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22-7-2008 - STRETCH MARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My mood while writing this blog: depressed

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I just looked into the mirror while i was rubbing my belly and i noticed i was starting to get stetch marks, im not to impressed concidering i put loads of shea butter lotion on twice a day. I mean, there not that bad i guess right now but still im very insecure about myself and i never had stretch marks in my life... but i guess i cant expect not to get any....still pretty depressing if u ask me...
Anyone know if there is good stuff out there that gets rid of them?????? PLEASE HELP!!

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14 Comments on STRETCH MARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


motheroftwo - Wednesday, 23 Jul
I actually found the miracle cream. Try Curel: Motherhood and Pregnancy lotion. My fiance coats me in that every night, and I have NO new strech marks, and my old ones from my last pregnancy have faded a very considerable amount. I would definitely give it a try. I sware by it!

mzblondex - Wednesday, 23 Jul
awe. i dont think there is a whole lot you can do ab them. i mean some ppl are just lucky an dont get any. i use that shea butter lotion also. but i have a feeling it wont do anything for me!! lol. sry. maybe they wont get too bad though. an they will fade after a bit.

buzzbebe - Wednesday, 23 Jul
I have tones of them from when I was pregnant with my daughter 10 yrs ago... You can hardly notice them now unless u look closely at my belly... I haven't got any new ones this time !!!! but yes they do fade and tanning helps.... look at my belly pic's and u may be able to tell

madiraevin - Tuesday, 22 Jul
hey, i got stretch marks when i was only 8 weeks prego!!! and they just grew the whole time. now, my baby's here and i look like a bear clawed my stomach!!!! lol

preciousangels2 - Tuesday, 22 Jul
I used tons of stretchmark cream when I was pregnant with my first and it didn't do a damn thing. I have stretch marks ALL over! No bikini for me ever again. Not even when I lose all the weight. LOL At least I didn't have to worry about it the 2nd time around because I already had enough. One more wouldn't have made a difference.

barbie0mafia - Tuesday, 22 Jul
omg thats what i do everyday and they just keep appearing!!! ugghhh. im not totally sure what you should do?? ive tried everything. if you find somethin that works let me kno!!

krystasappleseed - Tuesday, 22 Jul
hey hun sorry to hear you got your stretch marks. I started to get mine about 2 weeks ago so I guess since your due 2 weeks after me thats about right. unfortunitly my doctor told me exactly what -momof2luvbugs stated. nothing can keep you from getting them and there not much u can do after u get them. My doctor said lotion plumps up the skin and makes them less noticable but it's only temperary and they are still there just more hidden, he also said they will fade so you hardly see them.. over time. Just think hunny you recieved your mommy strips of honor. I know they are aweful and embarrassing but all in all I would have to say that through all the pregnancy symptoms -strech marks and all I still would say I would do it all again and I haven't even got to hold my baby yet. don't worry it's all worth it.

mrsjdwilliams - Tuesday, 22 Jul
oh honey we're in the same boat. I JUST POSTED A BLOG YESTERDAY (and ur a day due after me) about me "discovering" my stretchmarks coming in. Like your's they're hardly noticeable and only a few around my lower belly and the sides. I've started using Palmer's Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks...its supposed to help your skin stretch that way it reducesthe appearance of them....not sure if it'll work but i guess worth a try. Let me know how things go for you.

MikeysGirls - Tuesday, 22 Jul
LoL Don't worry! Cuz you can't stop them.. but I like that tanning suggestion.. I've been WAITING to go anyway, can't wait! I have heard and read BRIEFLY about being able to reduce or maybe even eliminate them AFTER baby is born, just read all you can about it on doctor's websites and yada.. it'll be ok. You're gorgeous with baby! You're lovelay poem on your page taught me that, so don't forget what a beautiful thing it is and stretch marks schmeck marks! :op 9 more weeks, woohooo!

momof2luvbugs - Tuesday, 22 Jul
Sorry to hear about your stretch mark dilemma. But not to be a bearer of bad news but no creams, lotions, oils, etc will keep them from happening, nor will the make them go away. Stretch marks have to do with the make of your skin. Even if you hardly gain any weight at all, depending on your skin type -- you can get them... you can gain 80lbs and not get a single one! It just sucks the way it works out. I gained 67lbs with my daughter and I'm a freaking human road map.

I tried EVERYTHING known to man. I spent quite a bit of money on different things to prevent them, as well as get rid of them and have also seen a few doctors about it. Everyone has told me the same thing. It has to do with the skins type, elascity, etc. By adding oils, lotions, etc you may help in stalling the lovely little lines -- but most likely if you're prone to marks (cuts, scars, bruises, etc) -- then you're going to get them regardless.

Just look at it this way (I hate mine with a passion) but people remind me all the time that I wouldn't have them if I didn't have my daughter and I should be thankful bc that means I have brought a beautiful little girl into this world... so what the you can show your body off in belly shirts or bikini's now (as much as I'd love love love too) -- we're mothers now. It comes with the territory -- along with saggy breasts and wide hips LOL.

You'll be fine and I think you look beautiful hun!!! :0)

crystalmooon - Tuesday, 22 Jul
I've started using BioOil (you can get it at Shoppers Drug Mart or Walmart) - it's supposed to be really good for stretch marks and to reduce the appearance of scars. My sister in law recommended it to me and her stretch marks don't seem as bad as they used to be. Good luck!

jenniferlynn5366 - Tuesday, 22 Jul
Strech Marks suck but when your baby gets here you will forget all about it!!!

mamaupchurch - Tuesday, 22 Jul
I have used Palmer's Cocobutter for stretch marks and it helps reduce the apperance of my stretch marks (even the old ones). Nothing really gets rid of them but as JennRunyon524 said it does help to tan to help them blend better. Trust me nobody is going to notice unless you point it out. You are going to be the only one scrutinizing yourself.

JennRunyon524 - Tuesday, 22 Jul
well nothing gets RID of them dear, I wish there was..I have one small one which makes me very sad! No one likes stretch marks, my sister has told me that if you tan after you have the baby than it makes them blend better and after time they aren't as noticable! Don't stress doll, it's part of having a baby! You're still beautiful! xoxo