Anyone feel "damn unpretty"?

ZachnLoriahn

My DH is here visiting, and last night when I was changing into my pjs he made a comment about how beautiful I was.  It made me feel really uncomfortable because I dont feel pretty right now.  My belly is growing, and I Itch all the time, my eyes are all swollen from allergies.  And this isn't even the worst Ive blown up, I  guess since no guy has ever told me it before when I've been pregnant It just pulled me out of my comfort zone.  Anyone else feel this way??

HeyyRed

Everyone keeps telling me how fantastic I am looking. It may be a complete conspiracy to keep my from mass murder but I'm choosing to believe it vs. doubt their sincerity.

amber_tynan

That's really sweet of your DH to say!  He's the one that loves you unconditionally, so bask in every compliment he gives you!

stefani6124

::raises hand::

I almost cried when I was getting ready for church yesterday. I feel gross. I'm so short that any extra weight makes me look like an oompa loompa. I've started avoiding mirrors when possible... and DH hasn't said anything about being beautiful. I think I'm supposed to assume he thinks it since he still wants to get laid, but I WISH someone thought I looked pretty.

This is a horribly depressing day. I vote we all go to a mirrorless spa and get pampered.

islagrl

DH would constantly remind me of how beautiful I am, especially now being pregnant. I beg to differ. But, I do have days where I do feel pretty pregnant. The belly getting bigger and youre subject to wearing so much maternity outfits in a weeks time. Idk...it's the emotional roller coasters we go through. End result...beautiful baby.

gumiberg

yeah, the zit on my lip isnt  making me feel very pretty. Nor are the zits on my chest and back (ewww!)

MrsV092207

Well when MH tells me I look pretty, it makes me feel good - especially if I don't FEEL pretty at the time.  Although yes, I do feel 'unpretty' right now.

  In fact I was just comparing photos of myself from very early on in the pregnancy.  Usually I get excited to see how much bigger my belly has gotten, but now I notice how much bigger my whole body is getting.  Which I know is normal, and fine, and I am not gaining too much weight.. I just miss my old, skinny body sometimes. 

Just keep reminding yourself it is for a good reason and you CAN look 'normal' again after pregnancy.  It is all temporary!

islagrl

stefani6124:

This is a horribly depressing day. I vote we all go to a mirrorless spa and get pampered.

I completely agree with you. I'm also 5'2, so yah, I agree w/ the oompa loompa part too. Lol! Mirrorless spa here we come!

StangJK13

YES!  Our one year wedding anniversary was yesterday and I cried because when it came time for us to "rekindle" the romance I just felt so darn ugly that I wasn't really in the mood.  DH tells me I'm beautiful every day, but sometimes it is hard to believe him because when I look in the mirror I don't see beautiful.  The belly weight is one thing - but I've been retaining a lot of water so my face, ankles and hands have been a little swollen too.  Also, I got a stye on my eye about 3 weeks ago that I just can't seem to get rid of - which means I can't wear eye makeup and when I look in the mirror I just see one swollen eye!

It is VERY hard to feel sexy/beautiful when you are preganant just feel like a butter ball!

Squishycheeks

::raises hand::

It's really hard some days to be okay with all the physical changes, and I know it's completely normal, but it's still hard.

It sounds like you have a great hubby, and I'm sure he meant what he said!

cutelilfishstick

I feel super unpretty in my maternity clothes. DH tells me its nice to see me in different jeans and clothes but it doesn't make me feel any better.

Ivana_Stolichnaya

I do right now.  I'm right on the brink of getting a cute little baby belly, but for now I still have the bloat/spare tire thing going on right under my belly button. I feel fat, tired, out of shape and these allergies are also driving me balls!

theduck808

I feel like Quasimodo in a world filled with Esmeraldas.??

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha

I do! And then DH tells me how beautiful I am and I just want to dry.

But then there are other days when I feel HOT - no less! - . I actually even slipped into something else than my flanel PJ's this weekend as a surprise for DH. My only mistake was to let him take pics. I wanted to see if I looked as sexy as I felt. errrr.... I didn't (in my opinion anyways, DH seemed to like what he was seeing). Maybe I'll show you guys later...

 

SFAug07

I do! I look at other girls' flat abs and envy them. I used to look into a mirror from the side and be satisfied with my flat stomach, and now I feel so fat. Everybody keeps telling me I look great but it is really hard to believe...