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Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:25 PM

Okay, so maybe the idea of going to the beach during your third tri doesn't exactly have you psyched... but don't worry, we've got something that will help you beat the heat in style. We're giving away this cute Olian maternity tankini from Chulamama. Its empire-seamed waist, pretty floral print, and halter-style neckline create a flattering silhouette, making the Olian tankini a summertime must-have for any mama-to-be.

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What's your best tip for for staying comfy (and cool!) during a summer pregnancy?

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re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Drink lots of water and take lots of breaks in the shade.

Posted by sirena1124    Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:24 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Have my husband ake a lot of lemon infused water and bring them to me on the porch in the shade.

Posted by Yunk2B    Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:43 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Sit underneath the fan in an air-conditioned room in nothing but your bra and undies eating sweet cubes of watermelon!

Posted by lavjen42    Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:50 PM


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sitting with my 2 year old son in his baby pool in my present horrid bathing suit while my sweet hubby brings me a virgin daquiri!

Posted by J_dLee    Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:56 PM


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Have your husband take you out for lots of trips to get icecream!

Posted by oct92004bride    Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:16 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Stay in the shade!

Posted by ysoffer    Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:30 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Stay hydrated, eat plenty of fruits and veggies, and do lots of swimming!

Posted by pcarey    Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:44 PM


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I eat my fruit after it has slightly chilled in the freezer.

I break up my exercise in 10 minute segments and do it indoors.

Take care of my psychological comfort, by letting go of stresses that later manifest itself in physical discomfort, tight shoulders, backaches and headaches. If I fail that, hubby makes a Ben and Jerry's run.

Posted by beanchor    Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:55 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Put my feet in the kiddie pool, sip on some sweet tea and have my one year old spray me with water from a spray bottle.

Posted by AMAMamma    Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:04 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I would love to take a vacation to a nice tropical place, where the water is clear and bright blue.  Spend the days going swimming and resting in the hotel.  When I'm home, I'll spend my time drinking lots of water, and spend the really hot days inside relaxing.  The best tip is to stay inside in the cool air and wear loose comfy clothing.

Posted by Sparklygirl    Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:00 PM


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Stay hydrated and indoors as much as possible.  Take walks early in the morning when the sun is not tormenting and wear breathable clothing.

Posted by Zeida    Friday, July 04, 2008 12:14 AM


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Walking through the sprinkler (in shorts and a tshirt!) while my highly energetic 2 year old son buzzes around and around me in and out of the sprinkler like a bee!

Posted by aliya    Friday, July 04, 2008 7:56 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

To stay cool this summer, I try to wear very breathable cotton clothing, both shirts and capris/jeans/skirts.  Cotton sundresses are also a main staple in my wardrobe.  Normally, I prefer to be barefoot, but if I am going to work or just out and about, I wear sandals and flip flops (I have a pretty laxed work environment thankfully!).  I also make it a point to stay very hydrated, drinking white and green iced teas and water.  

Posted by mistybryanemily    Friday, July 04, 2008 9:43 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Make  my wonderful furit smoothie and relax on the couch in my nice air conditioned home watching cartoons with my daughter!  Or hanging out in her kiddie pool outside in the shade with my smoothie!

Posted by valpal123180    Friday, July 04, 2008 12:02 PM


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I live in Phoenix, AZ so it is a challenge to stay cool for everyone. I plan on wearing dresses all summer long. A co-worker gave me a small fan and I have it pointing right at me in my cubical. I also plan on carpooling so I can get a covered spot at work. Most of my activities will take place in the morning or late at night. Lastly, I'm rotating to all of my friend's houses with pools so I can cool off with fun.

Posted by Summer lovers    Friday, July 04, 2008 12:16 PM


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I have a pair of flip flops for every occasion: I wear my "business flip flops" to work, my "dress flip flops" to summer parties, and my "home flip flops" around the house. With this, and multliple dips in the pool every days I am coping with pregnancy during the dog days of summmer in Palm Springs quite delightfully.

Posted by charlotteduplay    Friday, July 04, 2008 12:49 PM


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It is simple, Stay indoors with AC running on full blast!

