When did/do stretchmarks start?

jencook25 · June 2015

Given i have stretchmarks on my hips and breasts from puberty, where i had years to grow, i am expecting them during pregnancy. Just wondering for those of you who have them from your present, or a past pregnancy, when did they first appear?

TacoSarah · June 2015

I had them on my hips and breasts from puberty just like you. I'm 21 weeks and noticed a couple of new ones on my breasts, I think. Mine never go red, they are silver straight away. I can't decide if I have new ones on my hips or if they old ones are just more pronounced now that the skin is tighter.

My sister got stretch marks at about 30 weeks and I've read a few comments on here saying the same thing.

kabnpauj · June 2015

21w...i check my stomach everyday for stretch marks.

rue:D · June 2015

23w, just noticed a couple today

groovylocks · June 2015

Use the stretch mark oils and creams - it's hard to say if they do any good but they feel SO nice and can't hurt, that's for sure.

Considering my boobs have gone up two cup sizes and i have no new stretch marks (just the few i have had since puberty) I'm hoping this is a sign that SOMETHING is keeping them at bay and that trend will continue across the rest of my body trunk too.

cinnbabi21 · June 2015

I didn't get any stretch marks during my first pregnancy, and hoping i won't get it this pregnancy too.

nicolefuentez · June 2015

I have previous stretch marks also from puberty. I've noticed, only on hips and slightly on my stomach that the ends of some of them have turned a light purple. They haven't spread since I noticed it (and I slightly freaked when I saw them). I'm only 14w3days. I definitely lube up every morning and night, too. I've only gained 5 lbs that still fluctuate.

RobinaCee · June 2015

I didn't get any stretch marks on my belly until a few days before I delivered. Almost made it lol.

YogaSandy · June 2015

I thought I was in the clear at 36 weeks. Then bam! Stretch marks. I used creams too - I dunno if they work at all.

Schlappich2015 · July 2015

With my first pregnancy I got the majority of my stretch marks after pregnancy when I lost the weight. I used creams/oils 3 times a day and I still got them. My stretch marks aren't on my stomach it's my thighs and hips. The faded in color but can still see them. I'm pregnant with our 2nd boy due in Oct and I use all the creams 2 x a day haven't noticed any yet. I used the cream even after pregnancy it helps fade them. I don't think k there's a way to completely prevent them. It depends on your skin.

Melissadmag · July 2015

According to week 17's bump video thing week 17 is when we can start expecting more of them although everyone is different. My sister managed to go her whole pregnancy until the very last 2 weeks without them and then she got a bunch by her belly button. I think it's from the scar tissue from her belly button ring more than anything though that she got hers.

groovylocks · July 2015

sunrise135 said:

Use the stretch mark oils and creams - it's hard to say if they do any good but they feel SO nice and can't hurt, that's for sure.

Considering my boobs have gone up two cup sizes and i have no new stretch marks (just the few i have had since puberty) I'm hoping this is a sign that SOMETHING is keeping them at bay and that trend will continue across the rest of my body trunk too.
Stretch marks are genetic. If you get them, its because you are genetically prone to them. No creams/lotions will prevent them. If they help with dry/itchy skin then great, but don't expect them from preventing.

This is my thinking too, though the jury is out on them. I'm not sure if my mom got them or not - but i've never seen any on her. My sister didn't get any significant ones so hopefully i won't either.

I have a few on my breasts from puberty but they've faded almost completely.

Fingers crossed.

sarahsnowball · July 2015

I have some stretch marks from puberty too. With my last pregnancy I used bio oil every day and I thought I'd beaten them lol! Then at 36 weeks they appeared.

djluschen · July 2015

I didn't have a single one my entire first pregnancy. And then suddenly what seemed like almost immediately after birth..... WHAM!! They were all over my stomach! Wtf?!?! I thought I was going to be lucky and not get any. Boy, was I wrong. Now they are everywhere. Oh well. Reminders of my beautiful girls.

abbi1995 · July 2015

Let's see I am 14weeks today! However at 8 weeks I reviewed my first stretch marks from this little gift inside me. I got two new ones on my love handles vertical. I also have a bigg booty and it has grown I have gotten a lot on my butt... However I'm not showing yet so none on my belly but those are when I got my first ones!

dramaphile · July 2015

I started noticing them around 16 weeks. I had a lot from my puberty growth spurt, and when my boobs decided to grow a size in College, so I expected them to show up. I've been using Palmers Belly Butter to no avail. Yay genetics. I only have them on my lower belly, none on my boobs or hips yet.

Ah well, my old stretch marks faded to barely-noticeable white lines, so these will fade eventually, too.

amberrmariee20 · July 2015

I started getting them on my hips and thighs around 24-26 weeks with my first pregnancy ... But none on my belly till about 34 weeks ! They aren't as bad as everyone makes them out to be, at least not to me. Mine never phased me at all. The ones on my hips are deep and they feel pretty cool to touch. Plus lots of people get stretch marks, including teenagers, men.. Etc

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