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vain concerns...

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in August 2015 Moms
First off, I am so greatful for what has been so far a healthy and low risk pregnancy! But, I have this overwhelming underlying fear that i won't get my body back. I've always been thin but never had the strongest chin or jawline and grew up very self concious about it. Now it's worse then ever...i feel all this new weight is solely in my face and chin! I don't like looking in the mirror and certainly don't like taking photos. Will it ever go back?! (I never thought I'd have it in me but spent my sleepless night googling "smartlipo".) I know losing weight in specific areas doesn't really work but any tricks or advice or just good self talk is appreciated! ...or you can tell me to shut up because i sound vain and it'll be worth it in the end...
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  • GirlOnTheBeachGirlOnTheBeach member
    I've had a yo-yo weight situation for years. And I gain in my face too. As soon as I lose weight, my face thins out right away. Most likely, you will have the same thing too. As you lose weight, your face will too ;-)
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  • Starynightsky24Starynightsky24 member
    Look it up because I'm not sure how accurate this is... But I read when I was pregnant with DS that another reason could just be heightened hormones.

    The same hormone that loosens things to let baby out causes swelling in the face. I felt like a cow by 35 weeks... but two days after DS was born my face looked normal again. It was glorious.

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  • emmacake08emmacake08 member
    Yep, the hormones relax your cartilege and you can notice your nose spreading a bit and the bloating can make you fuller in the face. It all is really temporary. I had lost all of my baby weight 3 weeks after I had my twins and the swelling went down and my face got back to normal. I did swell even more at birth time so I don't want to sugar coat that but try your hardest to let this be a freeing a time where you can focus on baby and not on the mirror. It's so temporary and you are beautiful growing your little bean, don't let it get to you.
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  • Joie80Joie80 member
    I lost all my baby weight after DD1 but my body was never quite the same. I can say that the spread in my nose and face were the first to go. It's difficult to say what exactly will happen after, but you'll likely be fine. The physical changes can be tough, but don't stress about it too much right now. Give yourself some time to get back to yourself postpartum, and be kind. You'll have just completed a great work.
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  • PurpleBookmarkPurpleBookmark member
    Like a PP said you'll probably be a bit puffier at the hospital, for me anytime I get IV fluids it happens. It does go back down though.

    I lost my baby weight after a few months with each kid but my body is not the same. It's okay, you should be proud of what your body is doing regardless of weight. True beauty comes from within, as cheesy as that sounds.

    On a practical note if you find yourself feeling insecure you can try out a new hair style, make up look or get some new clothes. Shallow maybe but it can really give your self esteem a boost!
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  • puccagirl77puccagirl77 member
    Doesn't everyone worry about losing the baby weight? :)

    My body was definitely different after having my other child, even though I lost all of the weight. I don't think my face changed much though. I do feel like my face looks fat now.

    Be patient after birth to lose the weight. Some women can wear their per-pregnancy jeans when they get home from the hospital, but it takes much longer for most of us. For me, it took 6 months to get to my pre-preg weight.
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  • SashaDenn25SashaDenn25 member
    If its your face you are concerned about the most, it is the face people typically first notice a loss in weight with anyone. Typically any type of weight loss at all people will first notice a thinning of the face. Sure, its a vain concern, but not anything I would say the majority of us worry about.
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  • hclzmm14hclzmm14 member
    It can be difficult to love your body after baby. It's a whole new you. And it isn't always what we had envisioned. Nothing can shake up your confidence and self esteem like becoming a mother. Your clothes are going to fit weird, if they fit at all, I had to buy a whole new wardrobe post partum. It does get better though. When the stretch marks fade you do see them as just a part you. With time you'll see your new body as beautiful too. And if you shrink right back to pre pregnancy weight, great! If you gain ten more pounds, that's fine too. We are all different and we are all beautiful and awesome. It's just hard to grasp that concept right away sometimes.
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  • raelynch87raelynch87 member
    I've worried about this a bit as well. My mom gained so much weight when she was pregnant with me and she always complained that her body was never the same. I've also heard woman say they have their best body after having a baby. It seems like it depends on each individual.
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