Inhibitions and belly burn....

I've heard this from many sources - but pregnancy and childbirth pretty much annihilates any inhibitions one might have had prior to conceiving.  I think this is a deliberate ploy on the part of Mother Nature to prepare you for parenthood.

I discovered that, this weekend during a trip to the Snake river to spend the day with Mike's cousin and family.

Having paid a little more attention recently to pictures/photos of pregnant ladies in books/magazines etc, I had resolutely decided that, even though I am experiencing my pregnancy during the height of the scorching Seattle summer (that's irony for anyone who didn't catch it!), there would be no bearing of flesh in public.
Although there is something rather special about a pregnant body, let's face it, there are some rather 'not so special' parts too - and I had decided that no-one needs to be exposed to that.

That was until I crossed the equator (aka Snoqualmie Pass) this weekend and found myself shedding clothing like a demented reptile in the 90 degree Eastern Washington heat. 

Sadly there are no pictures of the group, plus beached whale relaxing on the river on a floatilla of floaties but only this one of the post reveal cover up due to impending and severe sunburn.  Yes - there is a reason the experts tell pregnant women to be careful in the sun as those pesky hormones play havoc with the sensitivity of your skin.

See what I mean......

I ditched one more inhibition - and gained a useful skill to boot - whilst at the river - another one directly related to pregnancy.  Having been born with an iron-clad bladder, it has been a shock to me to have to listen to the call of nature yelling in my ear so loudly and frequently over the past 7 months (I especially find this tiresome during the night, as Mike will tell you).  I have had to become accustomed to viewing journeys, venues, events in a whole new light - namely by the quality and more importantly quantity of their toilet facilities.  It can make or break an experience let me tell you!
Well - the Snake River has no such mod cons - except the river itself of course.  And with that thought I think you can probably figure out which skill I acquired and which inhibition I lost after making sure I stayed hydrated throughout the day!