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Skincare

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So since we're not Britney Spears anymore - what type of skincare should we be implementing ASAP to preserve any elasticity we have left? :)

Should we be doing some extra moisturizing on tummy/breasts to reduce stretch marks?  Recommendations on products?

Any tips from the ladies who are in 2nd or 3rd tri who may have a little more knowledge? 

Me: 37 DH: 37 TTC since Jan 2012. RE consult and initial testing done in Aug 2012: SA fine, AMH 1.1 & HSG clear - on way to IUI but got BFP on 9/10/2012. m/c 10/3/2012 at 6w5d. BFP next cycle which was a c/p. IUI #1: Clomid 100mg 12/6= BFN. IUI#2 (unmedicated) Jan 2013 = BFN. Hysteroscopy 1/25/13. IUI#3 Clomid 100mg 2/23 = BFN IUI# 4: BFN. IVF #1 April 2013, BFP!  EDD 1/12/14 with Boy!
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Re: Skincare

  • FiorekatFiorekat

    Pfft, Britney isn't Britney anymore! Stick out tongue

    I do believe it has a lot to do with genetics. With my first (I had her at 32) I had NO stretch marks. This time, at 36... who knows WHAT will happen.

    That said, I just slather on a ton of lotion and pray it works. I don't know if you've ever tried Lush Cosmetics, but they have a great selection of more natural, fabulous smelling lotions that I love to use.

    I also use their Ro's Argan Body Conditioner, which is for the shower. My skin feels extra moisturized with it + lotion.  It can be a little pricey, but every pregnant gal is worth it!

     With my first, I just used any lotion I had in the house. 

     

     

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  • kat1221kat1221 member
    I used Palmer's stretch mark cream with my first and I am using it again b/c I didn't get any stretch marks.  Hope it works this time too!
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  • TexastechmhTexastechmh
    Same here. I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lotion and didn't have a single stretch mark with first pregnancy. 17 weeks and so far so good. Hoping for a repeat.
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  • ukmisgirlukmisgirl
    No stretch marks from my first and looks like I won't have any this time around either, I'm almost 34 wks. I really believe that's all about genetics. I do use Origins lavender vanilla souffl? but that's more because I just love the smell of it, I think if I was prone to stretch marks, I'd get them regardless of what I used.
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  • avaross09avaross09 member
    I only know that using Aloe vera gel can help hide stretch marks, its very effective for motorize our skin also.
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  • Animeg2+1Animeg2+1

    I had started out with a pregnancy-specific anti-stretch mark lotion and then started going between that and other lotions as even my doctor said there really isn't a difference between the specifics. The moisturizer itself should help in reducing chances of stretch marks.
    A friend got me a bunch of ravel size bottles from Bath and Body Works, so I have fun choosing my flavors for the day.

    Oh and best time to lotion up: right out of the shower/bath.

    Happy Healthy times, ladies! We deserve the pampering. Big Smile

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