Stretch Marks.. How many?

lvlichelle · December 2013

How many stretch marks do you have on your belly due to this pregnancy?

Amydarg · December 2013

Shhhh can't speak to soon haha I got them with my son so have some but none so far from this pregnancy YET I say with crossed fingers

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Kewii · December 2013

Amydarg said:

Shhhh can't speak to soon haha I got them with my son so have some but none so far from this pregnancy YET I say with crossed fingers )

Yeah, I don't want to say it because I figure I'll jinx myself

ring_pop · December 2013

Mine all came within the last 2 weeks last time.

LaurenAsh23 · December 2013

I don't have any on my belly, just my sides so far

WoodShopGirl · December 2013

I thought I was going to get away with not getting them since my mom doesn't have a one. We'll, on thanksgiving I found 3 lovely lines on my boobs! Yay!

bumpuser1282882 · December 2013

I just found 3-4 angry looking ones on my side this morning

tsmith312 · December 2013

SO far I have none, I KNOW that is subject to change Ive heard they really hit the last few weeks. Ive been coating stretch mark lotion all over although I know its all genetics, just makes me feel better .

KariB509 · December 2013

I think if I have or get any new stretch marks I wouldn't know the difference because I have SO many from my first rodeo. I look like a tiger attacked me.
And just a warning ladies, I didn't get a single stretch mark until like 35 weeks with DS and then suddenly I had a ton

southerncharm24 · December 2013

I have old ones from when i was really really overweight. I had lost about 100 lbs and they lightened up. I can see them more now, and I expect more to come. I don't know, to me it's no big deal, but that's probably because I'm use to them.

ellajune2012 · December 2013

None on my belly, but I have some on my side/butt and I just noticed some light ones on my boobs this weekend. I hope that's not a sign of worse to come!

Nickiechan · December 2013

With my previous pregnancy my belly was a oil slick and it still looks like my belly was attacked by rabid badgers.... They are becoming a bit darker.

pattipants · December 2013

I have a TON from my previous pregnancy and weight gain. I've been checking out my belly in the mirror every day after I shower, and I don't see any new ones... YET.

springbaby03 · December 2013

*SS* I have them from my first pregnancy. I didn't get any new with my second child, so perhaps I won't get any with baby #3 either.
My set from 1st born is opaque in appearance, that's it.

BethRN1987 · December 2013

I have a bunch but not from this pregnancy just from growth ( I had them when me BMI was like 18- so it doesn't make sense). So far none with this pregnancy and def none actually on my belly

huskymomma94 · December 2013

I didn't get any last time...and so far so good this time. Fingers crossed it stays that way.

kelley72 · December 2013

too early to see if my previous pregnancy marks will get larger/longer or darker. Mine tend to show up last month and right AFTER delivery on breasts (once milk comes in)- sorry ladies it does happen ;*(

BrideNamedMeg · December 2013

I've gotten a couple with each pregnancy, the first time they were more on my sides closer to my hips, the second time I go a couple over my belly button. I can see them now that they're getting stretched out again, but when I'm not pregnant I don't notice them at all. I haven't gotten any new ones this time around, but I expect there will be a few new ones by the end.

ntdane · December 2013

I didn't get any stretch marks with DS until 39 weeks. I am bigger now than I was at 41 weeks with him (twins this time) and I know a couple have grown a little. I can't see the rest of my belly well enough at this point to make a full assessment.

jwls84 · December 2013

I have some from my last pregnancy but they are still faded clear/silver color. I didn't get any last time until I was 34 weeks, then I got them all at once overnight.
I honestly don't think I have any new ones yet, but I did put just a few in the poll, because my brain sucks right now.

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WoodShopGirl · December 2013

Laura8388 said:

Those of you that have new ones, do they start out white or purple? (Sorry for being dense)

Mine are purple. I think they fade to white over time.

ellajune2012 · December 2013

WoodShopGirl said:

Laura8388 said:

Those of you that have new ones, do they start out white or purple? (Sorry for being dense)

Mine are purple. I think they fade to white over time.

Mine are white/clearish.

legallyginger · December 2013

I have a ton. A literal ton. From my armpits to my knees. I've only gained about ten pounds. I must have the least elastic skin on earth.

Thanks, genetics!

bumpuser9058414 · December 2013

I have no new ones from this pregnancy yet. I made out pretty well last time, I only have a very few, very light ones on the right side of my belly button and down a bit. I think DD favored that spot! I have some on my hips and thighs too but they have really faded. I also didn't get the old ones until way at the end, like 36 weeks.

babylimas · December 2013

First, @berry30 - your gif just made me gag.

More on point, I didn't get any with my first. I'm so much bigger with this pregnancy so I'm paranoid they are going to start. My tummy always feels tight and itchy.

bumpuser9058414 · December 2013

@babylimas I'm sorry! I thought it was appropriate because I feel like I'm constantly eating...and it's Elf!

aLsMay24 · December 2013

I have the ones from last time but they aren't a getting darker. They didn't show up until 37w so in assuming I will get more in a month or so.

bunniekrissy · December 2013

Possibly a few small ones, but I think they're just the few from last time getting stretched out again. They were only around my belly button and didn't show up until 36 weeks.

lvlichelle · December 2013

My belly is starting to look like a small child took a red marker and tried to draw spaghetti on it. So far I haven't had any new ones on my boobs/ hips or any other location. I can only imagine what my belly will look like in 12 more weeks. :-SS

aracelyluna · December 2013

I have old ones but no new ones yet. I didn't get any until 36 weeks last time.

DRFleener · December 2013

I didn't vote because mine are all over my boobs! BOO there goes my bikini summers! I have only gone up one size B to a C, I really don't get it...

troublejessy · December 2013

I've been lubing myself up like a butterball turkey. Hoping to keep them at bay for as long as possible :-/

lvlichelle · December 2013

troublejessy said:

I've been lubing myself up like a butterball turkey. Hoping to keep them at bay for as long as possible :-/

@troublejessy this made me giggle

PinupMomma08 · December 2013

I used to weigh a lot (eh hem) more and didn't get any new stretch marks with DS. I doubt I will this time either.

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