I don't fear "ruining" my body. I fear the changes that will happen to it, but i hate when people say the word "ruined" in reference to a woman's body. as if it's only good if it looks good, and when it doesn't it's "ruined". Ruined for who? ruined for what?
I don't fear "ruining" my body. I fear the changes that will happen to it, but i hate when people say the word "ruined" in reference to a woman's body. as if it's only good if it looks good, and when it doesn't it's "ruined". Ruined for who? ruined for what?
This. I don't fear "ruining" it, but that doesn't mean I have to look forward to the changes. I can accept that they happen for a wonderful reason and still not like them. I mean, I'd rather get old than die young, but I'm not going to be jumping for joy about my wrinkly, sagging skin. It is what it is, and self-important life lessons from a 21-year-old aren't going to make me magically fall in love with all of it.
ETA: Also what @empireceo said. I feel like I'm reading a teenager's diary entry.
Not trying to flame, but even us older women worry about our bodies. It isn't exclusive to being in your early 20's. I don't think being "too young" has anything to do with it. You will still care about your body looks like when you are 33 or 43.
IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54
2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4; BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
Not trying to flame, but even us older women worry about our bodies. It isn't exclusive to being in your early 20's. I don't think being "too young" has anything to do with it. You will still care about your body looks like when you are 33 or 43.
I thought turning 30 automatically ruined my sex appeal? You tellin' me I need to start washing my hair and brushing my teeth before going out in public again?
Not trying to flame, but even us older women worry about our bodies. It isn't exclusive to being in your early 20's. I don't think being "too young" has anything to do with it. You will still care about your body looks like when you are 33 or 43.
I thought turning 30 automatically ruined my sex appeal? You tellin' me I need to start washing my hair and brushing my teeth before going out in public again?
Why even bother with that? You're 30, you're about to be a mom and you therefore have no sex appeal left. Please return to the kitchen immediately and make your husband a sandwich.
Also...it's not an "article," it's a blog. I hate when people confuse the two.
And just because I hate my stretch marks and miss my prebaby body doesn't mean that I don't appreciate being able to have children and the amazing thing that having them is.
I don't fear "ruining" my body. I fear the changes that will happen to it, but i hate when people say the word "ruined" in reference to a woman's body. as if it's only good if it looks good, and when it doesn't it's "ruined". Ruined for who? ruined for what?
This, exactly.
The changes make me nervous, too. Thinking about my body potentially never being the same again makes me wish I'd appreciated the body I already had more, and taken better care of it in the past. Not that I didn't try to be healthy in general, but I certainly could have done better. The fact that that time has passed now and it's never coming back does make me a little sad.
I'm not understanding all the negativity and criticism.. there is absolutely no need for it.
When I read this article it helped ME embrace my body's changes.
It made me feel better about my imperfections and most of all it made me feel even closer to my daughter.
I posted it so others could have the same realization I did and start to feel empowered about their pregnant and post pregnant bodies, rather than disappointed their tummies will never look the same again.
It has nothing to do with age and if some women don't want to appreciate what this woman is writing about just because she is 21, THAT IS FINE but keep your negativity to yourself.
It was only meant to help other that are worried about their changing bodies.
We are all moms or moms to be and we should only be lifting each other up not bringing ANYONE down..especially another mother.
I wasn't commenting on the bloggers age as I didn't even know how old she was. I was commenting on YOUR posts in the OP. You said: "I am 23 and...I
kept saying 'I'm too young to ruin my body already.'" The implication of saying "I'm 23. I'm too young to ruin my body already" is that it is okay for us old farts to ruin our bodies because, hell, they are old and nasty anyway. I will give you the benefit of the doubt that you didn't mean it that way, but just letting you know that is how some might interpret the post.
IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54
2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4; BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
I'm not understanding all the negativity and criticism.. there is absolutely no need for it.
When I read this article it helped ME embrace my body's changes.
It made me feel better about my imperfections and most of all it made me feel even closer to my daughter.
I posted it so others could have the same realization I did and start to feel empowered about their pregnant and post pregnant bodies, rather than disappointed their tummies will never look the same again.
It has nothing to do with age and if some women don't want to appreciate what this woman is writing about just because she is 21, THAT IS FINE but keep your negativity to yourself.