Posted by Danielle Steffes    Friday, July 04, 2008 3:27 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I'll be in Europe all summer, with NO AC anywhere!  I'm going to find our local pool, figure out the non textile-frei (nude) days, slather on lots of sunscreen, and chillax.  I'll put a couple mint leaves or lime in my ice water, or a virgin margarita as a treat.  To stay cool after the sun goes down, I've got sundresses and comfy sandals to wear when I'm out on the town enjoying date night with hubby before baby comes.

Posted by RovingLanypoo    Saturday, July 05, 2008 9:39 AM


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I will be in the A/C and taking a dip in the pool when I need it!

Posted by laur9983    Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:16 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I love to have serbert ice cream and drink water with lime in it!

Posted by Jenquinn    Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:24 AM


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2 words, Signature sweat shorts from Victoria's Secret Pink Collection (I work at a V.S. stone thankfully) and a wife beater tank top!  Greatest outfit ever because the shorts go below my belly and the tank stretches around my belly.

Posted by courtney1682    Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:01 PM


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I plan on taking many trips to the pool.

Posted by mnanaie    Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:06 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Sit in front of the air conditioner drinking ice cold water....and if that gets to be too much...I will go to my mother-in-laws house and swim in her pool.  If I can find a decent swim suit.

Posted by pertilocka    Saturday, July 05, 2008 8:46 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

i take my daughter out to a water park and go down the slide with her.  people stare kinda funny since i am in my last trimester...

Posted by sparkryoo    Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:45 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

My best tip for staying comfy is to wear tops that are "breezy" during the hot months and always wearing open-toed shoes/sandals.  Hot feet are the worst and make me cranky!

Posted by diverco    Monday, July 07, 2008 10:36 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I love light summer dresses - it always feels great to get a breeze and they keep me cooler than capris or shorts! Also, take advantage of places with A/C and treat yourself to a foot soak at least every week - I love an ice cold peppermint foot soak, it feels amazing!

Posted by alicia_angell    Monday, July 07, 2008 12:28 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

A spray bottle and one of those handheld fans

Posted by fidofido    Monday, July 07, 2008 2:04 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Lots of lemon aid in the shade!

Posted by bunny_bride04    Monday, July 07, 2008 4:14 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Use KY Intrque to reduce chaffing. It's for intimate moments but its dimethicone based so its waterproof and protects skin from rashes between thighs.onder breasts etc

Posted by meredlp    Monday, July 07, 2008 4:51 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Lots of water, lemon flavored works wonders, lots of air, exercise. I enjoy getting a nice backrub and having my hubby rub lotion as to reduce stretch mark appearance. Laying in the poll on a floaty is an amazing feeling. It reduces stress in your belly.  Taking a nice cool shower feels great.

Posted by pollsnj    Monday, July 07, 2008 5:26 PM


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Go swimming alot.

Posted by kygirlx2    Monday, July 07, 2008 6:30 PM


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Wearing sundresses all summer is a wonderful way to beat the heat.

Posted by ps9906    Monday, July 07, 2008 8:13 PM


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Baby powder kept me from feeling sticky on humid days

Posted by saphyress    Monday, July 07, 2008 8:14 PM


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When it's hot outside I keep a bottle of Aloette's Nutri-Hydrating Mist cold in the fridge.  It's great for keeping your skin smooth and hydrated and the cold spray feels refreshing!  It's a great pick me at the end of the day while I'm trying to get dinner on the table.  I also put a bottle in the cooler when we go to the beach or pool.

Posted by wtrdrps    Monday, July 07, 2008 11:51 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

My life saver was a coolent spray!

Posted by super3natural    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:01 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Hitting up the beaches and pools with family and friends with a cooler full of ice water, when not in the water and out and about its all about the comfort of sundresses.

Posted by writejar    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:24 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I live in Atlanta and it gets HOTTT here in the summer!  I stay cool by wearing loose, comfy, breathable clothes - like tank tops, shorts/capris and sundresses with flip flops.  I also pull my hair up whenever possible to keep my long hair off my neck.  I ALWAYS have a cold bottle of water with me at all times to keep me cool.  Other than that I try to stay indoors, in the nice cool air and limit my time outside until after the sun goes down.  When my hubby and I have some spare time we hit our neighborhood pool...and I'm in desperate need of a new bathing suit!!  

