Hating my body

MrsJC · April 2011

I feel like every time I look in the mirror, it's a stabbing reminder that I used to be pregnant and now I'm not. I gained 8 pounds during the 3 months I was pregnant. I lost 2 of those pounds from the D&C, but I've only managed to lose one pound in the 3 weeks since. I'm still 5 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight, and it's obvious from this layer of fat around my mid-section. To make matters worse, this morning I noticed that I have stretch marks on my breasts from when they grew during the pregnancy. I just wish I didn't have this constant reminder of my loss.

Please tell me I'm not alone in feeling this way.

AgWife83 · April 2011

(((hugs)))

My pants still don't fit around the waist. I didn't gain weight, but I gained bloat, and even up until a few days ago I still looked pregnant by night time. It's starting to go down now...but it's disheartening that my pants still make me uncomfortable when I try to button them. And now I feel like I don't have "the right" to do the button/hairtie thing. I feel like I just need to get my rear on the treadmill, but I can't do that yet. It's body image limbo.

My boobs did shrink back up pretty quickly. I haven't had the heart to try on the new, bigger bras that arrived the day after I found out my baby died - but I haven't sent them back either.

1220winterbride · April 2011

I gained and gained even after my MC. I think it's the hormones + the comfort food. hugs.

sbphotos · April 2011

I gained weight during my pregnancy and after the m/c as well. Currently on a health kick to try and turn that around. Lost 4 pounds so far. I've got about 10 to go (20 would be great but I don't want to make goals I can't reach). I'm the biggest I've ever been and I think it's all down to comfort eating and not working out during my pregnancy for fear that I'd lose the baby...a lot of good that did me.

I remember right after my d&c, I thought that I looked more pregnant that I did when I actually was! It is a horrible reminder...the bloating and weight gain.

You're not alone.

ebcd07 · April 2011

you're definitely not alone. I ended up buying a target brand belly band since none of my pants would button or zip. my pants are still really tight as well, and I just try not to look at myself in the mirror...HUGS! I pray all of our bodies hurry up and get back to "normal".

melissa721 · April 2011

I'm so sorry =( I have been an emotional eater since my m/c so all the extra weight I have put on has been a constant reminder. I know how you feel =(

LIa0909 · April 2011

I completely agree with the hating your body thing. I know mine has let me down. My boobs have decreased in size a little bit which was a welcome relief since my milk coming in with no baby to feed was SOOO painful. I have one pair of pants that I can get into and they are the ones that were way too big pre-pregnancy. I still have to wear maternity pants some days. I curse myself endlessly on these days. And when I lay down, my fibroids make my stomach look more lopsided and lumpy then ever. Sometimes, I can feel my pulse in them, which is bittersweet since it is always about the same place that I would always feel Carter kicking. A painful reminder that she is gone and I am still sick.

mommymoore2011 · April 2011

When I was pg I had massive ute bloat. Like you could tell I was expecting. Since my loss the bloat is gone and my ute is skinny as ever, but my belly,, right above where the bloat was has about 7 pounds of new fat just chillin......... Everytime I get naked in the mirror I think, what would i look like if I was pg........

andrea3122 · April 2011

I've been dealing with this too. I am only 5 lbs over my pre preg weight but it's settled right around my waist and I can't get into most of my pants. I've been doing yoga consistently and I see a lot more muscle than before but still the fat remains. Sucks.

KZ2010 · April 2011

You're definitely not alone. I hate, hate, hate my body right now. I found out on Monday that my baby no longer had a HB and since my D&C is not until Saturday, I'm still carrying him/her. I didn't change clothes or shower until today because I couldn't bear to see my naked body which still looks quite pregnant. Gross, I know, but oh well. I don't really care right now.

MrsJC · April 2011

Thank you, ladies, for sharing! I hope we can all lose this post-m/c weight quickly. I kept up with my normal excercise routine throughout the pregnancy and even after the D&C, but it has not been enough. So last week, I started adding some additional strength training. I know I also need to cut back on the sweets. Hopefully, we can all get back to normal soon.

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