Self-esteem issues

[PKA98]

I was just wondering if anybody else struggled to cope with their changing body during their pregnancy. I have always had difficulties with my self-esteem stemming from years of severe acne as a teenager and my weight has always been something I’ve struggled with. I have dealt with worsening OCD with regard to my weight over recent years and got to a point where I would weigh myself obsessively throughout the day.

I have a healthy BMI of 22 though I’ve gained roughly 5-6lbs at only 14 weeks in and my clothes aren’t fitting me anymore. I have rather noticeable acne again and my skin is so rough and dry as a whole. My hair is thinning out.

I am extremely grateful to be pregnant and know that my problems don’t come close to what others experience. I feel so guilty for feeling as anxious as I do about these issues but I also don’t have a support network to talk this through with. Just wondering if anybody else felt similar at any point

Hi @PKA98 bless you hun, i totally hear you, you're not alone, this is totally normal. You're doing great for 14 weeks xx
My hair was just how i wanted it but with this pregnancy it's starting to thin out again, i've started on the nuts (almonds cashews pumpkin seeds) which has helped me in the past.
I have crappy days but like you think how grateful i am for this baby.
Take each day as it comes hun, you got this 💪❤xx