Weight gain depression

Hi everyone,

I’ll be in my 3rd trimester in just a few days and in the past couple of weeks I’ve really started showing. I know weight gain is completely normal, necessary and healthy for the baby, but it’s really been bothering me. I’ve been in tears more than once just feeling so “fat”. Everybody tells me it’s all normal and I understand that. But for someone who has always had body issues anyway, but has been athletic and tried to remain active, it’s been really hard seeing my body change this way. I feel selfish because I know it’s needed for my baby to grow and be healthy, but it’s been a really emotional point for me. Has anybody else felt this?