I wasn’t in my best shape prior to getting pregnant and while I feel so blessed to be carrying baby and very much listening to my body in terms of eating and exercise, I’m really really struggling with feeling and looking like a dumpling.
My clothes don’t fit. My boobs are the size of my head. I don’t want to spend on maternity clothes (yes, I’ll have to eventually) because quite frankly from what I’ve seen so far it’s hard to find styles to my taste.
So all in all I’m feeling rubbish and not like myself at all.
Maybe a trip to the hairdresser or some other pampering will help me to feel better.
Is anyone feeling similar?
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I completely agree with you and feel
The same way! Xx

I felt this at the start of my pregnancy, I was bloated all over. I felt like my face was the size of the moon, tits were like watermelons and thighs bigger than a tree trunk lol but as I've got further along, my body seems to have adjusted and I look fairly ok. I know this will change later on but I'm just embracing every step of the way really. I'll never get to experience this again as I'm only having one baby.
You aren't alone, it'll be worth it in the end! X

I’m with you on this! Hate the way I’m feeling image wise but also don’t have the energy or mental capacity to do anything about it sometimes 😫

I’m feeling the same. I don’t know what to do, I’m very grateful for my pregnancy but sometimes I feel I’m not enjoying it as I should because of my body… I thought I would be different but not… You’re not alone ♥️

I feel the exact same way, I said to my sister today that I don’t recognise myself. I’m finding it hard to meet people’s eyes when I’m out and about as I just feel so unworthy x

This is one of the most beautiful times in our lives ladies, I am super happy because I don’t have to suck my tummy in anymore 😂 I don’t have to worry about my bum because my belly is huge so it distracts everyone from my bum 😂 I can look shitty but everyone would say oh she is probably having a hard time in pregnancy actually I just don’t have energy to even brush my hair lol so let it gooo and enjoy the 9 months of freedom ❤️❤️❤️