Stretch marks!!

LittleA's · August 2013

So I totally haven't been putting anything on my belly, I didn't see any stretchmarks yet so I totally forgot. Now I'm panicking - are they coming after the baby?? What are you guys using? I'm trying to avoid chemicals and non toxic on lotions and stuff. Suggestions???

m88bloom · August 2013

They will appear out of no where and there isn't anything you can do about it. Muahahaha! Seriously though. If you're going to get them you will. There is no proven fact that any kind of creams or oils actually do anything. But that doesn't mean you can't try. I use bi-oil and stay overly hydrated so my skin has some extra elasticity. Many women use cocoa butter. Good luck!

nicholssquared · August 2013

Firstly, stretch marks are not going to come after you deliver, unless you get them on your boobs. Admittedly, you boobs may grow a little more after delivery. Furthermore, it's really hit or miss whether you get them or not. If you're going to get them, you will, and if you're not, you won't. Most lotions and cremes marketed for this purpose are no more effective than regular lotions, or just drinking lots of water to improve your skin's elasticity. Most people will say they're genetic - that's probably the case, but just because you mother/grandmother got or didn't get them doesn't really indicate if you're genetically disposed or not. I know that no women in my family get them, but I got them to the extreme. My recommendation would be to calm down and not worry about it.

LittleA's · August 2013

Good to know!! Thanks girls!!

BeachMommy2B · August 2013

I think for the most part stretch marks are genetic. So lotions really don't prevent them. I put organic coconut oil on my skin each morning just to keep it hydrated. I do this when I'm not pregnant as well.

Ktrue85 · August 2013

If I had a nickel for every thread made asking how to "prevent stretch marks"....

LittleA's · August 2013

Ok ktrue your rich. I'm new to the bump app.

I've been hearing a lot about of coconut oil- someone said just to to supermarket and use just the cooking kind- isn't that messy?

Ktrue85 · August 2013

LittleA's said:

Ok ktrue your rich. I'm new to the bump app. I've been hearing a lot about of coconut oil- someone said just to to supermarket and use just the cooking kind- isn't that messy?

It's genetic. You either get them or you don't. A simple google search would tell you this.

LittleA's · August 2013

Well thanks, you're a genius! Tell me why are you on the boards here since you know everything and obviously do not want to answer women, or be supportive?

Ktrue85 · August 2013

LittleA's said:

Ok ktrue your rich. I'm new to the bump app. I've been hearing a lot about of coconut oil- someone said just to to supermarket and use just the cooking kind- isn't that messy?

You're also not new to TB. You posted here back in April asking why you were already showing at 7 weeks "preggers".

LittleA's · August 2013

Wow you are amazing! Yea I never used since-only in the last couple of weeks, I have really used the app to the fullest. But thank goodness there are a lot of supportive women on here- and just one nasty lady!

nicholssquared · August 2013

LittleA's said:

Well thanks, you're a genius! Tell me why are you on the boards here since you know everything and obviously do not want to answer women, or be supportive?

And why post things on an internet forum if you're not open to all the responses you receive?

Look, she was a little snarky, but that's not against TOS and her point was perfectly valid - a google search will tell you that there's little to be done for them. No need to get all upset. Also, support is a relative term - one could argue that she was being supportive when she suggested that you learn to use Google to help yourself.

MEP923 · August 2013

What's wrong with you KTrue? Can't you just be a supportive biatch?

LittleA's · August 2013

I've googled- I just wanted to know if other people were using creams and if so what kinds. Yes snarky she is- I just don't see the need for snarky responses. This is a forum where other pregnant women can talk to each other and get advice etc not where they need to be snarky. I'm open to all advice- use cream, don't,
Not worried about it, etc not "use google"

nicholssquared · August 2013

LittleA's said:

I've googled- I just wanted to know if other people were using creams and if so what kinds. Yes snarky she is- I just don't see the need for snarky responses. This is a forum where other pregnant women can talk to each other and get advice etc not where they need to be snarky. I'm open to all advice- use cream, don't, Not worried about it, etc not "use google"

You didn't answer my first question - why post on an internet forum then? You never know how people will react, and they have every right to say whatever they want. I didn't see anything in the TOS saying this forum was for pregnant people to only get advice they want to hear, or that being snarky is against the rules.

All I'm saying is that if you're going to ask advice on the internet, it's better to have a thicker skin. You won't always hear exactly what you want to. I'm letting you know as a courtesy. If you can let stuff like this roll off your back, you'll get lots of "support" here.

