Depressed about my stretch marks

Hey girly. So I can’t offer much advice because I haven’t actually ended up with stretch marks and I’m 37 weeks with my c-section scheduled next week so I won’t have a chance to get them ha ha.

Anyway, I did have this issue with my breasts and honestly my bump. So with the breasts thing, I actually started bawling in front of my fiancé because I hadn’t looked at my boobs in a while, I looked in the mirror one night and saw veins from hell. Like my boobs were unrecognizable. My fiancé was very supportive but he knew there wasn’t much help he could offer. Same with my bump. I gained 30lbs in my first trimester. It was really embarrassing to me, I went from a size two too a size six in a matter of 3 months without much of a defined bump shape.

As for stretch marks? I look at it this way. You made a sacrifice of your body to offer a life. Your boyfriend understands that in a way too. When he looks at them, he isn’t seeing them the same way you are. To him those were you bringing his child into the world, to him those are probably more attractive simply because he had a part in causing those (ha ha ego boost)

If he doesn’t care, You should either. As for the rest of the world. If anyone gives you crap about them, punch them in the face.

I got really bad stretch marks with my first and I was 17. I vowed after my second child I would get surgery. So I’m planning on that. Unfortunately, genetics plays a big role. So no matter what creams, oils, or massive amounts of water you drink their bound to happen if it’s in your bloodline.

It sucks. I’m 25. All my friends wear bikinis and crop tops, and can show midriffs. I’ve always felt insecure having sex too. It’s something you have to live with. I can’t wait to get adomoplasticity to remove mine.

As others said creams don't actually help. They don't penetrate the skin deep enough. The layer of skin where the stretch mark appears is way deeper. I got none with my first but starting to see my skin split with the 2nd. They creep up on you. Best thing for skin is water and lots of it. Try to keep your skin hydrated.

You could spend all the money in the world on lotions and potions but it's as simple as water water water. Try water based foods like melon too for an extra intake. It's not nailed on that it will stop them but imagine if you didn't try, you always wonder what if I just drank more.

If you are still not happy after you've had your baby you could try microdermabrasion. This takes layers of the skin away and encourages skin cell renewal and blood flow to the area being treated. It may not completely remove stretch marks or scars but will defo reduce the appearance. I plan to do this after my baby is born even if it's to encourage my skin to tone back up.

Good luck

I am the same exact way. I’m 26 and don’t have any stretch marks so when I got my first few at 32 weeks I was so upset and couldn’t even look at my belly. My husband is very supportive but I just hate that they will be there forever. 😔 I’ve used stretch mark prevention oil since I found out I was pregnant and still got them. Once the baby is here and I’m done healing I will use Mederma to lighten them. And possibly a “mom” bathing suit or high waisted bottoms. Lol

I was plagued with stretch marks in my first pregnancy, and then again in my second. Bright red, some purple, and they continued to grow up my stomach the further along I got. I used lotions, oil, you name it.. didn't help. It'll be okay though, the don't stay red forever and become less noticeable over tine. Mine have turned almost back to skin color. I found that tanning helped after baby was born and continuing to use lotion. You earned your stripes, lots of women have them.

unfortunately a lot of the reason people get stretch marks is genetics, and creams and lotions don't really help. I know from experience though that even though most of the marks stay, some shrink away after the baby and most of them get much lighter in color. I get self consious of my bigger ones when I'm not pregnant, but my SO absolutely loves them. ❤ I know its hard. I wish I could help more girl.