Posted by Rican_Sol    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:46 AM


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Put a pillow under your belly so you can sleep easily on your side.

Posted by bfox74    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:18 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

drink lots of water, plenty of shades, light colors and clothes, and buy one of those little pocket fans when you know you will be out in the heat for extended periods of time.

Posted by bumpkin0684    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:06 AM


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My wife and I do all of our shopping at night. And we do minimal outdoor work until later on in the early evening as well. Keep hydrated as well.

Posted by gibson777    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:23 AM


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Ice cream!!!

Posted by Tarah716    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:07 PM


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I try and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.....but nothing feels as refreshing as taking a dip in the pool. It's a must when you live in Phoenix, AZ!!!

Posted by luvinmama    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:30 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

To stay cool and dry use baby powder for the sweatty areas(under boobs). Put fans around the area you will be outside. For the fourth my FIL placed 3 tower fans around the patio table and I drank plenty of fluids. I had over a gallon of ice water that day, as the heat index in AL was over 110 degrees at 1pm. I don't have a swimsuit that fits, so after lunch I sat on the side of the pool with my legs in the water. It helped a lot!

If you have to be outside for an extended amount of time, get an ice pack for your neck. It will keep you cool outside! They make slender cloth ice packs that are great for those of us trying to walk in this horrible heat! Makes a BIG difference!

Posted by mark&mindy    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 2:24 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Fill up the ol' kiddie wadding pool, mix up a mocktail (with plenty of ice) and chill pooooolsiiiiddde.

Posted by LadyCheena    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:56 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

We joined a pool this summer.  I love going swimming now that I'm pregnant.  It makes me nice and cool!

Posted by sarahbethe    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:53 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I make fresh fruit smoothies and sit under our tree in the backyard with shorts and tank top on. Usually I'll catch a breeze.

Posted by Ready4life    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:15 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I spend a lot of time camping in the Idaho mountains where it is 20 degrees cooler than the valley.

Posted by idahomom    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:52 PM


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I live in Texas and am due in August, so I definitely understand this question. I stay indoors in the AC and if I am outside, I am in a pool or on my way to AC. As little clothing as possible and as much cool as you can!

Posted by bluenude3    Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:56 PM


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I mostly stay inside...next to the AC.

Posted by jennireesa    Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:29 AM


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Wear cotton items and I always loved those comfy sleep bras. I wore them to sleep in and throughout the days before and after I had my kids.

Posted by shakerbaby    Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:31 AM


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Swimming pool was a must for me in hot AZ.  At night when I didn't feel like getting in I would just put my swollen feet in the pool...

Posted by jryamada    Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:04 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Wear dresses!!!

Posted by freespirit11dst    Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:54 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

air conditioning and cool bathes!:)

Posted by jmahurin40    Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:37 AM


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I like going in the pool

Posted by agordon10    Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:18 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

I have a personal fan. I eat cold watermelon. Drink water. Would love the pretty swimsuit :)

Posted by nikkidutchgirl    Thursday, July 10, 2008 8:21 AM


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Go to the beach!

Posted by suzchsh    Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:47 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

Iced drinks a plenty and fruit popsicles :)

Posted by gkran    Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:13 AM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

2 letters...AC!

Posted by kellya22    Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:36 PM


re: Chulamama Maternity Tankini Giveaway!

no pool? buy a kiddie pool for less than $5 and plug in a fan into an outside outlet. set a short beach chair in the water and keep cold fluids on hand. enjoy! make sure to keep the fan far enough away from the pool, though!

Posted by Lyfling83    Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:42 PM


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At the moment all I can do is avoid going out and staying in the air.... About 5 minutes outside and I already feel overheated...   :(  (Already had heat exhaustion from being outside for about 90 mins-don't do it.. it's not a fun experience)

Posted by jme349    Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:25 PM


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MANY MANY MANY DIPS IN THE POOL :)

Posted by kathypease    Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:32 PM