Letting yourself go..

missadriena · August 2014

Anyone else just feel like they're letting themselves go? I'm 14 weeks and I don't have the energy to keep up with my appearance lately. I do the bare minimum to look acceptable.. I just don't feel like painting my toes, doing my hair, anything & I was so I to that before..

Krizzista · August 2014

Yup! It's awful. I'm trying to convince myself to at least look presentable so my neighbors don't start feeling sorry for DH lol, but I work from home, so there's just not much motivation.

MandaBowlin · August 2014

Same here girls don't feel bad! I am stuck in the comfy clothes mode! I just wanna wear my comfy stretch pants and a loose fitting shirt! I so was not like this with my last baby I wanted to be cute and beautiful but this Time I just don't feel it

jmcgra06 · August 2014

@massybaby - can you clarify what a cow onesie is? I googled it and this is all I came up with

So now I really feel like I need some more information

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mom2xover2002 · August 2014

Now that I've hit 15 weeks I just now feel like looking decent. My MS was rough until last week. Shaving my legs, makeup for work? Screw it I'll just wear jeans! Was my main thought for awhile...lol

lilybug319 · August 2014

I was never really into doing my hair or nails or anything girly like that but I've definitely gotten more lazy about shaving. He doesn't mind as long as it doesn't get to gross lengths.

Also is it weird that I'd really like that cow onesie? I love cows and that just looks comfy. My kid also really likes when I wear my onesie pjs.

boxerrrmama85 · August 2014

I'm 16 wks today and for the first time this past weekend I had the energy to wash and style my hair since getting pregnant. Just take it a day at a time and do what you need to make yourself feel great! (Even if that means sweats and a pony tail!)

kefttsc · August 2014

Some days it is just too hard to hold my arms up long enough to dry AND straighten my hair. I usually start with good intentions, but end up with a ponytail (again) because straightening seems to hard. Shaving legs? Should I still be doing that?

WanderingA · August 2014

Ever since I became a SAHM my standards have definitely changed. For me, it's important that I feel put together at least once or twice a week. I found that if i put some earrings on and a watch I instantly feel like I at least "tried." I only wear makeup if I'm going out somewhere with a lot of people. Luckily my boss doesn't seem to mind when I hang out all day in shorts and a bra

mandamoochie · August 2014

@WanderingA‌ you said it perfectly for me lol make up whaa? Only if its a social event that includes people outside my family lol

This probably should be a fffc but I havent had my hair cut since November. I have a TON of hair and it takes at least 2 hrs to get it done and I feel bad burdening DH with babysitting like that... I always wear it up because henry likes to pull so no one knows... lol

lizjennings81 · August 2014

I'm pretty basic with my beauty routine. No makeup (maybe I was born with it

... or maybe I'm just lazy), hair still gets done to avoid a frizzy mass. I get my nails and toes done every couple of weeks, but I do it more to gossip with the employees of the nail salon (love them).

Since I didn't put much effort into it to begin with, I feel like things are the same.

jennjilljo · August 2014

I'm not shaving my legs as much but that's about it. My hair lives in a sloppy bun, I don't own makeup and I only have 1 bottle of nail polish so there wasn't much "letting myself go" to be done here. I do make an effort to slip on a dress most days instead of pajamas though.

bhjones1980 · August 2014

not going to lie... things will NOT improve once you have a newborn.

Showers start feeling like luxuries.

krispy83 · August 2014

@bhjones1980 so true! I never appreciated a nice long shower so much until I had a 6w old. Even now with a toddler, a shower is my escape time!

mrsclark731 · August 2014

mandamoochie · August 2014

@bhjones1980‌ lol I was waiting for someone to say it

ohhhh.. the joys of daily showers with a newborn...

Mrsgclark81 · August 2014

For once I would like to be the pretty pregnant woman in the room. With my other pregnancies I looked frumpy and unattractive. I want to glow like these darn celebrities while pregnant ! I that too much to ask ?

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maltwin1 · August 2014

I'm finally starting to come out of my exhaustion and I'm starting to get a respectable bump, so this is starting to be happy time for me. I've been existing in comfy clothes and just trying to find a way to lay down, but I can see the light at the end of that tunnel. I love getting dressed cute when I actually look pregnant so I've been having fun with it. No need to feel self conscious about look skinny? Sign me up! I don't go all out just to hang around the house, but if I'm getting out at all I try to feel cute. Looking good makes me feel good. I guess it's just the girly girl in me. I don't want to waste a moment of "your round belly is adorable!!!"

kerrigrooves · August 2014

Im more worried about letting myself go, re: food. I just have no self control; I was in really good shape before I got pregnant and now I just feel like everyday is a holiday and I can eat yummy things. I really need to lock it down!

