Stretch marks?

cholmstrom · May 2010

This is my first pregnancy and wonder if you see stretch marks as they occur or do they show up later? So far I do not see evidence of any but thought I would get your advice. Thanks!

DaniLovesPink · May 2010

For me, I'll start getting really itchy and within a few days, there's a stretch mark in that spot.

mamafoxX2 · May 2010

Its genetic- ask your mom if she had them. If she did, then you probably will too. I have stretch marks from my first DD still, lol. I can't avoid them- no matter what lotion or cream I use. It makes for not-so-pretty belly photos.

Caymandreams · May 2010

Some women go through their entire pregnancy without seeing any and then they pop up after delivery. But if you are genetically prone to them then it's pretty much impossible to avoid. Cocoa butter may help reduce the appearance but that's about it.

dgasu79 · May 2010

My mom has them and I have some on my hips before pg, but so far I have none on my belly. I hope it stays that way.

chancellors mommy · May 2010

I didnt get one stretch mark until two weeks before delivery with my son.I used lotions and creames and everything the whole pregnancy nothing helps if your prone.

katlor9 · May 2010

my mom warned me that she got them on her inner thigh, hips, and boobs. what do ya know!? i am starting to see them on my inner thigh and boobs! i've had them on my hips since the year after i got out of highschool. uck.

MrsBraun · May 2010

None yet for me, but I wouldn't be surprised if they show up any day now..

grant822 · May 2010

I am just over 20 weeks and do not have any stretch marks, as of now. I asked my mom if she had them with any of her pregnancies and she said no, so I'm hoping I follow in her footsteps!!

MissNikki007 · May 2010

Caymandreams:
Some women go through their entire pregnancy without seeing any and then they pop up after delivery. But if you are genetically prone to them then it's pretty much impossible to avoid. Cocoa butter may help reduce the appearance but that's about it.

This is exactly what happened to me. I just knew I was in the clear!

kcisthebombdotcom · May 2010

I had none throughout my pregnancy. They showed up after I gave birth.

McKenna04 · May 2010

No stretch marks! (yet) but yeah I think you'll see a pinkish-purplish line(s) that will grow as you grow.

LilacStar11 · May 2010

I just started seeing them pop up this past weekend and I have pretty tough skin. I lotion every night. So far they are really low, so I am hoping they dont spread to far..who knows, I still have a long ways to go.

yeshuahamasshiah · May 2010

As PPs have mentioned it is genetic and it almost seem like lotions do not really do much to prevent or reduce them. However make sure you drink plenty of water. If you keep well hydrated, your skin will also stay hydrated and you are less likely to get a whole bunch of them even if genetically you are in the hole.

My grandma had a few and she had 2 kids. My mom had 7 kids and she barely has any (maybe one on two on her hip area). So far I have none but I am drinking water like crazy. Hoping to stay in the clear (fingers crossed).

Carilyn · May 2010

Mine didn't start showing up until about 27 weeks with DS. Once one sprouted, many followed every day. Before I knew it, I was covered from my belly button to my upper thighs (though I think the ones below my hairline and upper thighs weren't there until after I pushed DS out (sorry if TMI)).

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