19 weeks - Body Issues

[MissyGirl29]

Hey guys,

I know this sounds like a self centred post but its really not. i am just really struggling with my body and the way its changing. And of course i am very happy to be pregnant and its a blessing but i still cant stop my brain from thinking the way it does.

before i was pregnant i was exercising every day in tight clothes and feeling confident - some people tried to tell me i had body dysmorphia and over exercising was a problem but i was feeling on top on the world.

And now i look in the mirror , and all i see is, my thighs have gone fat and my face looks swollen. - Partner says im being stupid, but it doesn't stop me from thinking the way i do. I haven't started to show yet either so i just look like i have a 'jiggly' belly.

Guys please tell me some of you feel the way i do :( I am very happy with my pregnancy and glad that i am, but i now wear baggy jumpers and hope no one will talk about my weight difference.

(was size 6/8 - now over a stone heavier and going to have to admit defeat by getting bigger pants!!)

I eat everything i see because i cant help it but the wild hunger has calmed down lately !

I feel really stupid opening up about this so please don't judge me

Thanks xx

I know exactly how you feel, I’m 17 weeks 5 days and have been feeling the same.

I struggled with anorexia from the age of 14-22, I’ve been recovered for 4 years so I didn’t think it would bother me as much as it has but I’m really struggling with my body changing.

I was still small pre pregnancy at a size 8, but my growing belly and thighs are making me so self conscious, I don’t think it helps that you can’t tell I’m pregnant either as I also don’t have much of a bump! I’ve been feeling so self conscious leaving the house in case people are talking about me which I know is ridiculous but I can’t help it.

I’m hoping it gets easier as baby gets bigger and my belly is more obvious, for now I’m just trying think positively but I know it is really difficult’

Hope you feel better in yourself soon

@kl129

Thanks so much for your honestly! and brilliant power for overcoming what you have.
I am feeling the exact same way you are!! , I know its rubbish but i'm glad its not just us on our own feeling it.

I am the same with the not showing, just feeling fat and extremely worried people will talk about me as soon as i leave the room. I feel happy with everything else but i just cant look in a mirror and i refuse to look on scales because its just a horrid spiral!

I hope it gets easier too and i'm sure it will when bumps decide to make appearances! if you ever feel shitty just give me a pm and we can talk about it together as by the sounds of it you feel how i feel!

xx