Irishcurls · August 2014

I'm definitely in the "not far to let go" camp to begin with. Half the week I wear sneakers and an unwashed bun, half the week I have makeup and a cute maxi on. So pregnancy hasn't really changed much for me. I AM looking forward to rocking a cute bump--I haven't worn tight shirts in weeks since it's just blumpy and work doesn't know yet.

thegoodpotato · August 2014

I've never been big on hair or makeup, but I still 'put my eyes on' every day (eyeliner and mascara), and wash my hair every other day.

Showering with a newborn isn't too hard if you get up when your husband gets up and shower before he leaves for work. Or sometimes I would put the baby in the rocking chair in the bathroom and shower. I don't think 'I have a baby' is a good reason to be dirty or lazy.

logahn4281 · August 2014

I'm right there with you. Every night when I get home from work I say.. I'm going to flat iron my hair.. it hasn't happened in a week lol.

alyssamskeens · August 2014

@kkleigh10‌ I absolutely love lululemon- and since growing out of my regular pants, if I'm not wearing my one pair of maternity shorts, I'm wearing my Wunder Under pants!

And @sarabell52‌ I'm so jealous of the fact that you can get away without shaving for a few weeks! So so jealous.

First tri, I did the bare minimum just because I was unbelievably exhausted- put a little product in my hair so it dried wavy. Make up consisted of BB cream, a little blush and a coat of mascara. Now that I'm feeling less exhausted and more human, I'm putting in more effort... Actually fixing my hair and back on my make up routine. Although shaving is not as much of a priority unless I'll be wearing shorts... I wear scrub pants and compression stockings at work, so nobody sees my legs anyway lol

starrynight1658 · August 2014

Is it bad that my first reaction to this is "welcome to parenthood!"?

selly08 · August 2014

You ladies make me worry! I don't want to let myself go away like that. First trimester was pretty rough and I could not find the energy to even get out of the bed, forget looking good. But, now I think I can find some energy to make myself look a little more presentable.

wendy46001 · August 2014

Not letting myself go as much as my appearance tends to reflect how I feel. Considering I feel like ass, I look it.

Doesn't help that I either work from home or wander around the office in scrub pants and a hospital tee.

I tell DH i'll dress up if he takes me out

cinderella4282 · August 2014

bhjones1980 said:

not going to lie... things will NOT improve once you have a newborn.

Showers start feeling like luxuries.

I haven't gone to the bathroom alone since DD learned how to walk.........And if I want a shower I have to take it before she wakes up. Not sure HOW it's going to be with two!!

mh269650 · August 2014

I work in a corporate office so I have no choice but to get dressed up each weekday. I am one of the lucky ones who has pin straight hair that requires no blow drying or straightening so my hair is easy. I was never good at styling my hair or doing makeup so it's just foundation, bronzer and mascara everyday.

My routine hasn't changed except I'm less motivated to paint my nails. I am ready for a bump because I look like I've gained about 10lbs (really only gained 5) and I feel frumpy.

I've also been lazy about heels. I used to wear them daily and now I just wear flats!

digwriter · August 2014

I've been gone for years. I have a corporate job, but I work in the creative department, so it kind of goes with the territory. It's jeans and tshirts with runners or flip flops every day. Makeup only happens on special occasions and a big curly ponytail is en everyday thing.

Now, when third tri comes around, that's a whole other level. A good day is when I've managed to tie my shoes ... if I can.

jennasnipes · August 2014

I have been considering cutting my hair just for this reason. I have really long hair so it takes about 35-40 minutes to blow dry, then another 25 to straighten. I'm just too tired/unmotivated to spend that amount of time everyday, and I think if I had short hair that I could make look nice in 20 mins I would actually do it!

bhjones1980 · August 2014

jennasnipes said:

I have been considering cutting my hair just for this reason. I have really long hair so it takes about 35-40 minutes to blow dry, then another 25 to straighten. I'm just too tired/unmotivated to spend that amount of time everyday, and I think if I had short hair that I could make look nice in 20 mins I would actually do it!

and here lies the root of the terror that plagues all husbands.... MOM HAIR!

I joke of course, but my DH made me PROMISE when we had DS that I would not cut my hair short and get "mom hair".

hopefulsprout · August 2014

I cut my hair as soon as I found out I was preggo and made the stylist PROMISE me not to give me "mom hair". She didn't really keep her promise. Boo!

But then I decided what I really really wanted was to be a mom, so I've accepted it and am now loving how much easier it is to do.

As far as letting myself go, I am with you ladies on the food indulgences. It's mentally bothering me when even my loosest non-maternity pants don't fit (and I've gained 11 pounds already... woops!) though I can't seem to keep myself from ice cream and french fries. I'm going to guess my lofty idea of losing weight after the baby is born is a silly joke to all the experienced moms out there! ;-)

lizjennings81 · August 2014

bhjones1980 said:

jennasnipes said:

I have been considering cutting my hair just for this reason. I have really long hair so it takes about 35-40 minutes to blow dry, then another 25 to straighten. I'm just too tired/unmotivated to spend that amount of time everyday, and I think if I had short hair that I could make look nice in 20 mins I would actually do it!

and here lies the root of the terror that plagues all husbands.... MOM HAIR!

