Trouble adjusting to new body?

NewBeaconHillMom

Hi-

I'm just starting my 2nd trimester, and I feel so vein saying this, but I'm really having trouble adjusting to my new shape. I feel so fat and unattractive being pregnant so far. I'm totally worried my husband (who tells me all the time how he loves how I look), is just being nice.

Perhaps it's because I'm still in sort of an "in-between" level, where I'm slightly showing but don't have that cute baby bump like other moms I've seen.

 Anyone else feel like this?

 

bhylleng

Vein or not, I definitely felt like that up until about 5 months.  The "large" feeling doesn't necessarily go away but at least you have a nice round bump to show for it!  I thought it helped to get a lot of exercise just to get the blood flowing and energy levels up a bit. 

NewBeaconHillMom

Thanks so much for your reply! I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of the bump, will make everything seem so real, I bet.

I've been trying to work out at least 3x per week- lifting weights and cardio....and I agree, it always makes me feel better!

Thanks again for your support

 

ccbelle123

And buying some cute maternity clothes will help you, too.  I recommend the Atrium Mall as both the Gap and the Second Time Around sell maternity clothes.

I think most men find their wives sexy when pregnant.  You know, because it shows that they've "planted their seed" so to speak ;-)

NewBeaconHillMom

Ccbelle-

You're so sweet! Thanks for the tips on the Maternity clothes. I think you're rright, it I've been trying to squeeze into my typical clothes, which I think is all wrong!

I'm going to do some shopping....and try to embrace my new curves!

 Thanks so much!

 

ccbelle123

I was so excited to find Citizens for Humanity maternity jeans in my size at Second Time Around that I almost didn't mind my huge bump for a minute!