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Am I the only one that feels crap 6 months after giving birth ???

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Lozzy123 · 01/04/2014 00:02

Hey I had a baby 6 months ago and honestly feel shitty about myself. Tired all the time, figure is not what it used to be and can't find the right clothes. Any of you in a similar situation?

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Lozzy123 · 02/04/2014 00:27

Thanks for the replies so glad to know I'm not alone :).

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Lozzy123 · 02/04/2014 00:30

Hopefully one day I will feel "normal" again.

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MsFiremanSam · 02/04/2014 10:39

I've found the DH to be completely clueless on this as well. Was trying to find something to wear to an interview and said 'I can just about get into my pre-pregnancy trousers, but they're my biggest ones'. He replied 'oh well, at least it's going in the right direction'. I was hoping more for 'darling you look gorgeous, just like before you were pregnant!'. Hmmm.

ChablisLover · 02/04/2014 11:10

Took me two years to feel myself again and lose the weight I gained.

Take time out to treat yourself. Go for a personal shopper or make up counter trip.

Take 1/2 hour every day for you. I still do this now and ds is 7. My time involves a lovely bath with posh bubbles and a mag or book and afterwards the world seems a better place especially if it's been a busy day

boogiewoogie · 02/04/2014 12:06

No, you are not alone. Time will help though, do the things that you enjoy. Go for walks with your baby, when your child is older, you'll spend a lot of energy running about after him/her.

I'm back is some pre pregnancy clothes for which I am grateful for but I have the worst stretchmarks in the world. Sad Sometimes, DS (9) likes to hug me then push my tummy and say "squishy tummy, squish squish". Yesterday he asked me why my tummy was wrinkly. I told him that it was his fault to which he retorted "oh, but it was worth it wasn't it?" Quite sweet really when he turns it around like that.

vix1980 · 02/04/2014 12:30

Im 22 months on and still have days were I feel crap. I still have 1 1/2 stone to loose, but i do remember the day about 6 months in I looked in the mirror after a shower and thought i was in my mums body, but honestly everything does get better. You get a bit more of your time back as the weeks go by, soon the babies will be in bed at 7 if there not already.

Get a bath, face mask, exfoliate, paint your nails, i promise you will start to feel human again.

Then I second the suggestion to buy some new cheapy clothes, At this point I lived in leggings with longer tops/ shirt dresses over them with sandals or flat shoes. something new always brightens you up.

I was really honestly miserable when i was feeling like this. I hate to think of other women going through the same thing I felt. Thanks

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