Anyone else feeling like a blimp now? Just not feeling like a pretty pregnant woman..sigh

kbequette08 · March 2016

I know I'm only 28 weeks but man I feel like a blimp right now. My bump is super noticeable now and I just don't feel glowy or pretty at all. I haven't really felt pretty this whole pregnancy, just kind of miserable as far as my body goes. I just wanna vent blech...

Diesel615 · March 2016

Yes, I really popped at about 18-19 weeks, and of course everyone had to point it out. Then to top it off I went to yoga the other day and a girl that was only a week behind me was TINY and hardly had a bump, while I was feeling as big as the girls that were 10 weeks ahead of me. The struggle is real getting out of bed or out of a chair, and heaven forbid I sit on a low sitting couch. I look like a beached whale trying to rock and push my way up.

goldie987 · March 2016

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Yup. I was pulling pictures off my phone and realized just how much my stomach has grown since getting pregnant. I still feel like I just look fat, not pregnant and I absolutely hate it.

kbequette08 · March 2016

Every comments, "oh you look so cute!" I'm like thinking, "who me?" I mean It's different if you don't feel cute lol

Emztron500 · March 2016

Yeah, I feel gigantic and gross. But I guess I'm glad to be getting to the point where I look pregnant and not just like I'm getting super fat?

amangels2 · March 2016

I'm actually enjoying my big tummy. It does get in the way, but for the first time, it's okay for my stomach to stick out and I don't feel like I need to hide it or super self conscious of it.

AmberLiz99 · March 2016

I've never felt like I look cute pregnant. I feel like the other people I know with a small frame like me have these super cute little bumps, and at 26 weeks I just look like I'm going to tip over forward.

allaboutfood · March 2016

I definitely feel more whale-like than pregnant. I am 28 weeks and I think I just look extra bloated and fat. I actually get jealous/enraged when I see a "cute" pregnant lady especially she is less pregnant than I. Sometimes I can't even look at the HDBD posts because it depresses me. I think my H is getting sick of me asking if I look pregnant.. poor guy... he knows it's a trap ; ). However, I have to keep in perspective that I am one lucky lady to have to privilege of carrying a baby and I am soooo excited to have him here in-person, pregnancy is just a means to an end : )

heathersaysso · March 2016

With you. I am not a woman who loves every moment of pregnancy, this experience has proven to me that I'm a "one and done" person. My skin feels dry, my hair is rough and lank, my face is super oily and fat, and I feel like the "Baby Beluga" song should start playing as I waddle around. I was completely flat stomached until 21 weeks, at which point I popped and now there's no turning back. And if one more well meaning mother fucker tells me I'm "cute" bitches are going to get throat punched.

HighFive16 · March 2016

Add me to this. And people saying "Wow you have gotten huge!" and the likes doesn't help how crappy I feel.

gauge1234 · March 2016

Hahahaaa omg. I'm in this boat with you ladies!!

I'm actually trying to wear makeup now. I feel I need it. Paint on some cheekbones

And people keep giving me food. I have no willpower people. I will eat all of the candy!!

Phoebescat · March 2016

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catherinekate · March 2016

Cosigning. I was already heavy, so I just feel extra fat now. People who don't know me wouldn't assume I'm pregnant because although my belly is big, but I could just be fat and carry my weight that way. I've been trying to dress better and put more effort into my appearance to compensate, but, on the whole, I feel and look terrible. Everyone at my prenatal yoga class has a cute bump and tons of energy while I'm decisively NOT cute and huffing and puffing all the time.

alysemci · March 2016

Ya I feel fat and flabby and gross. I was much cuter with my first baby haha but what can you do! When you get sad think of your cute little baby you'll be holding in just a few short months!

MamaNicoleof3 · March 2016

Oh man. I've never felt pretty or cute or feminine or any of that crap pregnant. Blech.

Knottie13257900 · March 2016

Yep. I think it's so weird when people say I'm "cute"....I think they just feel sorry for me. My belly is not cute and I don't see how a 37-year-old pregnant woman can possibly be "cute".

Wepplo · March 2016

Oh I feel you! I have had multiple people comment on how big my bump is, and a couple guesses that have left me shocked, i.e., "You look 8 months pregnant!" from my MIL, and "How many more weeks, 5-6?" from a stranger. Lovely. I have 16 weeks to go, people!

I always envisioned myself a cute, petite pregnant lady and instead I feel fat and self-conscious. But I must say, I am glad to be past the 'bloated' phase and into the 'definitely pregnant' phase!

colesmom33 · March 2016

I'm definitely feeling ginormous!! My clients keep asking me if I'm close. Believe me, I throw out the twin card every chance I get!

When I first got pregnant with my son, I thought for sure I would relish the bump and love the way I looked. I was so surprised to have all my old body image issues come up as I gained weight! It's hard because even though I know it's good because the babies are growing, it's still feel "fat".

NicknShan · March 2016

Yup. I hit the stage where I just feel awful. Only 12 more weeks...

TheHauntedHauswife · March 2016

I dont mind the bump and its getting pretty huge. But the rest of me is ...blech! I was looking down at my thighs yesterday noticing how drastically farther apart my thigh tattoos are now, they have ''moved'' towards the outside because of all the weight gain. I want my nicely centered thigh tattoos back please

[of course after a happy healthy baby is born many many weeks from now] But yeah, right there with you....

peregrinefalconx · March 2016

I find that exercising really helps with these feelings. I bought a great pregnancy video plan that goes by in kind of monthly increments. A lady in New Zealand who is a physical trainer and has some focus on pelvic floor strength and avoiding damaging the stomach muscles as they spread. First session I did was 2 days ago at 27w. Man, did I get frustrated (and I've been exercising!), but it did kick my butt in a good way. Was very sore yesterday with all the glute exercises.

https://www.pregnancyexercise.co.nz/

Also, I went out and bought a bunch of "fashion" necklaces and earrings to bring some "pop" to my wardrobe. That helped. My bump isn't that big (maybe bc I am long waisted and this is my first) but man, I never noticed how wide I am from the side! Even my 10w preg shots show a very wide rib cage!!

SMLmom · March 2016

@peregrinefalconx Good strategies!

I feel a lot like everyone else here... I'm pretty small normally and have a hard time dealing with my widening butt and thighs. I'm okay with my bump, it's just the other growing areas that bother me. I also HATE the "cute" comments. I got one the other day from a woman at work and it was even said in such a patronizing way. She's very sweet but I felt like punching her.

HighFive16 · March 2016

@TheHauntedHauswife I actually got a fright when I saw my thighs yesterday in my usual black leggings. They certainly have grown and I am not pleased about that either.

alileecam · March 2016

I am measuring 5 weeks ahead and my doc told me not to gain any more weight* so it's medically confirmed that I am HUGE. I deal with it by taking extra-good care of my hair, skin, makeup, etc. It helps me feel okay neck up when I feel like a dumpy lumpy fatass below the neck. I would try to dress nicely too, but my mat wardrobe sucks and I am too cheap to buy anything else when I work from home and it's my last pregnancy. I try to do what I can, but my bump is rapidly outgrowing everything I own!

*Because of the reason I am huge (polyhydramnios), I am also prohibited from exercising--even going for walks. So that's not a fix for me right now, unfortunately!

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