Second pregnancy.. where’s the glow?!

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Second pregnancies are rough!! I felt sooo good about myself during my first pregnancy.. always got compliments on how “cute” my belly was. Now it’s my second pregnancy and I feel soo fat and never get compliments on my belly! Anyone else feel me??!! 🥴

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I've been plus size both pregnancies but this time around I feel so UGLY AND HUGE. And yet apparently, I don't look pregnant to strangers which is pissing me off. I know most people don't like people touching their bellies, but I'm like CAN SOMEONE PLEASE NOTICE IM GROWING A HUMAN. 
Even family, it's like they assume oh she's fat anyway so I won't be able to feel the baby anyway. My husband says I look so pregnant though, which is nice. Anyway. I'm moody ATM too, can you tell?

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Same here I havnt had not one family member ask if I need anything. With 3 boys 9,7 and 4 and almost 24 weeks pregnant!! No one has even sent over a lasagna or anything. I am managing fine my boys help and are super excited to do things with me! 
I’m 43 4th baby I’m exhausted and drained by the end of the day but I will never ask any one for help! If they offer it’s a different story 😄

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Right there with you. Especially since my husband hasn’t been able to come to any appointments thus far (thanks pandemic). I have to physically TAKE his hand and make him wait with me til the baby moves. This is our third and he’s treating it all like old hat. But it’s also our last so I’m fighting to treasure each moment! The last time! And I feel very alone in my attempts to truly experience this. 
The physical side of it is harder the older we get and the more pregnancies we endure, right? Nothing like the first time when our bodies struggled to stretch and accommodate baby. This time my stomach is happy to bloat out and give baby room, lol. Even my butt is happy to grow and spread, just in case little jelly bean needs extra space! 😂

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Yep, right with you!

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Same! No one seems excited either.

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Right? Everyone just says “harder with a toddler running around, isn’t it?” I feel like no one even remembers I’m pregnant lol my parents and inlaws even... never ask how I’m feeling, etc 🤷🏼‍♀️ 
it’s true everyone forgets about Mom once the first baby is born then it’s all about the kids 😅 Hows the baby? Is he sleeping through the night? He’s so cute!

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I’m 25w and feel like a whale! I was heavier to begin with but I feel like I’m as big as I was when I hit 40w with my first 😩

Second pregnancy.. where’s the glow?!

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