Hi! Im 36 weeks pregnant, and so far, no stretch marks! Do you think since I dont have any yet, I wont get them? Or if I do, do you think they wont be that bad? My skin is just now starting to get red, dry and itchy. I use cocoa butter. I was slacking, but im putting it on now! lol. thanks for your answers
2007-04-23 16:40:00 · 8 answers · asked by mandiliz06 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
my mom didnt get any, or my grandma. and she had twins!
2007-04-23 16:52:01 · update #1
I certainly hope for your sake that you're one of the lucky few who doesn't get any. I got a bunch with my first pregnancy, and then more with the second (what's up with THAT?!?). Did your mom get a lot of stretch marks when pregnant with you (or any sisters who may have children?). Those genetics would definitely give you more of a sense about whether you'll avoid them altogether or get a more limited bunch.
2007-04-23 16:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say, but it is still very possible you are going to get stretch marks. Itching isn't necessarily an indication, this happens to most of us regardless. I itched like nuts but still didn't have a single stretch mark up until about 3-4wks to go and It just seemed to happen over night. As bub gets lower and lower it becomes really punishing on the skin. I also moisturised all the time but I don't really think it can save you, if you're gonna get them, your gonna get them. If you do get them and feel a little down about it remember, it's not everyone who can be a mummy and it's a small sacrifice to make.
2007-04-23 16:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by j81s79j06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of Stretch Marks?
2016-05-19 20:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Mandy! I am feeling my belly skin very itchy, too but so far no strech marks. Didn't get any with my 1st pregnancy, also so I am wondering If this time it will be the same. I keep rubbing my belly everyday, just in case. Hope you're feeling well!
2007-04-24 00:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by Rosemary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought I wouldn't get any, then all of a sudden there they were! It didn't happen till my 8th month. I used cocoa butter all the time and they still came. My doctor said it doesn't make much difference how much lotion you use.
2007-04-23 16:50:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just started to feel itchy and getting dry and red..and two days later i had a couple of stretch marks on my lower tummy come out ;(...but i guess that is part of motherhood..and i use palmers stretch mark cream and so far it is keeping them small..good luck and congrats..
2007-04-24 08:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by ~Ashley~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep using that cocoa butter, vaseline and or shea butter.... shea butter and cocoa butter are highly recommended
2007-04-23 16:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by DeShaun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont hink it matters if you use coco butter or not, it helps, but i am 21 weeks and i have them, and i lather on the coco butter everyday. to me , it seems like if you are going to get them, your going to get them. ya it sux
2007-04-23 16:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Franklin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