Anyone else feeling big & not wanting to go out in public?

Re: Anyone else feeling big & not wanting to go out in public?

• kristin172429 member

  January 2012

  I don't care about going out in public as much as the idea of getting tired from running around!  Just reframe your thinking: you are rocking a beautiful baby bump.  The weight you are carrying is to support that little life inside of you.  Put on any outfit you feel good in, do your make-up, and walk proudly.  You will get smiles of reassurances from all sorts of people.  You are a proud mama-to-be!  No one is going to be judging you - they are just going to want to know more about your baby.  You can do it.  

  
  
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• avalovesart member

  January 2012

  I understand your feeling of not wanting to go out in public. I do feel that all eyes are on me when I pass by. I get comments every single time I go to the grocery store, church, or anywhere that there are group of people. That doesn't really bother me for the most part, but I did find myself feeling very anti-social this past Friday night... Dh's friend invited us to a social gathering at someone's home to watch a UFC fight. DH's friend and girlfriend were going to be the only ppl we would know at the party and I found myself not wanting to go because I didn't want to be seen so intimately by a bunch of burly guys watching UFC! It was a sort of silly thought and eventually DH persuaded me to go and I really had a lot of fun, plus the other guys at the party brought their wives and most of them had kids already and loved talking to me about being pregnant. It turned out fine....

  Anyway, all that to say that "yes" sometimes I have felt anti-social and conscious about my size these days...
  

  
  
  
  

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• redheadscu member

  January 2012

  I definitely feel HUGE! I was already a size 14 pre-pregnancy (so not a tiny gal to begin with), and I know I've gained more than is "recommended" so far for my pregnancy. Unfortunately, work does not let me stay home just because I feel big. I do get comments from time to time from some friends at work that "oh! You're getting bigger & bigger!", and that sort of thing. But really, I think it is just their way of showing an interest in the pregnancy and letting me know that they're excited for me! Most of them have young kids, so it's still exciting for them too.  

  I do go out in public though, because I like going out to dinner and to the movies, etc. In words of Cartman, "Whatever! I do what I want!" If people are staring at me because I look like a beached whale, then they can just kiss my giant pregnant ass!  

  

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• tigerlily46 member

  January 2012

  I'm not having trouble going out in public yet, but I'm not as comfortable naked, even just to myself in the mirror.   I like my bump, and i think it's cute.  The cellulite on my thighs, not so much.  Plus, I continue to be kind of repulsed by my giant brown nipples.  Sorry, tmi.  I'm a FTM, and was never really "into" my looks, but I worked hard to keep myself at a healthy weight.  Some of these changes are kind of rough.  I'm sure when my little guy is here, it will all feel worth it.  I just wish I had some of the confidence that the second time + moms have about being able to lose the weight, and get back to a body that they feel more normal about.  I seriously don't even ask DH what he thinks about my new shape.  As long as he's affectionate and still interested in sex and all that stuff, I guess I'm going to call it good. 

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• btartaroind member

  January 2012

  I feel like none of my maternity clothes fit either, and I feel like all the weight I'm gaining now is going everywhere except my belly. I have gained 23 lbs so far, which isn't bad at all for my body type (average). I have been super self-concious about it too I feel like I have gone from cute pregnant lady to fat and gigantic pregnant lady. DH is very supportive, so I just try to focus on that... And the fact that I am always going to be my worst critic...

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• Dustilou member

  January 2012

  I can completely understand! I haven't gained a ton of weight, but because it's twins I'm HUGE!! My clothes are almost useless and I refuse to buy any more due to the fact I could possibly go early. Seriously I think the worst is when patients (I work for an eye Doctor) say things like, "Oh my you must be so uncomfortable" or "You must be getting close..any day now right?". Granted they all don't understand it's twins until I say something, but ugh I get it I need a "wide load" sign for my huge belly.  But I figure if they keep putting on weight and growing on track then I'm fine with hazard cones around me..lol. But I will say I am so looking forward to being able to roll over in bed and not need to use the headboard to un high-center myself. I joke I look like a turtle on its back...my DH just laughs at the sight. Hang in there we're almost to the finish line
  

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• AlabamaMamma224

  January 2012

  Me!  Basically because none of my shirts cover my belly anymore, and I am either walking around with my low belly hanging out or am constantly pulling up my over belly maternity jeans....I feel so un-put together it's actually terrible.  Also, the weather has recently turned cold and my winter coat no longer fits.   And my cheap butt refuses to buy bigger maternity clothes at this point!

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