Anyone feeling down about body changes?

[savanahnana]

I’m extremely grateful to be carrying my 3rd healthy baby after a few miscarriages and heartache! But I feel I’m struggling with my body changing more than ever this time round.

I’m 28 weeks and have gained 18lb so far. Im used to being a size 8 usually. I’m eating well and healthy but I feel like I’m constantly being hard on myself. It’s my thighs/legs in particular that are really putting me down. I know how silly that sounds just typing it out but I’m used to having slim toned legs and at the minute they feel huge and swollen and are absolutely covered top to bottom in cellulite. I’m already dreading the warmer weather and not knowing what I’ll wear. At the minute I feel like I’m hiding my body under over sized clothes, coats, scarfs etc.

Is anyone else feeling this way and struggling with their body changing?

I’m 35 weeks and normally super active - I can barely walk up the stairs at the moment. It’s hard to deal with as with the good weather I’m normally out cutting the grass, washing the car doing outsidey things. I miss it and can’t wait till I’m back to normal.

I’m hardly showing yet but already feel massive! Cried earlier because I couldn’t fit into a pair of my favourite jeans.. I’m only a size 8 but 10 years ago was 15 1/2 stone size 16/18 and worked bloody hard to lose it and so anxious I’m going to put all my weight back on which I know is silly but I barely have the energy to exercise now let alone a few months down the line And also like u OP wondering what the hell im going to wear in the hotter months

I'm only 13 weeks pregnant with my first and haven't had any changes yet but its something I'm worried about. I've always been a size 8 and the thought of my body suddenly going through all these changes so quickly is scary.

I’m only 12 weeks but my bloated tummy already has me feeling a bit anxious of how much my body would change.

Despite being 5’7 and size 8-10 I have always had pretty chubby legs, I don’t actually mind having a curvy bum and thighs as my angles are slim but I have always had fat wobbly knees! So I have taken to always wearing midi skirts and dresses.

I think the fitted midi dresses out there (there are some gorgeous ones on Pretty Lavish) are really flattering and sexy. I plan on wearing those all summer! Hope this helps 😊 xxx

Least I'm not alone in feeling like this! I feel really guilty moaning so much about it when I'm so lucky to be pregnant. I just don't enjoy being pregnant and feeling like this.

I'm going to have a look for some midi dresses thanks. I wish I could just embrace the curves but I just want to hide them.

It doesn't help today that I'm aching and feeling fed up with the thought of another 12 weeks or so, so think I'm being extra dramatic about it all today. I just got out the shower and caught sight of myself in the mirror though and just look a fat blob!

@savanahnana I swear i could have written this!

Im just 27 weeks, 5ft 2 and put on 20lbs as well so far! Started at 8st 12 and now 10st 4. I also spent hours a week running/swimming/gym everything and now i feel so swollen and untoned, i don't recognise myself. Which is ridiculous because Im growing a baby.. i go on daily walks and manage results with bump but I admit Ive struggled this week to do much so now feel even worse.

You're not alone and you will lose it again. I tell myself its not even weight as such because Im pregnant so of course Im going to put on weight, its just the accepting of seeing myself totally different.

Feels nice to speak about it as I feel so silly mentioning it to others as they shrug it off but it really can be a hard thing to process. ❤️

It is really hard seeing rapid changes to our bodies now. And I know that after my other pregnancies I lost the weight and felt ok, admittedly not as toned as I'd of liked but that was purely down to lack of effort so I don't get why it's bothering me so much now.

I guess with me I'm always worrying what others think. And I'm dreading how much more weight I could gain in these weeks ahead. I don't think I'd feel half as bad if my legs weren't as fat and swollen!

It'll all be worth it in the end though!

@savanahnana I say toned 😂 i laugh at that cause it wasn't like I was some super fit person, I was more the person who gyms but then eats pasta and chocolate 🤣 you'll go back without a doubt, you've done it before and can do it again :)

The worry of others is huge, everyone knows how much I worry about looks so i feel bad for them seeing me change which is ridiculous as they would never even think how big Im getting.

Your legs won't be fat lovey, its all extra water and swelling. You're doing everything right to grow this baby of yours ❤️