im 23 weeks pregnant and in the last few weeks, i have developed strech marks and my face is really dry, oh, and im obverously putting on weight, i feel so ugly, even though my partner says i dont, i cant help but feel like c*ap all the time. i love knowing that i have a beautyful baby inside me but i just hate the feeling. . .is there anything i can do to make this feeling of depression go away just long enough to enjoy my pregnancy?
2006-12-03 01:49:51 · 9 answers · asked by lifeless_reason 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pregnancy is NO FUN. It kills me to hear, "Oh, I wish you'd just relax and enjoy your pregnancy." Yeah right. Don't worry, you're not alone and this feeling will go away very soon.
When I was pregnant, I got stretchmarks from stem to sternum. So much so that when I went in to get induced, the nurse was getting me settled and said, "Oh, the baby really stretched you out, huh?" THANKS!
The way I see it is...my stretchmarks (I call them my 'mommy marks') and saggy boobs and dry hair and dry face are a small price to pay for one BEAUTIFUL sweet baby. I know it's easy for me to say, but try not to look at all of these changes as a negative thing. They are your 'battle wounds' and you'll get the best prize in the world at the end of all this. It's so worth it. Plus, a lot of it will go away soon after you have the baby.
Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy! :-)
2006-12-03 01:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the stretch marks. They will not be that noticable once you have the baby. If you want to make them temporary disappear try sunless tanning lotion. Of for your face, go get a facial. You can get one done for less than $50 at a local spa. you fell better and enjoy the relaxation. And go shopping! Put on a cute and comfy maternity outfit and hit the malls! So many people will smile at you because preggies are pretty!
2006-12-03 10:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by bamagrits84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I understand what you are going through. At 26 weeks I had gained almost 25 pounds ( i started out at 105 ). I had been applying cocoa butter to my stomach and breasts every day to avoid stretchmarks, and it worked, but I didn't put the cocoa butter on my butt and now I have stretch marks there. I feel ugly sometimes, but then I just realize that after you have the baby, you have made the ultimate sacrifice- yourself- to giving your baby a happy, healthy future. Try going for walks, and exercising, this in itself will help you to feel a little better about yourself. Maybe (if money permits) buy a few really pretty sweaters to make you feel good. :) Good luck... God bless!
2006-12-03 09:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Taryn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go for a walk in the fresh air, or take a long relaxing bubble bath, with a nice moisturising face pack on.
Allow your self to feel these emotions- they are very common among pregnant women, you are certainly not the only one feeling this way.
If you are getting seriously depressed about it, have a chat with your doctor, but other than that, find the little things every day that make you smile...and train your mind to believe your partner when he tells you that you ARE still beautiful.
2006-12-03 10:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, i hated those days. are you at the stage where you just feel fat and don't yet really look pregnant?
i wanted to wear a sign that said, "not fat, just pregnant". i was never so glad to become noticably pregnant.
my suggest is to put on a nice outfit. if you are able to start wearing maternity clothes - do so, you'll feel so much better in a cute maternity outfit. you can cute ones at target and old navy for pretty cheap.
go out, get a moisturizer, and then apply make up! even if you are sitting in the house.
put on your shoes, preferably ones with a heel so you feel taller and leaner.
take care. this won't last long. at least you have a supportive husband. count your blessings. take care! :) :) :)
2006-12-03 10:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by SD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you gotta pamper yourself, go to a spa get a facial, go to a salson get your hair done, get a manicure and pedicure. During pregnancy your skin does weird things, i'm only 8 weeks and my face is really dry around my forehead chin and cheeks. Just take a day or two and relax, ahve your man give you a nice body massage, go to a massage therapy place, or to a local massage therapy school, its cheaper there.
2006-12-03 10:01:23 · answer #6 · answered by Tasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok honey... Let me just say this... Keep your spirits high by doing things like ask your partner to take you on a romantic date or a picnic something nice. Also PAMPER yourself... bubble baths and get him to lotion you up after the bath.... might boost a little good luck
2006-12-03 10:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop looking at your body and find something else to think about . i know you are anticipating the baby's arrival ,but try to concentrate on someone else out side of you body and you won't worry about how you look .
2006-12-03 10:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by chotpeper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray to god give him all ur troubles u will be fine and ur baby god bless u
2006-12-03 10:13:53 · answer #9 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