I joke of course, but my DH made me PROMISE when we had DS that I would not cut my hair short and get "mom hair".

My husband just made me swear to this the other night! I can still remember when my mom got her mom haircut, too. Baby #3 (my sister) was on the way and she'd had enough with the ponytails.

Cookie0875 · August 2014

bhjones1980 said:

jennasnipes said:

I have been considering cutting my hair just for this reason. I have really long hair so it takes about 35-40 minutes to blow dry, then another 25 to straighten. I'm just too tired/unmotivated to spend that amount of time everyday, and I think if I had short hair that I could make look nice in 20 mins I would actually do it!

and here lies the root of the terror that plagues all husbands.... MOM HAIR!

I joke of course, but my DH made me PROMISE when we had DS that I would not cut my hair short and get "mom hair".

So, before I found out I was PG, I wanted to cut my hair. It was really long and it's thick so it also took 25 - 30 minutes to dry and then another 20 - 25 to straighten. I didn't cut it at my last pre-pregnancy appointment because my SIL was getting married and I was her MOH, and the style I picked out wouldn't work with straight hair. My next appointment, I got it cut to my shoulders and shaped around my face. This is something I do every few years when I get sick of having long hair and feel like it's starting to look bad. A woman at work actually said, "Oh, is this the mommy haircut?" I said, "No, this is the I'm tired of having long hair and spending almost an hour fixing it or wearing it up." Everyone else has assured me I don't have mom hair, but I'm self conscious about it now and will be letting it grow out!

mandamoochie · August 2014

Im kinda jealous of mom haircuts.. my hair is long and thick and it takes about an hour just to shower (wash and condition) comb out and dry. But I promised DH I wouldn't get short hair. I feel like one day ill be one of those older hippy ladies who haven't cut their hair since 1976 and its just long and frizzy.

*sigh* I want a personal stylist who will be like this is the perfect cut/color for you! Voilà!

StephanieLBerg · August 2014

mandamoochie said:
Im kinda jealous of mom haircuts.. my hair is long and thick and it takes about an hour just to shower (wash and condition) comb out and dry. But I promised DH I wouldn't get short hair. I feel like one day ill be one of those older hippy ladies who haven't cut their hair since 1976 and its just long and frizzy.

*sigh* I want a personal stylist who will be like this is the perfect cut/color for you! Voilà!

I have been searching for this for years! I'm convinced that I'll more likely find a unicorn before I find the perfect cut/color combo. :-<

thegoodpotato · August 2014

mandamoochie said:

Im kinda jealous of mom haircuts.. my hair is long and thick and it takes about an hour just to shower (wash and condition) comb out and dry. But I promised DH I wouldn't get short hair. I feel like one day ill be one of those older hippy ladies who haven't cut their hair since 1976 and its just long and frizzy. *sigh* I want a personal stylist who will be like this is the perfect cut/color for you! Voilà!

My hair jealousy is back again.

Like I mentioned, my hair grows SUUUUPER slow. Even if I don't cut it for years, it doesn't get much longer than just below my shoulders. It's thin, and right now, because I don't want a short mom hair cut, it looks really straggly at the ends. It's also mousy brown, and I'm greying at the temples... but I'm seriously low maintenance, and I can't stand dying my hair.

My hair makes me cry. I wish I had long, thick hair.

(Bonus - this is my last pregnancy, so after that PP hair loss, I have forever to actually let it grow and thicken! Hooray!!)

tooteroid · August 2014

Yes! I actually just spoke with my long distance cousin and told her that I feel like I'm letting myself go and that I want a makeover! But now that I'm getting my energy back, I have more motivation to work on my appearance! As far as shaving goes....ugh! Still hate it! Why do woman have to shave?! Lol men have it so easy!

maltwin1 · August 2014

I feel like I'm one of the lucky ones who's hair suits me better short. I've been cutting my hair above my shoulders since college and it's super easy. On top of that it's naturally curly so all I do is brush it and let it air dry. Definitely doable with a little one

As far as showering goes, when DS was teeny (like not rolling yet) I'd put the pack n play right outside the bathroom door where I could hear him and poke my head out to see him. When he got a bit bigger I'd strap him into the infant carrier seat/car seat and put that in the bathroom with me. He couldn't go anywhere but loved the new sights and sounds and I could see him and shower. Problem solved.

mandamoochie · August 2014

Lol @thegoodpotato‌ my mom is in your boat.. who knows genetically WHERE my hair came from.. shes actually cried when ive gotten my hair cut before and has threatened to make a wig for herself out of the junk on the floor.

That being said, it'd be nice to have that extra time to sleep instead of doing basic things to my hair. Im with ya, I'm a super low maintenance person and my hair does not give me that luxury. Lol

mels823 · August 2014

I've always been big into hair and makeup so I'm trying pretty hard to keep up with it. It's something I love doing each day! Also, I've gained almost 10 pounds at week 16 so doing my hair and putting on some makeup makes me feel so much better.

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