I'm only 16 weeks and I already have really bad stretch marks. Like bad. Like, my sister thought I got cut up by something. They are on my thighs from the inner part down to below my knees, and one side of my stomach, on my hips, and underarms. The ones on my thighs honestly bother me the most.
It is embarrassing. I can't even be comfortable wearing shorts.
How can I get rid of or lessen these? I have been trying a cream from Arbonne but it only seems to make a teeeeennnssyyyy difference.
I am at the point of tears and am very desperate! Is there anything I can use while pregnant? Or any suggestions for afterwords? I am going to try anything that I can.....
Thank you!
Re: Stretch marks, already? Any good ways to rid or lessen?
Good luck...
Started TTC in 2006, LOTS of trying, and trying, and 7 rounds of IVF with 13 embryos, 2 perfect little boys and 5 loses....
All finished with babies, started to make diet changes, Keto, to be MORE for my kids, lost 30 pounds, still going, and 3 months in, I had a natural cycle, and then ovulated... Hubs and I are going to see what happens now... Maybe a natural pregnancy? After everything we have been through? Or just a return to normal hormones? We shall see what the future holds!
Baby Dust To All!!!
Just keep moisturizing and hope something works. Worse comes to worse, they fade to white over time where I'm sure no one will really notice. Good luck!
** After 2 1/2 years of Unexplained IF, 2 failed medicated cycles, and 4 failed IUI's - our baby girl came to us through the miracle of Mini IVF! **
Oct 21/13. Beta 360 @ 16 dpo
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Dec 6/13. Heard HB (122bpm) via Doppler at OB @ 11w3d
Jan 9/14. Heard HB (124bpm) via Doppler at OB @ 16w3d irregular beat
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Feb 6/14. Heard HB (126-134bpm) via Doppler @ 20w3d normal beat
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Feb 20/14 3D US - its a GIRL!!!!! @ 22w3d
Feb 27/14. Repeat AS for more pics, HB 124bpm @ 23w3d
Mar 6/14. Heard HB (130bpm) via Doppler @ 24w3d
I didn't get a single stretch mark while I was pregnant and using this stuff. I started using it in my second trimester in the morning and before bed (also after showers). Then after my lo was born i stopped using it for a while thinking it was over and I had gotten lucky and clear of stretch marks. Not so much...my boobs are covered with them! Once my milk came in and left I noticed them across my breasts.
I know getting stretch marks is hereditary and has a lot to do with your skin type but I think this stuff really works, why else would I only get them where and when I stopped using the oil? I started putting it on again after I noticed the ones on my breasts, I haven't gotten anymore but I think the damage was already done. I don't think bio oil helps reduce stretch marks but it could help you prevent getting more.