Body Image Issues

mrsreidarson · February 2015

So I'm going to start off by saying that I am not posting this to sound or come across as vain, just looking for support from you ladies! Lately, I've been having a hard time adjusting to my new body. I am 5'10" and weight has never been an issue for me, I'm lucky to have my dads genes! Since I'm tall, I haven't started to show that much just more like I thoroughly enjoyed myself at an all you can eat buffet lol. As I go in my closet each morning, I'm finding it harder and harder to feel "content" about my changing body. Of course I know that I'm growing a human being and usually have rational thoughts but I have teared up a few times trying to put on a pair of pants (hormones thanks a lot). I finally went shopping for some maternity bottoms and now getting dressed isn't as discouraging. Are any of you ladies feeling a slight difficulty adjusting to your new curves?

nalise88 · February 2015

Yup. Guess it's just part of the deal. I am 19 weeks and my belly has been growing like crazy. Had to buy maternity clothes. I hate saying it but they make me look even more pregnant. Lol! My hips spread so I have a feeling I will be kissing size 2 goodbye for good. The upside is having a more curvaceous body. Body con here I come!

samurrutia89 · February 2015

Yes! Mine started really quick though. I already amd short (5'1") and weigh 157 as of now. I did loose lbs from 165 at beginning of pregnancy, but I still have the feels. I go into my closet and Im like I cant wear anything!!! And I think it makes me feel weird when my husband hugs me cause I feel gigantic. Luckily I havent needed to buy new clothes.....yet. But Im coming along 5 mths now, pretty sure itll be time soon. ESPECIALLY since spring is around the corner and none of my shorts fit

I wouldnt feel too bad, its only temporary. Those jeans will still wait for you in the closet when its time again.

nalise88 · February 2015

After I loose the belly fat off course

BabysMomma4 · February 2015

I struggle some too, but I've been battling an eating disorder with bulimia since 2011. So it's always on my mind, but i know the health of the baby is more important than my body image so I use that to get through. I've gained a healthy 8 lbs so far and am okay with that. I think it will be much harder once the baby is here and I have the belly flab hanging for a bit...lol. I didn't have the bulimia with my other 3 pregnancies so this time around has been much more challenging.

Hang in there! Tell yourself you're beautiful everyday! You're making a baby! My dh is really good about helping me with my image. Might do you good to talk to yours about your insecurities if you feel he'd be good support for you!

mrsreidarson · February 2015

Thank you ladies for the responses! Glad to know I'm not alone

Of course my hubby loves my belly and my new jlo curves haha! Hopefully I can accept it too and just learn to rock it

derijl2 · February 2015

Yep! I feel like there's this expectation you will be "all belly" (god I hate that phrase) if you are slim to start out with. Not so much as I know I still look okay but my hips totally spread out already! Pants stopped fitting so early, like 12 weeks or something crazy. My husband has never been much of one to give lots of compliments but he has been lately which is so sweet.

brittc013 · February 2015

I find myself sucking in my stomach all the time, which makes no difference because it's all baby now! It's a stupid bad habit I have though from years of trying to look slimmer. I catch myself when I realize I'm not breathing properly. Trying to come to terms with the fact I have a stomach sticking out infront of me now.

samurrutia89 · February 2015

brittc013 said:
I find myself sucking in my stomach all the time, which makes no difference because it's all baby now! It's a stupid bad habit I have though from years of trying to look slimmer. I catch myself when I realize I'm not breathing properly. Trying to come to terms with the fact I have a stomach sticking out infront of me now.

I do this also! I try to see if maybe....maybe its just not all baby. Nope....it wont go in. I give up! Haha

lynlopez · February 2015

I think we all feel like that. I do! I find ot hard sometimes but then i tell myself "you're pregnant and its normal." Sometimes i think if im finding it hard right now i wonder how am i really going to feel when i actually look extremely pregnant! My bf always tells me to stop being hard on myself that im pregnant with our baby and thats what's important and that i will go back to my normal body eventually.

k3taeko · February 2015

Even though I keep telling myself it's totally fine, I am struggling with this a little bit aswell. I'm 5'3 and usually weighed 110-120 (size 0-1) but already gained 17lbs (I'm only 18 weeks). I have to wear maternity pants because my normal pants won't go past my thighs and have a noticeable bump. I keep telling myself it's because I only actually threw up 3 times during this whole thing but it's still a little difficult to be okay with especially since I should only gain 25-35lbs throughout the entire pregnancy and I'm already more than half that without even being at the halfway marker. I also have been working out (weightlifting) as well (same as before which is why my weight would fluctuate depending on my muscle) so some of that weight could also be muscle gain but still, it's not like I can rely on my previous methods of not caring about my weight since my clothes would still fit because now with baby in my belly, I'm just going to keep getting bigger lol.

It helps that my husband reassures me though and reminds me that every woman's body is different and every woman's body handles pregnancy differently and that I should not worry unless my doctor actually tells me I need to.

k3taeko · February 2015

Now the BOOBS, I am LOVING these bad boys! That's where some of my weight is as well. I went from a A-B (bigger than an A but not big enough for a

to a full C right now. I am one happy girl in this area of weight gain haha

JenzRas · February 2015

I'm with you ladies. I gained almost 30 lbs prior to getting pregnant. I have gained another 10 during pregnancy. (I was a size 6 and am now a 14) I want to diet and exercise like I normally would to lose weight. Obviously, I'm not. I try not to spend too much time rifling through the closet or looking in the mirror. Dh tells me I'm perfect, but it's still hard. I just keep reminding myself of the precious gift at the end!

mhuang1 · February 2015

I'm 5'4" and I was tiny pre pregnancy at 110 and size 2 with a flat tummy I worked hard for years to get. My natural weight is about 120-125 without exercise and vigorous control over what I eat so within the first month I jumped right back to 125. Since then I have gained about 13-15 pounds and my 32DDs are now 34Es. I don't mind the boobs, and I can't suck it in because its all baby but I still feel huge! I'm 21+5!

lilweenie · February 2015

I felt like that too. I was always a size 0, so watching the numbers go up on the scale, and gradually growing out if my clothes really did a number on my confidence. However when finally bought maternity clothes at 17 weeks I felt so much better. Even though I hate spending money on myself, having clothes that finally fit made me feel a lot better.

Ckorines · February 2015

I gained 60 pounds with my daughter and lost it in 3 months. This weight is only temporary and try to embrace your new curves. My husband lives for my pregnant body, which makes things easier-but regardless, I'm making a baby and what's more beautiful than that?

nalise88 · February 2015

I was obsessed with weight when I was younger so I never bought a scale for my apartment...still don't have one. It's probably the reason I'm not as bothered by my weight gain as I could be. Also when they weight me I don't look or ask what's on the scale. The nurse just tells me how much I gained or if I'm on track. Just something that keeps me grounded

lcronk7014 · February 2015

I never realized I was that skinny since I was avg weight- but now that I have a small baby belly I feel HUGE lol

alliebarry13 · February 2015

I've always been flat as a board. No junk in th e trunk, boobs, nothing!! So it's been fun getting a big booty and boobies! Me and my doctor were so excited when i gaines 6 pounds! All my friends tell me my bump is so cute but I feel like for people who don't know me I just look fat! But I always stay positive about it. Just remember that there is and beautiful life growing inside you and this is just temporary! I'm sure you all look beautiful!

Chellz0684 · February 2015

Honestly I feel more confident about my body being pregnant belly and all. Especially naked.

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