Im 21 & im 9 weeks prego, when i got prego i had perfect boobs, a 6-pac perfect tummy, tight butt, nice legs... basically the whole package... now im starting to see my body begin to change, & im soo worried that after i have my baby im just going to be this soggy squshy streched out mess, with no muscle tone at all... (please dont take me wrong im very happy about my baby but i still want be in amazing shape). im scared cuz many moms i see have this pooch of a stomach, and boobies that look like flaps... Do you ladies still feel sexy??? have you been able to get back into shape? please try to give me some thoughts on this post-baby-body-phoiba i am starting to have...thank you in advance!
2006-09-13 07:17:14 · 26 answers · asked by miss me! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I felt sexier when I was pregnant than I do now lol. But for me it is only because I still have 10 pounds left to lose and the last few pounds are always the hardest. My daughter is six 1/2 months old and I feel like I should have no excuse for still carrying this weight, but I just have to remind myself that it takes time and a lot of work (seems like I've been working out nonstop! grrrrr). My husband is training in the army right now and I just got to visit him for his basic training graduation. He makes me feel like the sexiest woman alive! I like my boobs more now than I did before I was pregnant. I went from a B to a D cup so that was nice.
When you're young (I'm 20) if you keep in shape after the baby comes and eat right and exercise, you stomach and your skin have a better chance of making a comeback that someone older than us. My stomach looks like it will be just fine as soon as I lose the rest of the weight, even though I got tons of stretch marks while I was pregnant. I'm in really good shape, though. I exercise a lot and I eat healthy - lots of vegetabes, lean meat, and lots of water. I have more muscle than I did pre-baby. I feel awesome, except for getting tired from time to time because I'm the only here to take care of our daughter right now.
Anyway, try not to be so hung up on all those things. The only way you could change the shape of your boobs or the skin on your stomach is through plastic surgery. And if you're not that obsessed with it then I guess you'll get used to it! It just comes with the territory of being a mom. Things happen to our bodies, some things we can change and some things we can't. All you can do is be as active and healthy as you can and hope for the best. Chances are you are the only person that is as hung up on all this stuff as much as you are. If you are married or have a boyfriend I bet they really won't care either way. Motherhood is sexy, stretch marks, saggy boobs and all.
2006-09-13 08:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by .*AnNa*. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sexier! I was actually really worried like you are when I was pregnant, but it's turned out really well. My baby is just over a year old now, and I'm thinner now than I was before, and stronger. The important thing to remember is that your body is what you make of it. The moms that aren't in good shape now may not have been before they were pregnant either. I was then, and am now. I have a few stretchmarks, but they are fading, and a very small price to pay for such a wonderful gift as my son. I also breastfeed, which makes HUGE difference to your body. It is actually one of the best ways of losing baby weight naturally, as well as being the best thing you can do for your baby's health and future. Enjoy being pregnant - it is one of the most wonderful things I've experienced - and worry about what you look like afterwards. There will be lots of time to get back into shape while chasing your little angel around. Congratulations.
2006-09-13 14:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bug's Mama 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was 25 when I had my daughter and while I wasn't in my high school shape, I can't say that I looked to bad either. After my baby, I exercised and I still had a pooch. No matter what I tried, it didn't go away. I was told the muscles had tightened up, but the skin was still loose and only a tummy tuck could really cure that. Also I have stretch marks on my tummy. My boobs even after breastfeeding though didn't turn out too bad! Now I'm pregnant with number 2 and I'm glad my belly is popping out to make my pooch worthwhile. I guess they say its the marks of motherhood. My husband still thinks I look good, so he makes me feel sexy!
2006-09-13 14:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by missionhtg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all congrats! Second, I do feel your pain! I am 23 and just gave birth to my second child 3 weeks ago. I look in the mirror and about cry every day since she was born. I was in perfect shape before the birth of my son when I was 19 and it took me nearly a year and a half to get down to 5 lbs over my original weight. I had finally accepted this and now I am about 15 lbs over what I was before having kids. Granted I just had my C-section 3 weeks ago and therefore have been forbidden to exercises yet, I am terrified that I will look 4 months pregnant forever. I LOVE my children and wouldn't dream of doing things any other way, I just wish that I could feel like the sexy mama I used to be. I hope I didn't get you down about it, I'm sure that most of it will come off, but your body is never the same. Good luck to you!!!
2006-09-13 15:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do still feel sexy and my husband still says that I am. Your shape won't bounce back in a month, it takes a while, but you can help minimize the effects of pregnancy on your body. Stay as active as possible, drink plenty of water, limit sweets, the whole deal there. I have lost most of my baby weight in about 4 months and my son is almost six months old. My stomach still isn't quite as tone as it was before, but it will shape up in a few more months with plenty of excercise. Just don't expect to drop all the weight in 2 months and don't try to exercise vigirously too soon. You'll get the shape back. Congrats on expecting!
2006-09-13 14:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you worked out before you got pregnant, continue to do so during your pregnancy. They have pregnancy workout videos that you can buy. Walking is also a great workout for when your pregnant. This is also a bonus for labor, they say its easier on you the better shape you are in.
I still feel sexy but there are things about my body that aren't the same. However I'm working on them. I've lost all my baby weight, I had a baby 3 months ago. I am still working on toning my muscles and getting back into shape. It can be done, you just have to work on it.
Good luck and congrats!
2006-09-14 11:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my first child at 18, at the time I was 5'7" 135 lbs, healthy and looked great in a short skirt. It's now 11 years later and I still look sexy and feel sexy. The body may change a bit, but if you eat right and exercise after baby, the weight will come off and you'll probably find some new curves.
2006-09-13 15:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by skylark455st2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not even a little bit. I was 22 when I had my baby.
My boobs actually went up an entire cup size.. from a c to a d (an, I didn't brest feed)
My body never went back to it's shape, but the good news is if you were in shape before you got pregnant (I was, but I didn't excersize..) and you are still semi working out while pregnant.. you should drop the extra pounds really quick..
I do have the pooch you speak of, but my boobs aren't flaps yet.. the are droopy because of the size change.. and from being engorged after giving birth.
2006-09-13 14:23:31 · answer #8 · answered by mytrollinid 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can get back to very close to your original shape. You're going to have to work at it. Try to eat healthy and gain only the recommended amount with this pregnancy. Also breastfeeding can help you lose weight, but some women feel it makes their breasts sag after weaning.
As long as you are happy with yourself and know you worked hard to get back into shape there is no reason you won't feel sexy. You could be a model and if you thought there was something wrong with you, you wouldn't feel sexy. Confidence is a very sexy thing.
Keep a positive outlook, dress in clothes that show off your baby bump during the pregnancy. Don't fall into the sweat pants or jogging suit trap that could make you feel dumpy. You'll do fine as long as you believe in yourself.
2006-09-13 14:22:24 · answer #9 · answered by S. O. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I still feel sexy. I am 18 and I have a three month old daughter. I have gross skin on my stomach and a c-section scar as well as faded stretch marks and I feel more more sexy. I see it as something that only I can do. I was the only one who could have brought my daughter into the world and I see them as marks on my daughter. I still haven't lost all of the weight. I am slowly losing it but...since I have stopped breastfeeding I have gained some extra. Once you have your baby you probably wont feel the way you do know. I would just give it time. It also helps to have someone there supporting you. My fiance still tells me that i looks sexy and did through my entire pregnancy. Having someone tell you that you still look good really helps you self-esteem.
Congratulations on the baby and good luck with it all. Remember that in the end it will all be worth it!
2006-09-13 14:46:51 · answer #10 · answered by g_bug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