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HopingForOne · March 2009

When do stretch marks tend to appear in pregnancy? I'm sure it's different for everyone, but is there a general time where they start becoming visible?

I know, silly thing to worry about, right? I'm really just curious...

Also...has anyone else had a bellybutton NOT pop at all yet? Mine is still a super-inny, yet my 18-weeks-pregnant sister's is all out! She says she's jealous of mine, lol.

Mr. & Mrs. RN · March 2009

I noticed a few stretch marks around 24 weeks, but they have gotten worse recently. A bunch have sprouted this week (week 34).

kklickka · March 2009

I'm 27 weeks...I have no stretch marks yet (although I've probably cursed myself by writing that down, lol) and my belly button is still an "innie" although it's a lot wider than it used to be. I'm hoping mine doesn't pop out, but keep checking it everyday to see if it's changed at all. Embarrassed

ashalsup · March 2009

I am 33 weeks and do not have any stretch marks yet, apparently they are genetic and my mom did not get any with me or my brother.

Also, my belly button is still an "innie" even though it is a lot smaller than it was pre-pregnancy.

HopingForOne · March 2009

I'm just surprised I don't have them yet, since I got SOOO many during puberty!

Then again, my mom was like that and never got any during pregnancy...hm...

My sister is hilarious. She freaks out that her outie looks "bruised" and "angry", lol

rbc611 · March 2009

I have really been wondering about the belly button thing too! Mine still has not popped.

In terms of the stretch marks, I have a few small one, but nothing major yet!

shelbean · March 2009

My belly button stopped being an innie around 33 weeks- I think. I haven't had stretch marks yet, but some on the boards didn't get them until around 38-39 weeks.

Mike&Care · March 2009

During my last pregnancy they all appeared after 36 weeks. I was pretty bummed.

FutureMcClain07 · March 2009

My belly button still hasn't changed much - still an inny. Luckily I only have about 3 little stretch marks which appeared around week 24. The Dr said it's when the capilaries break under the skin so no amount of lotions will keep you from getting them. She told me that if my mom had them then I will have them. Since I'm adopted I have no idea if she had them or not. haha

alaskabride2be · March 2009

I have had some light stretch marks around my bellybutton for the last 2 or so weeks. I have 2 dark/deeper ones at the bottom of my stomach area that I noticed just last week when looking in the mirror. I am not sure if they just started to appear since I have really popped in the last couple of weeks or what, my mom never got them so I don't know what to expect. As for my belly button, it was very deep before being pg. It has become very shallow, and I am really curious to see if it will pop out. The skin is also really soft, not sure if that is new or if I am just noticing it because it has become so shallow.

vivjek · March 2009

Not a lame question at all!

I am still stretch mark free, but I think it's genetic. I've also been growing pretty consistently, which may have helped. I just use regular body lotion in the morning.

My belly button is still an innie, but is far more shallow than it used to be.. It's also become wider, as if it's being stretched towards the sides a bit.

HopingForOne · March 2009

Thanks for the replies! Looks like I'm not out of the woods yet! :P

One thing I have noticed? My stomach is looking very...veiny...blue veins everywhere! SOOOO attractive, lol.

And I'm weird, because I find my linea negra "neat"

sparkman-to-be · March 2009

I got a few stretch marks on the under-side of my belly and they started right around 32 weeks.

I still have my belly button, too.

tabbpd · March 2009

My mom had them, and I didnt get a single stretch mark. But my mom had twins, so I dont know if that really counts? And my belly button never popped out. The farthest it got "out" was just being even with my belly, so it just looked like I didnt have a belly button at all! Big Smile

HuneyofJeremy · March 2009

I do not remember when my stretch marks appeared. My belly button is still an innie.

Temp865949250007475 · March 2009

I didn't start gaining more than like 2 pounds a month until about 4 weeks ago and thats when they really started showing up

boo!!!

jennifer8005 · March 2009

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Hi,

I used to have pretty bad stretch marks and red scars around my belly region ever since I gave birth to my three kids.I had tried Vitamin E oil and cocoa butter which a number of people had recommended but unfortunately it didn't seem to work too well. My Doctor had even suggested that I go for a Tummy Tuck. I then recently read an article about a lady who supposedly got rid of her stretch marks using a particular cream. I tried it and it worked really well. It took a number of weeks but my stretch marks soon faded away. You can read the lady's article at the link below.

https://www.stretchmarkszapped.com

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