How is your PP belly?

Vieve831 · October 2014

I'm returning to work soon and none of my clothes fit! It's mostly my belly area. How is everyone else?

MereDe3 · October 2014

I said return to normal, but that's my "I've already had two other kids" normal. It definitely does not look like it did before having kids, but it's back to how it looked before #3.

saraeric · October 2014

My stomach is looking pretty flat (still pretty soft though) my problem is that I gained quite a bit of weight in my thighs and rear...thus I can't even pull my pp pants up

Ugh.

Elaina22 · October 2014

What @skcfan‌ said!

alphaxi614 · October 2014

I have extra stuff still.

My son thinks it's fun to bounce on, I just find it annoying becuase I still can't button my work clothes!

SoSayWeAll · October 2014

Voted extra fluff. I've always had extra fluff in the stomach, but I definitely have a jelly belly. I went pant shopping and everything looked horrible because the pants that fit my stomach are really baggy everywhere else. I just ordered 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0055X1OB6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1413824951&sr=8-1

melissamiller2014 · October 2014

I surrender the way it looks and went and got new jeans and a few work outfits. I Needed to feel good in my clothes especially not feeling good about my body.

rainbowwillow · October 2014

I'll still be wearing maternity elasto waist pants...

lynds002 · October 2014

My stomach is still really loose. I'm worried it will never look flat again because it's not really a lot of extra fat, more baggy skin. Will abs exercises even help?

BeachM · October 2014

Fluff. It will likely be this way until after the holidays. I just can't turn down the treats this time of year.

FrodaBaggins · October 2014

Mega extra fluff. I can button my pre pregnancy jeans but the muffin top is strong. I am still in maternity clothes. I have a big stretched out belly button, a floppy squishy belly and a super dark linea negra still hanging around.

Daisylola11 · October 2014

Back to normal but that wasn't flat stomach by any means. I fit into old pants but don't feel comfortable in them unless I'm wearing a lose top. I live in leggings in fall anyway, although I need to buy long tops/tunics that are nursing friendly.

Eta: I too am not doing much yet to get back into shape, I love the holiday treats

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Allison7 · October 2014

Extra fluff here. I can put on my pre pregnancy pants, but the extra fluff makes them not as comfortable as my maternity stuff. So I will keep doing the exercises and eventually it will go away. Luckily I am already down to below my pre pregnancy weight....now I just need to get to pre-fertility med weight

bumpuser10150228 · October 2014

I have way extra fluff but don't look pregnant. I had to buy new pants that are bigger and few loose tops. Like everyone else said it's a terrible time to start a diet with the holidays coming up so I'm not stressing too much!

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rockyrollgirl · October 2014

I voted SS, because I am not sure how ro describe it. It is flat, but squishy.

kareik01 · October 2014

I was in all my normal clothing within just a few weeks. My jeans are just a little tighter around the waist than they used to be, but considering I gained over 35 pounds and I haven't done any post-pregnancy exercising, I'm not surprised.

chase16 · October 2014

I can button a couple of my PP jeans, but I have a muffin top. My stomach looks mostly flat, but I still have 20 pounds to lose, and I'm wider than I was. I look thick.

jendem8 · October 2014

Who said "better than ever"?!?! A big UGH to you.

jaimee2003 · October 2014

@addysmom22 YES! Bread dough! Ugh.

Probably doesnt help that I have been craving donuts like crazy....and eating them. I have allowed myself far too many "reward" treats since starting back up at work. First day back? I deserve a pumpkin spice latte! Successfully pumped at work? A doughnut! It's Monday? PSL AND ham and swiss on croissant for me!

No, put the doughnut down and enough with the lattes. Keep up this "reward system" and I'll be the Michelin Man by Christmas. I mean, if I get a latte and a fatty sandwich every time the baby doesn't sleep well at night....oh boy.

SherryBaby2014 · October 2014

jendem8 said:

Who said "better than ever"?!?! A big UGH to you.

I was going to say something similar.

Extra here...as I eat some Swedish Fish and make cookies. I can only blame baby a little bit.

jenniferurs · October 2014

My skin hangs over my c-section incision when I sit down. Like literally hangs in a flap. Wtf.

cachoque · October 2014

jenniferurs said:
My skin hangs over my c-section incision when I sit down. Like literally hangs in a flap. Wtf.

