hi ladies. This is the first time I've ever written on a forum but I felt like I had to. I'm feeling so alone right now... I'm 30 weeks pregnant & I just CANT seem to accept my pregnant body. I HATE the way I look! Pre pregnancy I weighed 135 & I'm 5'7, so I was somewhat thin... I've gained about 35-40 lbs & I'm so miserable. My legs are full of cellulite & my arms have doubled in size. I won't let my husband see me without clothes on. I break down crying daily just looking in the mirror. I'm so excited to welcome our little boy into this world & I feel so guilty for feeling this way but idk what to do! I've ripped 2 pair of maternity jeans in the past 3 days. I'm avoiding buying more simply bc I know I need a bigger size. These feelings consume me, leaving no room for any other feelings. I want to embrace my body & feel happy but I'm so depressed. Please help... Any advice would be appreciated.
Re: Body Depression
I tried maternity jeans on, and they just didn't fit. I spent over an hour going up and up and up in sizes, and they just don't fit. So I only wear leggings and dresses. F that crap. No brand is going to make me doubt myself. I'm growing a kid in this belly!
You are almost there - over two thirds of the way! Be kind to yourself, refocus your attention, and remember where your self worth is - it is not in your thighs or your tag on your jeans, it's really not.
Big hugs, lady, hang in there. If you can't shake this yourself, make sure you talk to your doctor about it. Hormones be crazy, and sometimes a cloud can descend. You are not the cloud. You are the light of the world for this baby and your husband!
People keep telling saying "you don't even look that big" and "don't forget your pregnant" then you get the other people who tell you to exercise and eat really healthy so "you don't have to lose so much when you've had the baby" but the truth is I've always had big legs, hips and bum, just when you add massive boobs, big belly and a bit extra padding all over i feel like a total whale. Especially carrying it all on a 5"3 frame but at 32 and a 1/2 weeks there's little I can do about what I'm already carrying so the exercise comments just tick me off! When I walk (waddle) I feel like I'm carrying a bowling ball in my knickers and constantly have the urge to pee :-S
So thank you to all the women who have posted positive words on this thread, it's made my friday after a stressful day trying to get some summery clothes that don't make me look like a ball.