When to start worrying about stretch marks?

sam505

I am only 7 weeks but I bought some stretchmark cream yesterday. it was expensive! When should I start using it? 2nd trimester? Or does it help to start right away? Or does it not matter because it boils down to genetics? Will I ever wear a
Bathing suit again? Wow! Hormones!

camommy

Id start now I started late with my son got a ton I didn't get very many with my daughter this time my daughter reminds me to put the lotion on I use coca butter. Actually she grabbs the bottle and comes to me and tells me to lay down and pull up my shirt she likes to rub it in she's 9 anyway I'm 20 weeks now and haven't gotten any new marks

littlenat86

Ah don't worry! I was really lucky and the only stretch marks I've been left with since having my little boy are on my boobs! I started moisturising my tummy as soon as I found out every day and then when I noticed it popping out I started using cocoa butter with a few drops of bio oil in it. No stretch marks, don't know whether it was the cream or just good luck!

sam505

Thank you! It must be nice to have a little helper!

BkE913

Well, there is no way to avoid them. Moisturize all you can, but it's all in the elasticity of your skin and if your momma/grandmother got them, chance are you'll get them too.

sam505

Thank you! @littlenat86 I have to remember the boobs!

marriedwith_4

My granny, mom & aunts didn't get them but I did everything n got them @ 8 months with my first. I didn't get any new ones with my second n now with the twins I could care less cuz I have em already n this body will never go back n a 2 piece. LOL

Beardreams

Im horrified by stretch marks. Bio oil twice a day. Sometimes 3x. And lots of walking and stretching to keep my weight down which I hope will help too.

ammasmama

Don't forget your hips either, they like to spread!!

shmegs

Just keep yourself lotioned. It will at least help with the itch when your belly starts to grow. Anything with cocoa butter or she butter works too. I thought I was gonna be lucky and not get them. But In the last 2 weeks they came up.40 weeks tomorrow.

intri

My advice when u start scratching..or feel like u itching...use a BRUSH for scrathing ur tummy/boobs/neck/arms/legs..everything....(brush=comb) the comb brush....ordinary comb brush will do...and for u not to gain too much weight so it will prevent ur body body to stretch...avoid eating too much sweets...specially chocolates/cupcakes/candies...I'm 10th week a 1day today..and I just gain 3pounds...goodluck ladies ;;)

intri

Goodluck ladies ;;)

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