It was only meant to help other that are worried about their changing bodies.
We are all moms or moms to be and we should only be lifting each other up not bringing ANYONE down..especially another mother.
While it's nice that this blog helped you embrace your changing body, you posted it in a public forum. Not all people react to it the same way you did.
I'm just sick of the fluffy "you can grow a person so you have to love your stretch marks and the weight that you are having a hard time getting rid of post pregnancy".
Yes, it is incredible that there is a little person growing inside of me and that my husband and I made that person but it doesn't change the fact that I really wish my genetics allowed me to do that without stretch marks. Although I'm personally not having a completely terrible time adjusting to my new body, I feel like it shames women who are having trouble getting used to the massive changes they are going through.
@nmooney1 I think the author's style of writing rubbed people the wrong way, at least it did me. And the fact that it was written by a 21 year old was annoying to many. And the picture that ran with the blog post were of someone who's body wasn't ruined. I dunno. There are so many "yay for your post baby body ruination!" memes & feel good articles floating around. This one added to the idea of "your post baby body is fine...if it's thin & within the realm of what society deems acceptable." It was uninspiring at best.
Yea... I had my first a couple months after I turned 22. Last thing I was worried about was *my* body. The body that had been riddled with stretch marks and boobs that went through puberty in 3.5 seconds so they sagged, a body that always carried more weight than it should have all before pregnancy. I said this about the porn topic, and I'll say it about this too. If you have insecurities about your body, you don't have a pregnancy problem, you have a personal problem.
Woooah, Nelly. You are not under so much scrutiny. Nobody cares how old you are. And nobody is being rude to you. You did not call anyone old and nasty directly, but making statements like "I'm 23. I'm too young for my body to be ruined" makes it seem like you think that you think that at a certain age it doesn't matter if your body is ruined. Some of us were merely making a point about how your statement could be misinterpreted. Perhaps a better reply by you might be, "Thank you for pointing out to me because I didn't mean it that way."
Also, if Jessica Connella or Jessica C. Onnella or something similar is your real name, you might want to consider revising your siggy. Again, not flaming. It isn't the safest thing in the world to have your real name as your sig name on a public chat forum that thousands of people frequent.
IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54
2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4; BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54
2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4; BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
I like the blog. I feel like she is trying to portray the "normal, everyday" woman. And in saying that, I can agree that it's not very well written, but she's not an author. She is just a woman who writes in a blog like millions of other women who are jotting down thoughts and experiences. So as far as writing skills, I say ehh, who cares, that wasn't her goal. Now, we all know that we come in all different shapes and sizes, but just because she has a body many wouldn't consider "ruined", maybe for her it seemed that way. Even if the picture shows a body we would kill for, to her it wasn't the body she was used to, and that is hard. For me it's about identity. It's hard for me to see someone in the mirror who is considerably heavier than I used to be (albeit still small to some), covered in acne, squished into ill fitting clothes, greasy hair and skin, stretch marks, hemangiomas (pregnancy induced, and gross), and looking like a bum because I don't have the physical energy to get dressed, do my hair, and put on makeup. There is always someone who has it worse, but that doesn't mean it doesn't sting a little to see your own body changing so drastically in such a short period of time. For me, it's not easy, and sometimes I melt down a little about it. And that's ok! I get over it and move on, I don't let my life revolve around it. I know I am who I am because I chose to be a mother, and that means more to me than what I look like at the moment. And it's worth it, no doubt about it. That doesn't mean we can't take a minute to get used to the new bodies we see and be allowed time to move on and accept ourselves and be proud.
It was that "pregnancy ruined my body" blog. You've probably seen it. I was late to the game too. Wish I wouldn't have typed out my long response to a deleted post, ha!
Yeah, I missed it too. Now I'm curious as to what this blog post says that's causing all the fuss. Anyone still have a link?
It really wasn't the blog as much as her posts. I don't feel like anyone made that big of a deal out of it, but then the OP made several posts about how mean we all were and we should all just be supporting one another.
There is a post on first tri with a link.
IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54
2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4; BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
Also, OP, in case you are still lurking, DDing a thread usually brings more attention to it, not less.
Putting a "delete" or "." as the thread title is like titling your thread: "Read me" or "Click in."
