Depressed about my post-baby bod

christyp80 · May 2011

I'm really trying not to be so depressed. I know we're only 3 months out. But as time goes on, I'm not losing any more weight, and my pre-pg clothes aren't any closer to fitting. I'm EBFing, eating healthy foods, running/walking 4 times a week, and doing stretching/pilates exercises almost every day. But still my a$$ and thighs are huge and cottage cheesy, and my belly is saggy and stretched and has an extra 2 inches of flab still on it. I'm getting to the point where I feel like I might just have to accept that this is my body now, and I'm not cute and small and toned anymore. Should I give up and accept it? Or is there still hope to get back to "normal"?

magdalina.h · May 2011

give yourself a break sweetie. Remember 9 months on 9 months off. Keep exercising and eating healthy and over time it will get better.

Whitney DD · May 2011

I feel the same way. My pre preg clothes don't fit, and my mat clothes are too big (and silly.) I'm stuck to wearing stretchy clothes and flowy dresses all day every day. And I HATE my stretch marks. I'm just hoping maybe a little sun tan will help to fade them and make everything look a little smaller until I can get rid of these extra pounds. You're not alone.

GracieMaeLovey · May 2011

you will get there- certainly don't give up- it's only been three months! I know easier said than done, but give yourself time.

AppleRidge · May 2011

I am feeling the same way. I'm down to my pre-pg weight, but I don't fit into my pre-pg clothes and my belly still looks like I'm in the 2nd tri. I asked for money to go clothes shopping for Mother's Day, so I'm hoping that some new, well-fitting clothes will make me feel better.

globetrotting7 · May 2011

I feel the same way you do. I loved my pregnant belly and now I hate what that it looks all stretched out and saggy. I'm 6 weeks out and I'm not breast feeding, I also had a c-section. It took my sister and cousin a year and a half to look a lot like they did pre-baby, so I'm hanging in there patiently. Have hope.

Autumn Bride 2007 · May 2011

I feel the same. Even though I think I look pretty good, my prepreg clothes def do NOT fit..pants anyway. And my mat.clothes are dumb, except for some tanks and a couple t-shirt type tops. I weighed myself last night and the number says I have about 10-15 lbs to lose to be where I like to be...but I decided to not think about the the number. I am going shopping tomorrow for new clothes for this new body so that I can be excited about getting dressed and looking nice. I HATE HATE HATE going anywhere in public in sweats or scrubby clothes!

But just remember our bodies are completely jacked from having a baby in there for 9 months! And it took ALL that time for our hips to widen and get ready to give birth, it has to take just that long for everything to be normal again!

Aubs0009 · May 2011

I feel the same way. I am sad about the way my body looks now, it doesn't feel like me yet. I am trying to just rememeber that we are only a few months out and I have a wonderful blessing to focus on. I know my body will get there soon, I just have to stick with it.

GoMommy · May 2011

Don't be too hard on yourself! I know its hard, I'm in the same boat (well, we all are!) Give it time! Good luck!

magdalenamtz · May 2011

I'm right there with you! I got so tired of wearing maternity pants that i went to marshalls and bought 2 pairs of jeans! I just needed to feel normal again...even though the jeans are a few sizes bigger, I feel like i can finally leave the house and look somewhat put together. I'm doing weight watchers and trying to be patient...but there's just days where it's so frustrating.

myszko · May 2011

I'm there with ya. I guess I'm not depressed, i just feel unable to dress myself. I don't know what to put on this new body. I've been shopping and I just walk around aimlessly cause the clothes I would normally pick look terrible with a muffin top! My husband doesn't understand why I'm so annoyed with clothes and I don't buy much. I agree with everyone, it took us 9 months to get this way, so it will take time to change again!

twirlyjack73 · May 2011

I've decided being thin is overrated!

liladelphia215 · May 2011

twirlyjack73:
I've decided being thin is overrated!

This is where I am at. I am on Weight Watchers to try to get myself into a more healthy range, and to make sure I don't gain weight, but I am not being crazy about it. My stomach is saggy and looks like a got in a fight with a cat, but at the same time, I feel like I have more important things to focus on right now than how I look. I brought a pair of Jeans two sizes bigger than I was pre-pregnancy, and I am happy with that for now.

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