Yes – they really call them costumes over here, and no, you won’t be treated to a photo of me in it. I decided I need to get a little exercise, since it is hard for me to even walk that much these days. So Michael and I found a couple of pools nearby and we’re going to give it a go tonight. Well, I am anyway. Michael is going to play basketball at the same facility. Unfortunately, my size 6 bikini is a thing of the past (for now), so I went to the store to buy a maternity swim costume. None of the stores within a reasonable distance have maternity swim costumes for sale, so I started trying on big regular ones.To wedge my belly into a one piece, I had to go to such a big size that it just drooped everywhere else. The saleslady said I should just get a bikini, and who cares what all the monkeys think (there are going to be monkeys there?!?)!  And since I am very suggestable, I just decided to go for it. I did get a sarong, too, so at least I am not revealing myself too much pre-swim.

Best part about being pregnant? I am parked on the bed in front of my computer eating ice cream when I am about to go swimming, and my big round belly is my pride and joy!