IF DX: DOR & Fragile X pre-mutation carrier
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54
2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4; BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
Not trying to flame, but even us older women worry about our bodies. It isn't exclusive to being in your early 20's. I don't think being "too young" has anything to do with it. You will still care about your body looks like when you are 33 or 43.
I thought turning 30 automatically ruined my sex appeal? You tellin' me I need to start washing my hair and brushing my teeth before going out in public again?
Why even bother with that? You're 30, you're about to be a mom and you therefore have no sex appeal left. Please return to the kitchen immediately and make your husband a sandwich.
I only have one week of sex appeal left! But I'm all knocked up and shit, so no requesting a last-weekend-of-29 hall pass from my husband to go pack in all the action I can (ha, see what I did there?). Babies ruin everything.
I only have one week of sex appeal left! But I'm all knocked up and shit, so no requesting a last-weekend-of-29 hall pass from my husband to go pack in all the action I can (ha, see what I did there?). Babies ruin everything.
Girl, you should be hitting up craiglist! Some men have pregnant lady fetishes you could be fulfilling. It's after you give birth that you'll be totally ruined. Still a few months left after all!
I only have one week of sex appeal left! But I'm all knocked up and shit, so no requesting a last-weekend-of-29 hall pass from my husband to go pack in all the action I can (ha, see what I did there?). Babies ruin everything.
Girl, you should be hitting up craiglist! Some men have pregnant lady fetishes you could be fulfilling. It's after you give birth that you'll be totally ruined. Still a few months left after all!
I don't know which are most enticing. The pregnancy fetish guys, the randos offering to get a gal pregnant, or the adult breastfeeders. And I thought my birthday weekend was going to be uneventful! So, so many choices.
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I don't fear "ruining" my body. I fear the changes that will happen to it, but i hate when people say the word "ruined" in reference to a woman's body. as if it's only good if it looks good, and when it doesn't it's "ruined". Ruined for who? ruined for what?
ETA: Also what @empireceo said. I feel like I'm reading a teenager's diary entry.
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
And just because I hate my stretch marks and miss my prebaby body doesn't mean that I don't appreciate being able to have children and the amazing thing that having them is.
The changes make me nervous, too. Thinking about my body potentially never being the same again makes me wish I'd appreciated the body I already had more, and taken better care of it in the past. Not that I didn't try to be healthy in general, but I certainly could have done better. The fact that that time has passed now and it's never coming back does make me a little sad.
I wasn't commenting on the bloggers age as I didn't even know how old she was. I was commenting on YOUR posts in the OP. You said: "I am 23 and...I kept saying 'I'm too young to ruin my body already.'" The implication of saying "I'm 23. I'm too young to ruin my body already" is that it is okay for us old farts to ruin our bodies because, hell, they are old and nasty anyway. I will give you the benefit of the doubt that you didn't mean it that way, but just letting you know that is how some might interpret the post.
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
Yes, it is incredible that there is a little person growing inside of me and that my husband and I made that person but it doesn't change the fact that I really wish my genetics allowed me to do that without stretch marks. Although I'm personally not having a completely terrible time adjusting to my new body, I feel like it shames women who are having trouble getting used to the massive changes they are going through.
@Jessicaconnella
Woooah, Nelly. You are not under so much scrutiny. Nobody cares how old you are. And nobody is being rude to you. You did not call anyone old and nasty directly, but making statements like "I'm 23. I'm too young for my body to be ruined" makes it seem like you think that you think that at a certain age it doesn't matter if your body is ruined. Some of us were merely making a point about how your statement could be misinterpreted. Perhaps a better reply by you might be, "Thank you for pointing out to me because I didn't mean it that way."
Also, if Jessica Connella or Jessica C. Onnella or something similar is your real name, you might want to consider revising your siggy. Again, not flaming. It isn't the safest thing in the world to have your real name as your sig name on a public chat forum that thousands of people frequent.
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
That link was all over my Facebook feed. Didn't click it, probably won't haha
It really wasn't the blog as much as her posts. I don't feel like anyone made that big of a deal out of it, but then the OP made several posts about how mean we all were and we should all just be supporting one another.
There is a post on first tri with a link.
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
Putting a "delete" or "." as the thread title is like titling your thread: "Read me" or "Click in."
2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014
May 2014 January Siggy Challenge:
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