I always wondered why some women felt self-conscious during pregnancy. I would never be one of those, I told myself.
Oh, how things change. I think I’m more self-conscious now than I ever have been. Sure, I have a reason for a big belly, but what about my thighs and hips and butt? As I tell Joe often, the baby’s not in those places! I have no idea how much weight I’ve gained since becoming pregnant. I’m assuming it’s not excessive since my doctor hasn’t said anything to me about it. I know how much I’ve gained since I started IVF, though, and while it seems like a lot to me, I don’t think it’s in the excessive stage, especially since our cycle was a success.
Last night I went bathing suit shopping. That was an experience that will probably scar me for life and one that made me realize that after pregnancy I definitely want to get back on the diet supplement I took before! Sure, I loved how my belly looked, but I also criticized every other part of my body. I guess that’s how I’ll always be, though.
I did find a couple cute shirts, too, despite the fact that at Motherhood Maternity I seem to wear a size larger than any other store I shop at. Oh well. How did you all deal with feeling like a cow while pregnant?
As long as you’re not overdoing it with the carbs and not gaining enough weight for your doctor to tell you to watch it, then I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Some of it could be retained water.
I didn’t overdo it but I just decided to eat as healthily as I could & occasionally indulge in a “treat”. I ate whenever I wanted to but I only gained 40 pounds w/Justin, 25 w/Spencer (our angel baby boy that’s in heaven) & between 30-35 w/Kendall. My theory was moderation moderation moderation. I think you’re doing great so far & I say if your dr. isn’t concerned, I wouldn’t worry too much.
It’s all worth it! I had a great doctor my second pregnancy and he told me that it took 9 months to gain it, but it would take longer to lose it. Just take it easy on yourself and you’ll see the weight come off. You may need to exercise for some of it, but that’s life!
You seriously look great to me. I’ve never been pregnant, but I tell myself that I won’t be obsessed with weight when that day comes. After reading this post, I may have changed my mind though. I’m moderately “obsessed” with my own weight now, so I kind of think it’s going to be hard for me to put on the pregnancy weight, even though it is for the baby!! I also just know that I’m not going to be one of those cute pregnant girls…LIKE YOU! Damn you!!! 🙂