LittleA's · August 2013

Thanks!

nicholssquared · August 2013

LittleA's said:

Thanks!

You're welcome, and good luck! I really hope you decide to stick around a little bit more.

Ktrue85 · August 2013

El oh el.

Being INVOLVED in this community may gain you the "support" you're in such dire need for. Since you've used us for your personal Google only a handful of time since April, I answered you with the proper respect. I even answered honestly - it's genetic so you're either screwed or not. Sorry it wasn't that rainbow covered response you were hoping for.

And if you think I'm the only "nasty" person here, then you REALLY don't visit often.

esf60 · August 2013

LittleA's said:

I've googled- I just wanted to know if other people were using creams and if so what kinds. Yes snarky she is- I just don't see the need for snarky responses. This is a forum where other pregnant women can talk to each other and get advice etc not where they need to be snarky. I'm open to all advice- use cream, don't, Not worried about it, etc not "use google"

@Ktrue85 add to your nickel collection a nickel for every time someone complains about and tries to explain the purpose of the forum to us. Now you're a biiiiillionaire!

KFED103 · August 2013

LittleA's said:
Wow you are amazing! Yea I never used since-only in the last couple of weeks, I have really used the app to the fullest. But thank goodness there are a lot of supportive women on here- and just one nasty lady!

Chill woman. She was just saying it's a popular post that gets a bit repetitive/annoying. The consensus is always "if your going to get them, there's nothing you can do". But hey...enjoy your coconut oil bath!

cantsitwithus · August 2013

Oh, the ole, this place is for support claim. Haven't seen that before.

But seriously OP, I've been rubbing cocoa butter on my belly this entire pregnancy and last night I noticed the beginnings of stretch marks on my sides. It's going to happen even if you do lotion.

KelseyKetchum · August 2013

Quick get me some popcorn!!!!!! Making my Tuesday awesome already

KateVA · August 2013

Oh good god. Watch your weight gain and use lotion if you want. But it's all genetic and no one is being that snarky.

Tifflessthen3 · August 2013

Bahahaha

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mightymousy · August 2013

I was going to play nice even though this thread is kind of silly until you started insulting one of my favourite bumpies for no reason. Have fun freaking out about something so trivial.

Skylight21 · August 2013

KFED103 said:

LittleA's said:
Wow you are amazing! Yea I never used since-only in the last couple of weeks, I have really used the app to the fullest. But thank goodness there are a lot of supportive women on here- and just one nasty lady!

You obviously didn't have your big girl panties on when you posted this...

Tifflessthen3 · August 2013

esf60 said:

LittleA's said:

I've googled- I just wanted to know if other people were using creams and if so what kinds. Yes snarky she is- I just don't see the need for snarky responses. This is a forum where other pregnant women can talk to each other and get advice etc not where they need to be snarky. I'm open to all advice- use cream, don't,
Not worried about it, etc not "use google"

@Ktrue85 add to your nickel collection a nickel for every time someone complains about and tries to explain the purpose of the forum to us. Now you're a biiiiillionaire!

I about peed myself with this gif lol

Ktrue85 · August 2013

mightymousy said:

I was going to play nice even though this thread is kind of silly until you started insulting one of my favourite bumpies for no reason. Have fun freaking out about something so trivial.

kimvpthompson · August 2013

I also use coconut oil on my tummy and boobs

It smells great, and even if it doesn't actually help prevent them, it certainly can't hurt.

LittleA's · August 2013

@kimvpthomspon - I heard that! Thanks

is it paste I'm looking for or actual oil?

lollipoppoop · August 2013

nicholssquared said:

Firstly, stretch marks are not going to come after you deliver, unless you get them on your boobs. Admittedly, you boobs may grow a little more after delivery. Furthermore, it's really hit or miss whether you get them or not. If you're going to get them, you will, and if you're not, you won't. Most lotions and cremes marketed for this purpose are no more effective than regular lotions, or just drinking lots of water to improve your skin's elasticity. Most people will say they're genetic - that's probably the case, but just because you mother/grandmother got or didn't get them doesn't really indicate if you're genetically disposed or not. I know that no women in my family get them, but I got them to the extreme. My recommendation would be to calm down and not worry about it.

You can most definitly get them after you deliver.

LittleA's · August 2013

Thanks irachelle80 & haven802002

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