorial Day weekend, and the rest of the time we will be on our own. I have never worn anything but a bikini in the past. I originally bought a tankini thinking that was the appropriate prego thing to do, but it was hideous on me and provided no support for my boobs. So I am back to Victoria's Secret bikinis because I can get a top in my bra size. I am pretty nervous about wearing it with my new body, especially in front of his family, so I am second guessing my decision. What are you wearing at the beach or pool this summer? Also, where have you found cute cover-ups that fit over your belly?
Beach bumps 210 votes
Covering up in a one piece
Other... I'll post a comment.
Re: Beach bumps
As for cover ups, I had a flowy one from Old Navy from last year (non-maternity) that still works just fine.
Logan 10/20/2010 ~ Addison 8/26/2014
I agree with this. If you are comfortable in a bikini, go for it! I haven't work a bikini in years, so I wouldn't start now!
As far as coverups go, I have purchased a few regular cover-ups in L or XL that work.
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When we went on our cruise a couple weeks ago, I bought a bikini and just also bought a takini top to match it. Honestly, I was still in that I just look "chunky and not pregnant stage" but still wore my bikini. I was fine to be honest. My mom did take pictures and I looked at them afterwards thinking holy crap, but now my bump is more noticeable. I'm heading to the coast this weekend, I plan on taking the same bathing suit and will probably wear the bikini part again.
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Dx: Hypothalamic amenorrhea / mild PCOS (Pretty much a hormone/ovulatory disorder)
Progesterone to induce period w/ the goal of Clomid - never got period (September 2011). Referred to RE.
Femera - never responded to the meds (December 2011)
Clomid with TI - BFN (February 2012)
Injectables (Menopur) - hyperstimulated/canceled (March 2012)
Injectables #2 (Menopur) with TI- BFN (May 2012)
IVF - OHSS (transfer canceled), but 11 frozen! (June 1012)
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FET # 3 - 1 transferred on 1/24/13. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): BFN.
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FET # 5 - 2 transferred on 7/12/13. Beta #1 (10dp6dt): BFN.
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( My this point in pregnancy with him I wasn't really going to the beach or pool as much as I am now and will be this summer.
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I just bought a tankini online, but I plan on using it and my regular bikinis as well. I'll be at the beach for a week so I can't wear the tankini every day.
Baby Girl born 7/9/2014 at 34.5wks
I bought a pregnancy tankini and will wear regular bottoms I had pre-pregnancy.
I haven't worn a bikini since before DS#1 as well.
For a cover up I usually just throw on some shorts over my bottoms.
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son#2 born 4/2012
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