Beaches, Baby Bumps & Bikinis
Being pregnant on a beach, in a bikini, is the most relaxed and comfortable I’ve ever been in a bathing suit. Not a damn care in the world. We island hopped, beach hopped and pool hopped all over the USVI and NOT once did I have to suck in, worry about love handles or tan lines. IT WAS AWESOME!
Pregnant mamas and hope-to-be pregnant mamas – DO NOT buy a maternity bathing suit. A. They are overpriced. B. They are almost ALL fugly. (Except for some exceptions at ASOS.) Rock one of your bikinis because you can. I got lucky and kept a few bathing suits from before I lost all my weight. I did have to order one more (because you always need a new bathing suit for a Caribbean vacation, right?!)
Yes… I got some serious stares when a beluga whale comes walking down the beach but most people were eager to come talk to me and ask all about my pregnancy. It was so much fun to meet other tourists and locals just because I flaunted that bump.
Beachin’ with the eautiful bride on Sandy Beach, Rincon, PR
Watching Jessa eat it on the boogie board on Sandy Beach, Rincon, PR
Right outside our HomeAway condo in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Baby Crosson wanted a sunset picture in Rincon, PR.
Super fruit smoothies and baby bumps on Domes Beach, Rincon, PR.
Magan’s Bay in gorgeous St. Thomas, USVI.
Virgin Coladas and fringe on Honeymoon Bay, Water Island, USVI.
Yes, this is real life. Show Me Your Mumu on Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI.
Don’t be afraid to enjoy a vacation while super pregnant. Screw being in an ugly one-piece and rock that bikini, ladies! It almost makes up for the fact that everyone is enjoying a strong, pretty cocktail except for you. 😉
I’m back from “maternity leave” so get ready for more blogs!
XOX,
E
When I was pregnant back in the 80’s, the moron maternity clothing designers thought we should be covered from head to toe in loose, flowing garments and to try and cover up the fact that we were pregnant. I like the styles so much more now. You are rocking that bikini. You go, girl!
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You look great! Even though I was pregnant with both my girls in the summer months, it was the first trimester each time. I was too busy huddled over the toilet to make it out to the pool or beach (of course, I had a non-existent bump in those months, because I have winter/spring babies). But going to the pool after HAVING the baby and rocking a bikini is also empowering – you know you have stretch marks, but you don’t even think about them because you’re so excited to be out having a splashing good time with that Little One.
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YOu look adorable!
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It looks like you had such a fun time! I love that black fringe bikini you were wearing… Looks like fun! Such a novel concept… Not having to suck it in!
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Amen ! I hate maternity swimwear! And I figure if everyone thinks they can just reach out and touch it, seeing it shouldn’t bother them! Lol You look adorable
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I love how confident being pregnant can make a woman feel. I was the exact same way when I was pregnant, ironically it was one of the most confident times in my life. You look amazing as does that trip! Good for you!
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Hi, thanks for the great travel tips, the reviews, and the hints, including being pregnant on a beach, in a bikini.
Pictures are really excellent also.
It certainly helps when we can read a blog such as yours, and be guided by it. Many adventures to be had by all.
Cheers Sharon…
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