Body shape during pregnancy

[Goostacean]

Second pregnancy, 20 weeks and bump has properly popped out now. I'd forgotten just how much I hate my pregnant shape... More relaxed this time around than last time, as by the time DC1 was about 14m old I was probably the slimmest I've ever been, so I know I can get back into good shape (and please don't tell me it's harder after every child, I'm not sure I can handle that info right now!). Then I got pregnant and now it's all gone to shit again.

I'm sure I'm just being negative, and I'm very grateful and happy and lucky that I have so few problems in life that this is bothering me. I know that. But still got another 6 months of revulsion and self loathing ahead of me.

Anyone else? Any tips to feel better?

I’m 25 weeks with my first and my bump is now just making a real appearance. I was my smallest ever around Christmas and so feel your pain!!
I’ve found making sure my hair, nails and makeup are done nicely helps and to wear figure fitting clothes rather than clothes that swamp. I’ve also carried on with Pilates and swimming so I feel I’ve done a little bit of good for my body!

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I feel you, OP. Sporty athletic type here who is not enjoying the boobage I now have that I'm not used to. I've not got a proper bump yet at just over 20 weeks but I do feel rather rotund around the middle.

I'm kitting myself out in nice maternity clothes (completely avoiding anything frumpy) in an attempt to keep feeling stylish. I like my clothes normally and I've just had to start putting away in a suitcase some items I won't now be wearing until next summer to make space for maternity stuff. I had a look in some of the cheap high street maternity ranges yesterday but I don't like the quality very much (and wouldn't shop there normally) so I'm keeping costs down by finding stuff on eBay/FB marketplace etc.

I don't know if that would work for you too?

Exercise absolutely would help- probably physically, but most importantly mentally. I just can't seem to find the time between caring for DC1, working FT and DH's demanding job that means most of the wifework falls to me...

I think EBay and Facebook marketplace might be my next port of call... I also live near a very naice neighbourhood in London that will likely have maternity gems in the charity shops, so was planning to take a look there.

I've had two babies and after the second was the slimmest I'd ever been. I gain a lot in pregnancy but was determined to lose it and I did. I'm pregnant again and the size of a house but I know I can lose it because I'm motivated to do so and I know what works.

I hate the way I look pregnant though, and do what I can to hide my shape. I wish I had the confidence of people who flaunt their bump, but that's not me.

I think a really good maternity bra, and nice structured fitted tops are more flattering than the loose floaty ones to help you feel better