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  • poll: If you have given birth, what kind of bathing suit do you typically wear out in public.
    String bikini or similar : (27 votes)
    15 %
    2 piece : (42 votes)
    23 %
    Tankini or similar : (66 votes)
    37 %
    One piece : (42 votes)
    23 %
    Shorts/shirt : (1 votes)
    1 %
    Other : (1 votes)
    1 %
  1. wonderstruck

    pomegranate / 3791 posts

    One piece, I need something that helps hide my stupid skin flap thing where my c-section incision was.

  2. bushelandapeck

    pomelo / 5720 posts

    I feel more comfortable in a tankini or one piece but I don't think I would look much different in a bikini than I did pre-kids.

  3. tiramisu

    apricot / 409 posts

    I'm dreading the day I need to squeeze into a swimsuit. I definitely need to buy a new one since I don't dare put on my old bikinis. I was pretty thin before baby, and while I weigh a few pounds less postpartum, my belly pooch drives me crazy! It looks relatively flat standing up, but as soon as I sit down....POOCH! Is there a full body wetsuit option?

  4. PawPrints

    pomegranate / 3658 posts

    I didn't vote as I haven't given birth yet, but I'm 8 months pregnant and still wearing a string bikini when I have occasion to be in a pool. I hope I'll continue wearing it this summer after I give birth. I also own a cute one-piece that I really like, though obviously I can't get into it now.

  5. Rainbow Sprinkles

    eggplant / 11287 posts

    I wear a bikini but a bikini with more coverage. It doesn't show cleavage really and the bottoms cover my tush.

  6. regberadaisy

    GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts

    I would've worn a bikini post dd 1. But not now post dd2. Soooooooooooooo much stomach flab!

  7. fairy

    persimmon / 1343 posts

    One piece. saggy/wrinkly skin from my stomach stretching so much prevents me from feeling comfortable in a two-piece ever again without surgery.

  8. Rockies11

    persimmon / 1363 posts

    I wore a bikini during and after pregnancy with LO#1 and while pregnant with LO#2, but I sure don't look/feel as good in it as I did before kids!

  9. Smurfette

    GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts

    I wore a tankini last year. I am hoping this summer to be back in a regular bikini.

  10. Tanjowen

    nectarine / 2521 posts

    A bikini. I definitely don't do the string bikini anymore because I have some hip/butt action going on, but I'm pretty comfortable in a bikini with a sarong while at the pool. My stomach isn't as toned as it used to be, but oh well.

  11. daniellemybelle

    cantaloupe / 6669 posts

    One piece all the way. I didn't wear a bikini before pregnancy (well, at least I hadn't for years) but size/flab aside, I have insane stretch marks. I am surprised so many of you don't!

  12. Mrs. Pen

    blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts

    @daniellemybelle: it's so unfair isn't it - I both envy and hate those who don't

  13. dolphin

    pomegranate / 3768 posts

    Bikini!

  14. travellingbee

    hostess / papaya / 10219 posts

    I don't have any stretch marks and I'm sure I look fine, but I don't look how I USED to look so I'm self conscious. I'm also 37 so I think I'd feel differently in my 20s if I'd just had a kid. I dunno. But I think I'm going to force myself to do a two piece on our vacation next week.

  15. lawbee11

    GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts

    @travellingbee: Umm you better rock a bikini! When I'm with M I wear a bikini but one with more coverage. I'm going to Miami for a bachelorette party this weekend and totally wearing a string bikini!

  16. shopaholic

    bananas / 9973 posts

    I've still worn bikinis, but I prefer more support/structure and coverage now vs. skimpy triangle string bikinis after BFing. For swim class and places I'll be really active with LO, I prefer tankinis or a one-piece.

  17. travellingbee

    hostess / papaya / 10219 posts

    @lawbee11: I'm bringing a two piece, a tankini and a strapless one piece (it's very cute and flattering!)

  18. blackbird

    wonderful grape / 20453 posts

    @daniellemybelle: @Mrs. Pen: oh I do! It took a year before they got silvery/skin colored! They've totally changed the texture of my midsection. But whatever. Don't curr

    Also, one pieces for tall ladies like me ride up hardcore in the crotch. Yeow

  19. StbHisMrs

    pomegranate / 3329 posts

    My lovely Husband surprised me by sending me 2 new bikinis to wear on our vacation in May. I have one from last year too ( last photo ) I don't feel as comfortable as I use to in them so I just started a new workout routine to help with my pudge He ordered me a size too small so of course that threw my world off when I tried them on!! And he picked the string bikini bottoms, they're barely there!! I'm a little scared!







  20. snowjewelz

    wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts

    Tankinis & 1-piece! I haven't worn bikinis for a while even before pregnancy anyway!

  21. psw27

    pomelo / 5220 posts

    I will wear a 2 piece, but I need more support on the top now. The girls are large and in charge.

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