Week 18

The belly is growing, but according to my husband I only look pregnant when I'm naked. I'm still in the in-between stage where my "normal" clothes are too small and most of the maternity clothes are still too big. I've tried wearing a belt on a pair of maternity pants I bought for work. It works until I have to bend, then the belt gets me in the gut. It also looks quite funny wearing my belt on the last notch.

I'm finding a bit of frustration staying thrifty whilst trying to find clothes that fit. Considering I'm only going to wear them for five (maybe six) more months I really don't want to spend $40-80 on a top or a pair of pants. I don't ever spend that amount on clothes I plan to wear for much longer.

I have been able to squeeze into my old swimsuit thus far, but I really think this is the last week I can get away with it.

I have been looking around for maternity swimsuits. I thought it wouldn't be a problem. Well, it's a problem. I searched Old Navy - where I bought my maternity jeans and cargoes. They have tons of swimwear for the whole family. But nothing for us pregos.

Online, however, the Old Navy.com site has maternity swimsuits "only available online". I thought, "fine, I'll order from the states...how bad can it be." Bad enough to not let Canadians order online.

I've checked Zellers and Walmart. Their maternity "sections" consist of one rack hidden somewhere in the plus-size section of the women's department. No sign of maternity swimsuits though.

The specialized maternity stores sell swimsuits for SEVENTY DOLLARS!!! Okay, some of you may think I'm cheap. But the last swimsuit I bought for regular use only cost me $25!!! Once again it's only for 5 months....

I've decided to take a trip to Walmart and try on a non-maternity tankini style swimsuit and see if I can get away with that. Keep your fingers crossed for me :)