So, what's the deal with Motherhood Maternity Store? They have a 10 day return policy on normal items and all bathing suits are final sale! Ok, probably works for them, but if the tags are on it and I decide I found something better the next day, I'm out of luck.

I took may chances and bought it since it wasn't too bad, but I'm still insulted by the policy. What I wanted to do was go next door to see what Kohl's and Target offered, but Motherhood was closing a half hour before them, so I just bought it and figured it was good enough.

Turns out Kohl's had nothing and Target had absolutely hideous suits, so it was the right choice, but I still would have liked the option.

So, the point of the story is, we're going swimming on Sunday and I needed a new bathing suit! What a joy that was to buy! I chose a modest suit that covers the entire belly with a skirt thingie attached to the top. So, it's not as hip as a tankini, but it gets the job done. Had to get a large because the medium cut right across the middle of my belly and that didn't feel good now - let alone by the end of summer!

I tried pushing it down, but that just seemed dangerous - even with the skirt hiding any wardrobe malfunctions that could occur from not having the bottoms pulled up all the way.

So, I have this monstrosity of a bathing suit now that comes nearly up to my chest from the bottom and down past my hips from the top.

Gramma would have been proud!