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Dressing Postpartum Body

LeabyrdLeabyrd member
in October 2015 Moms
Although I'm eating healthy and working out everyday the scale has NOT moved in over 3 weeks, I'm still holding on to 30 extra pounds. I go back to work next week and thought I would get some cute clothes to make me feel a little better. Welp, I don't think I've had an emotional breakdown in a dressing room like that since I was 13 years old. No matter what I do I can't seem to shake this horrible feeling and having a really hard time staying positive about dressing this foreign, mushy, rearranged body. Anyone have some tips that help them be an adult about it? Because as of now I would like to rip all my clothes off and flail on the floor like a 2 year old.
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  • KristynLee15KristynLee15 member
    I feel you!! I actually got a spanx (generic) that has like a tank top thing and is like a body suit. Sexy... i know. But it makes me feel less jiggly. I got it at walmart for like 20$. I also have about 30lbs to lose and im eating awesome but i think its the fitness part i really need to work on.
    Just keep your head up and when you get discouraged try to remind yourself your body has done an amazing thing and it took a hell of a beating. Im the choir preaching because i cry probably 4 times a week about my body. But we need to learn to be kinder to ourselves.
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  • alyssabalbrechtalyssabalbrecht member
    I was in express the other day and starting crying my eyes out in the fitting room..my mom thought I was nuts! So I definitely know how you feel. When someone shows me a picture of me in it I get extremely grossed out with myself it's such a crappy feeling. I honestly wear leggings almost every day and piko tops..not sure if you heard of them, but they are great!
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  • BryDientaBryDienta member
    I have found some awesome skinny jeans that have a super spandex control portion built in to hold everything together. I was fortunate to lose my weight (started out already way overweight so didn't gain much) but I feel I look awful 98% of the time. I habe found that wearing looser tops and cardigans with my skinny jeans makes me feel the best. It's hard but try not to look at the size and just find something that makes you feel good.
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  • BingjBingj member
    I'm all about the skinny jeans and flows tops, tunics, and flowing cardigans. Luckily we get to cover up during the colder months!
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  • SweetTooth126SweetTooth126 member
    My 3 year old niece asked me why my belly is still big. Nothing like kids to be honest!!! That really sent me over the edge. I need to go buy new clothes, I am still wearing maternity and it's not helping my self esteem.

    Married DH December 2014
    Expecting DS#1 November 2015
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  • whitemn04whitemn04 member
    I just cried trying to be intimate with my husband for the fact I feel gross in this foreign body. I am 5 lbs less than pre pregnancy but am over weight to start with. Things just are mushier and seem out of place so I totally feel and understand wanting to cry even just trying clothes on.
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  • Thunda88Thunda88 member
    I totally had a melt down while out shopping a few weeks ago so I definitely feel your pain. Trying on clothes was a nightmare and when I came out of the fitting room, the attendant asked how far along I was! I seriously wanted to punch her in the face but I just smiled, said I just had a baby and then went straight to the car to cry. Luckily my husband is wonderful and held me and told me how beautiful he thinks I am, which made me feel better temporarily. Most days though I just want to hide.
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  • MamaOwl15MamaOwl15 member
    Bingj said:

    I'm all about the skinny jeans and flows tops, tunics, and flowing cardigans. Luckily we get to cover up during the colder months!

    ^ this!

    Skinny jeans and a flowy top with. A cardigan have become my uniform ever since my 2-year old son was born. The skinny jeans (esp with boots) make my legs look pretty slim, and flowy tops hide my muffin-top!

    Still, I had a breakdown the other day shopping online! It's like clothes don't exist for my body. I'm not exactly huge (size 12-14 petite currently), but I don't have the body type of the models wearing the clothes I want to buy. This squishy tummy and big ol' nursing boobs aren't helping!

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  • whitemn04whitemn04 member
    I think I'm going to have to go up a size in bras! They don't fit too bad until my boobs fill then I end up with clover boob. I finally found an outfit I was comfy in (a fitted maternity top so it wasn't clingy to my not prego body) and my DH gave me this look of oh crap I hope she didn't see that look. I look down and look like a freak with my 4 boob staring at me because my bras don't fit well :( ugh I guess I stick with sweatshirts to hide these triple D monsters
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  • millereliz13millereliz13 member
    @whitemn04 Please treat yourself and get measured for a new bra. I am a plus size gal and after Christmas I'm going to get measured and buy a new bra. Layne Bryant has a buy 2 get 2 bras sale right after Christmas.
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  • CasseylemonCasseylemon member
    I figure even if I lose all the baby weight, my body will never be the same. I've decided instead to embrace it and buy some cute clothes that fit. I really have convinced myself to love my new jiggly body..it has performed a miracle! And I'll just have more kids so I better get used to it!
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  • chris&haleychris&haley member
    whitemn04 said:

    I think I'm going to have to go up a size in bras! They don't fit too bad until my boobs fill then I end up with clover boob. I finally found an outfit I was comfy in (a fitted maternity top so it wasn't clingy to my not prego body) and my DH gave me this look of oh crap I hope she didn't see that look. I look down and look like a freak with my 4 boob staring at me because my bras don't fit well :( ugh I guess I stick with sweatshirts to hide these triple D monsters

    Hanes comfort fit bras! I'm in love with them. They work with my boobs as they swell and then go back down after pumping.

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  • danniellemichelledanniellemichelle member
    I feel like I will live in my yoga leggings from Target for the rest of my life :neutral: they are the only thing that makes me feel good about my tummy because they have a nice thick fold that holds everything in and hides everything oh so well lol :wink:
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