Body image issues

GoddessGoddess
edited June 2011 in First time moms
Im hoping that once the baby is born ill be able to become "perfect" again. Im having this fear of getting huge. Im only 19weeks and have already went from 116 to 135 which is the healthy weight for my height. Right before pregnancy I fell into a depression which put me at 116. Im elated about the weight gain but its not leveling out..every week im bigger!

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  • preggointxpreggointx
    welcome to pregnancy
  • AKmommyAKmommy
    I totally understand this. I started at 124 and I'm 5th feet tall, I'm 30 weeks and weigh 155 now which to me crazy! I'm in a wedding a month and a half after I have her and I'm terrified as this is my first and I have NO clue what I will look like. As it is I'm mostly all belly but getting dreaded stretch marks and its emotionally crazy to see my body change this way
  • marriedwith_4marriedwith_4
    Try not to worry about the weight gain, just know ur suppose to. U can always loose after baby is born
  • MyLittleLoveMyLittleLove
    I know exactly how you're feeling. And it makes it worse for me that everyone MUST comment on how big I've gotten each time they see me. I did start a small workout to regulate it some but I think you'll be just fine. It's so much to soak it at once, I know!
  • charliebby1116charliebby1116
    Omgosh I know what you mean! I'm not really showing yet but I get so sad when I think about the end result if I get stretch marks I'll be so depressed :(
  • 08lilmomma1108lilmomma11
    I'm 30 weeks and I hope for the same thing. I get offended when people tell me they can see weight gain somewhere other than my belly. Today I got told they can see it in my sides. I was 103 when I first got preggo now weighing in at 140.
  • PumpkinCupcake0307PumpkinCupcake0307
    After my baby was born, my body will never be the same, but my son was worth it :)
  • GoddessGoddess
    Thanx at least im not alone... I guess ill try to not be so selfish about the situation..its hard tho...

    @akmommy ur doing Great with your weight

    @08lilmomma11 @k_baBix0 yeh that gets on my nerves too..family members saying that I.need to slow down like really!!
    :-t

    @charliebby1116 omg stretch marks will be the death of me..havent got them yet but I know theyre coming since my belly has been itching like crazy.
  • new2_thisnew2_this
    I'm 19 weeks too when are u due @goddess And are u working out / walking?? Some sort of 30 mins just to get ur heart pumpin is good..I go swimming or walking at my local YMCA..BC I'm not into sweating (me personally) ill sweat after the baby comes forsure!
  • VictoriaBVictoriaB
    Ugh. I'm not liking the weight gain. I weigh more now than I ever have and everyone in my family (well, just the women) have something to say. My aunt told me I'm too big at 6 months when I didn't even tell her how much I've gained!

    I'm hoping that my son sucks the fat out through my boobs after I give birth. My friend lost 45 pounds after giving birth to and breast feeding her first daughter. I'm also getting a jogging stroller so hopefully I'll be motivated enough to take walks!
  • GoddessGoddess
    @new2_this oh cool! Im due oct 29th..i do absolutely nothing..didnt workout before so its hard to even try anything now..i may start swimming tho. Just been avoiding shoppin for a maternity swimsuit. The thought of it kind of grosses me out haha
  • GoddessGoddess
    @victoriab yeh family members can get annoying. Im just tryin to block all the comments out
  • new2_thisnew2_this
    @goddess cool I'm due the 30th! Yes my first time actually boohoo crying was when I put my two piece on smh I couldn't dare walk outside like that..I got some swim shorts and wear a wife beater over my swim suit..obviously u can't hid the belly but I seen no cute maternity suits and just couldn't bring myself to buy one..but I'm very comfortable..and sumtimes I just walk the pool move around..I really would rather be in bed!! But I know how weight conscious I am and least I can say I tried..
  • snredasnreda
    Youll bounce back. You might have to work at it but itll happen
  • GoddessGoddess
    @New2_this ok well that sounds comfortable I may try swimming in that when the sun is going down..this tx heat is Deadly.
  • GoddessGoddess
    nice to hear @snreda
  • Hot2Cold87Hot2Cold87
    edited June 2011
    Lol I have been indenial! I've been thinking I'm not all that big but I had a stranger out the blue say u due August something which is a month b4 I'm due n I'm like dang it I'm not as sexy as I thought I have gained 20 lbs since February n still gaining n it sucks b/c a lot of ppl gain like 5lbs r something real small n I'm steady in the mirror looking for stretch marks!
  • wallieheadbaby3wallieheadbaby3
    I gained a lot with both my boys and it happening again and by a lot I mean like 100 lbs... due to bed rest/ over eating because of boredom but the good news ladies is after every baby I lose it and quickly! Within the first 6 months for sure. Good luck Momma
  • lae3lae3
    i know.. i started at 135 and am 149 at 29wks ugh
  • lae3lae3
    20 wks lol
  • xFirstTimeMomxxFirstTimeMomx
    I was 123 pre pregnancy now I'm a lil over 138 at 24 weeks
  • LilOneOnTheWayLilOneOnTheWay
    I've always had body image issues, but I've made it a point to focus on my baby's health versus how I think I look. By focusing on the baby's health, chances are you'll want to eat better and get some exercise. Don't worry, you were small to begin with and will lose the weight! Everyone I have known that was healthy throughout their pregnancies and that worked out after lost the weight (and some even looked better thean before)! Hang in there and don't be toonhard on yourself during this special time.
  • Missaguilar45Missaguilar45
    @goddess DONT ITCH THE BELLY! It will make the stretch marks worse. Mines itched reel bad around my belly button (with my first) n I got stretvh marks rite above my belly button. Ugh o well. Im 4 months rite now n im still gunna be in my 2 peice this summer.
  • blueberrysmomblueberrysmom
    You're super pretty. Don't worry! ;;)
  • GoddessGoddess
    Sorry guys, my app stopped working..i finally went to the website to log in.. Thank you all for your words. I just been puttin cocoa butter on my belly and been trying not to nap after eating haha.. I also realized that alot of my weight is fluid since it fluctuates.

    @blueberrysmom lol thank u ;) I feel a little better now since ive only gained 1 lb last week.
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