Body image issues

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Hey just wanted a little moan and feel sorry for myself. I've been struggling the last few days with changes to my body size. Not helped by weighing myself and seeing that I've put on over the recommended amount.

I'm 23 +3 and put on about a stone and half already. I am on taller size 5'9, and I know BMI and other charts dont always reflect this, or am I just kidding myself!!!

I dont want to be worried about this, I guess I've just always been fairly slim and conscious of my weight and the weight gain is freaking me out which I know is daft as I'm growing a baby!! I have tried to eat normal, maybe a little more cheese, bread and choc that usual but nothing excessive. I'm not doing as much exercise as first trimester I was too sick and then last few weeks I've been getting tired out more easy. Has anyone else felt this way, how have you dealt with it? Can you reassure me my weight gain is normal and I'm not going to be a complete blimp at the end of this!!!

Weight gain is completely normal! I'm 38 weeks and put on over 2 stone which makes me want to cry! I've stopped weighing myself as most of the excess weight is baby, placenta, fluid and milky boobs.
Also for the past few weeks (unsure whether it'd be the same if we weren't in lockdown) but I can't stop eating chocolate, cake and cookies.
Give yourself a break, you're growing a human! So what if you put on a few extra pounds (stones), you can shift it after the baby's born

Weight gain is totally normal...do yourself a favour and don't weigh yourself. I kind of want to (im nearly 40 weeks) but I have talked myself out of it.

This body you have now is only temporary...its growing an amazing baby! Theres no reason why you wont get back to normal afterwards.

Surround yourself with positive vibes only...i dont listen to anything or anyone that discusses pregnancy negatively. Im quite lucky as my mum has brainwashed me that there is nothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman since I was tiny....so I cant help but smile at my growing bump when I pass a mirror.

Remember....you will miss this bump when its not there...embrace it whilst you can :) x

I have body image issues and with pregnancy and now lockdown I've not been able to exercise as I would have. One thing that has helped is YouTube exercise videos. I like the pilates like ones, there are lots that are 15 minutes. I only do them when I have the energy and there are some times when I start and 2 minutes in I'm like not today, some days I only get as far as putting on my leggings and t shirt but once I managed 2 back to back videos I just have to play it by how I'm feeling at the time.. That little bit of movement reminds me that my body is strong and capable which helps my body image.
One thing that has greatly improved my body image prior to pregnancy was to minimise the number of mirrors in our house. It wasn't deliberate we just didn't have places for mirrors when we moved. We have one propped up on the landing and that is it. I can go days without looking at it and it has helped me place a bit of distance between my body and my thoughts

I read your post and thought I was reading mine! I'm exactly the same, I'm a ftm and first trimester I got through with cheese on toast. I lost a fair bit of weight last year (I'm 5"2!), got rid of all my bigger clothes, and then got pregnant. Not complaining but I have found it hard to adjust. I'm only 18weeks and already feel big. I weighed myself and put on 10 pounds. Having said that I found that clearing out all my slimmer clothes and vacuum packing them really helped me feel in control of my changing body, then I ordered some cut maternity clothes which has made me feel a tonne better

Yes, good tip any clothes that I don't fit into or are starting to feel uncomfortable are being stored in the drawers we have for the little one. They will be vacuum packed once I've finished adding to the collection some stretchy clothes still fit

Thanks everyone, good to know I'm not the only one who feels like this. It's my first pregnancy and I guess it's just a big adjustment. I'm defo not planning on weighing myself again as this has just sent me spiralling!

I'm refusing to step on any scales outside of medical appointments so no idea how much I've put on (I'm 25+5).
I don't need the digits on the scales to make my body issues even worse. I've already had several breakdowns over how I look and feel. I hate what I see in the mirror....I seem to have put on weight everywhere: arms, thighs, bum, hips, cankles, face....
I keep trying to tell myself it's normal and OH is constantly reassuring and complimenting me but It's just something I'm struggling with.

I’m 28 weeks and gained 1 stone 8 pounds. I weigh myself every day it’s really not healthy, I wasn’t happy with my weight before pregnancy so struggling with any kind of gain