This is me. Getting better but it still does it.

kashock-2 · October 2014

My OB recommended massaging the suture line/scar tissue from CS to help it flatten out and prevent it from pulling in and causing the flap over. Guess it can't hurt.

herecomesthesun · October 2014

rockyrollgirl said:
I voted SS, because I am not sure how ro describe it. It is flat, but squishy.

This, though, I voted normal. I've been told the squish can still go away with time, clean eating, and activity.

I am going to try the cs scar massage though.

RoccoBabyK · October 2014

I still have about 10lbs to lose and I just keep waiting for it to disappear and to not be flabby anymore. I convinced myself that's what would happen but I think I'm sadly mistaken. I should start looking for a gym

FrodaBaggins · October 2014

christel811 said:
I feel you on the bread dough @addysmom22‌. Lol

I can get my pants up, but it's uncomfortable to button. My butt is so flat too. I still have 10 lbs to pre pregnancy weight.

My butt is non existent. Flat as all get out. I followed all these Instagram accounts of fitness models who squat hoping to inspire myself. But mostly all I do is look at their pics and think "yup this person has never had a baby."

tamarar5 · October 2014

Gross. That's what it looks like.

It's squishy and flabby. And I should be doing something about it, but I just had a cookie. Boo.

HeatherHam10 · October 2014

Flat stomach but no muscle

raquelynn714 · October 2014

15 lbs to go. Don't look pregnant anymore-it's evenly distributed btwn arms, belly, thighs, ass. I've still been wearing my maternity skirts bc only 1 pair of fat jeans fit me. I'll need to buy new pants now that the Fall weather is here

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shevaCC · October 2014

I think it took close to a year to get back to normal the first time. Though I didn't try hard for a while. This time I'm still up 10lbs with a squishy tummy so my pants don't fit.

BabyM82714 · October 2014

Squishy and flabby. My boobs hang. I still think I look maybe 14-16 weeks. I'm still up 20lbs...

Shiva14 · October 2014

rockyrollgirl said:
I voted SS, because I am not sure how ro describe it. It is flat, but squishy.

This. I'm back in my old clothes and look like I used to with clothes on but it is very squishy and not hard anymore. Oh well, I'll take it and be grateful my clothes fit!

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RachelB104 · October 2014

Squishy belly and thunder thighs. Still up 20 lbs from pp. Eating healthy but have to eat when I can and not several smaller meals a day so this is not helping. Can fit into fat jeans but they are too tight to wear in public so I'm still rocking maturity clothes on the occasion that I actually go out in public.

wandsandwine · October 2014

I've always had a bit of extra fluff but now it's just in different places. My butt is smaller and I have a muffin top. I'm only 5lbs from my start weight though

Vieve831 · October 2014

MrsDeo said:

I said extra fluff but my belly reminds me of late 1st tri/early 2nd try. With the right tops I look back to normal, but most of my shirts are a big NO. I'm wearing my pre-pregnancy jeans but they're far from flattering. I'm all about disguising the poochy stomach, but trying to do that AND find shirts that are pumping and nursing friendly can be tricky. My wardrobe is very limited right now, but I just got birthday money so a shopping trip is in my near future. Any recommendations are appreciated!

This is almost me exactly. I bought a few more pairs of the NY&Co pull on pants that I loved in 1st Tri. Right now my favorite combo is a tank top with a cardigan over it. The tank is BF friendly and the cardi is somewhat hiding my trouble spots. I'm just feeling a bit impatient to get back to my old clothes

Hopefully it happens!

schneirf · October 2014

Still have some extra fluff and it is mostly the area right below my belly button. My pregnancy pants are tight so I went out and bought a pair of cheaper jeans to wear for now while I'm still trying to lost the 15 lbs remaining. Price you pay for cute kids!

BeachM · October 2014

I would like to hug everyone who said they also can't resist holiday treats.

poofwok · October 2014

I fit into all my pre-pregnancy clothing and my stomach is rather back to what is was but with a little pooch. I'll eventually work on that...

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