Are these red spots stretch marks!!?

dixielane

On the outside of my thigh, right below my hip area, I have 4-5 red spots. Are these beginning stretch marks? *cries*

What do you do to help prevent stretch marks besides creams? I've started using 2 versions of Coco butter, one with co Q 10.

JulySpark05

Sorry I can't help.. I dont think there's much you can do about it.. plus the creams can only help so much... Good luck! I'm terrified of getting stretch marks but know it's inevitable more than likely but it's for the baby so it's ok = )

daniellel76@yahoo.com

From what I have heard, there isn't really anything you can do to prevent stretch marks - it is mostly hereditary

dixielane

Well, my family isnt big on having stretch marks.. so what gives? lol

 

skiwic8

Do they kind of look like a strawberry birthmark?  I keep getting spots like that that come and go on my belly. Not sure if they are going to turn into stretch marks or not I just thought it was hyperpigmentation.

juliafthompson

I have those dots too! They definitely don't look like the stretch marks I got when I was 13. Anyone's stretch marks start out this way?

justinlovesme

I have one on each hip.  They don't look like stretch marks.  I have those, too, and they look very different.  I don't know what they are. 

dixielane

skiwic8:

Do they kind of look like a strawberry birthmark?  I keep getting spots like that that come and go on my belly. Not sure if they are going to turn into stretch marks or not I just thought it was hyperpigmentation.

 

Ummm yep! Not as bright, or deep, but definately there. Just lil dots of color. I have none on my belly. Just on the outer hip area.......

Oct03Bride2Be

I have spots on my belly caused from dry skin...I have been putting extra lotion and that has seemed to help.

skiwic8

dixielane:

skiwic8:

Do they kind of look like a strawberry birthmark?  I keep getting spots like that that come and go on my belly. Not sure if they are going to turn into stretch marks or not I just thought it was hyperpigmentation.

 

Ummm yep! Not as bright, or deep, but definately there. Just lil dots of color. I have none on my belly. Just on the outer hip area.......

I have them on my belly and thighs.  Like I said they come and go.  I had a large patch on the side of my belly late 1st tri and it has disappeared now.  My SIL had them too and they went away...I really think it's just hyperpigmentation or maybe blood vessels that are close to the surface and with the stretched skin and increased blood volume they are more prominent.

Sept1799

I have 2 on my upper thigh...I was going to ask the doc, my mom didn't know what they were either.

MermaidNM

I think I am getting them on my boobs which is no surprise since they have gotten giant over the last few monthes.  I also have strech marks from puberty so I am committed to having a few to celebrate this baby.

shortms6

If they feel indented they probably are stretch marks or the beginning of them.  I have a small one near my belly button already and I'm sure I'll be covered in them when it's all said and done. I'm not going to worry about putting anything on them--they're going to come regardless and will hopefully fade with time. 

beccamalcs

My cousin swears by scrubs... she used to slather it on her butt, belly, and boobs - I'm going to try this!  (She doesn't have a single stretch mark! Hopefully I've got her same genes...)