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Please help me - am gross

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QueenKong · 21/01/2012 13:01

Ok, so following on from my previous thread, hereafter referred to as hideousstarryskirtgate, I need help. I am 7 months pp and have honestly never felt so unattractive and lacking in confidence. Here are my woes, please help and be kind, sniffff...

I have a stone to lose but also have an incredibly High Needs baby who won't let me leave him at night or drink from a bottle. I miss exercise but have no chance to do it.

I have horrid stretch marks all over my tum and one boob noticeably bigger than the other, thanks to DS's feeding preferences.

I have lost quite a lot of hair Confused so have a bit of a James Nesbitt (pre-transplant) style M-head going on. DH swears its not noticeable but I know it is. Also have dandruff. No idea why, never suffered with it before. My hair needs a lot of styling (thick and frizzy) which I obviously don't have time to do - do it ends up in a bun on top if my head, nicely emphasising the M-head.

I also have crusty little red, dry patches in the corner of my mouth which make me look like I've been at the red wine. No idea why .

Clothes-wise, I refer you to my other thread.

I've got very little cash to splash on clothes and products. But tbh, it's more finding the time to do anything for myself. I feel so gross and don't want to go out (but have to today to return hideousstarryskirt). I know I must sound shallow, and I am loving being a mum. I just don't feel like me at all. Thanks for reading!

Not sure what advice I'm hoping to get -

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QueenCadbury · 21/01/2012 21:11

As others have said I am sure you're not gross but probably being sleep deprived and hormonal you won't listen to us Smile.

I lost my style mojo after dc2 and found every other mum to be impossibly glam and put together. Wearing a bit of make up and even a bit of jewellery ( necklace/ watch, nothing too bling) just made me feel more groomed and like myself.

Weight wise, I find walking everywhere with the buggy really helps especially if you have any hills near. Diet wise after dc3 the main thing I Lund made a difference was portion control. I can pretty much eat what I like but just not as much as i'd like Grin. If you're bf I know this can make you truly ravenous though. Snacking on raisins/nuts/ seeds instead of reaching for the biscuit tin helped me too.

In terms of clothes by all means ask for advice on MN but don't take it to heart...there will always be differences of opinions ( some very strong). You WILL feel better about yourself soon...
Good luck

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