self esteem dropping during pregnancy, any tips??

[thevetmum]

Has anyone else's self esteem dropped during pregnancy? I'm now 17 and half weeks and the bump is finally hitting the 'looks pregnant not fat' phase. I thought I'd be glowing and feeling all motherly by now (spot the first time naivety over here) But I hate what I see in the mirror, it doesn't look like me at all. My breasts have gotten bigger and are sagging over, my stomach looks so bloated and unfortunately a mis-timed AWFUL haircut has driven me away from anything reflective! Does anyone have any tips for improving self esteem in pregnancy?

I feel the same, im 23 weeks pregnant and its so sunny and used to be wearing the most lovely outfits now i feel like a whale, im so lucky to be pregnant but jesus im not liking whar its doing to me. Hope your ok xx

Get a nice maternity swimming costume and have a spa day. Went with my mum last week and the place was full of larger older ladies who cooed over the bump. I had a lovely massage, bobbed around in the pool, sat with my feet up and a good book, had a facial and came out feeling like a goddess.