Ladies! Does it bother you? Guys! Do you care??

Elizabeth_C34

No children, but I have a lot of stretch marks from weight loss across my lower back (lovehandle area), inner thighs, and right under my upper arms. They don't really bother me that much. Honestly, why worry about something you can't really do much about?

MandeeSue

They bother me some, but I lost both of my daughters due to being preemies. So everyday when I see my strecth marks I am reminded that God allowed me to carry two precious baby girls inside of me for just a little while. So because they are from my sweet girls, I am learning to accept them and even love them My hubby has never said anything about them, and Im pretty sure he doesn't love me any less because they are there

ashlysnd

To All mothers of warrior stripes!

Photo says:

A mark for every breath you took, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you sucked your thumb, waved hello, closed your eyes and slept in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you had the hiccups. One for every dream you dreamed within me. It isn’t very pretty anymore. Some may even think it ugly. That’s OK. It was your home. It’s where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hand as I dreamed about who you were and who you would be. It held you until my arms could, and for that, I will always find something beautiful in it.

wolfehound22

Don't care, and even if I did notice them, it wouldn't turn me away.

missym357

I've got them and they do bother me. I know I need to get over it already- they are here to stay.

va_va_voom

To All mothers of warrior stripes!

Photo says:

A mark for every breath you took, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you sucked your thumb, waved hello, closed your eyes and slept in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you had the hiccups. One for every dream you dreamed within me. It isn’t very pretty anymore. Some may even think it ugly. That’s OK. It was your home. It’s where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hand as I dreamed about who you were and who you would be. It held you until my arms could, and for that, I will always find something beautiful in it.

This *almost* made me want to be pregnant again! I have 4 kids and I loved being pregnant and imagining them hanging out in my belly and daydreaming about what they would look like and what there little personalities would be like, feeling their movements, etc.... /end gushy mommy ramble

So, yeah - I totally have stretch marks. They used to bother me, but not so much anymore - simply b/c I wouldn't trade a single one of my amazing kiddos to get my pre-baby body back. My stomach (where most of my stretch marks reside) is just a stomach. But, my kids - well, they're the most amazing human beings ever!

heidiberr

Truth!

sissypunks

To All mothers of warrior stripes!

Photo says:

A mark for every breath you took, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you sucked your thumb, waved hello, closed your eyes and slept in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you had the hiccups. One for every dream you dreamed within me. It isn’t very pretty anymore. Some may even think it ugly. That’s OK. It was your home. It’s where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hand as I dreamed about who you were and who you would be. It held you until my arms could, and for that, I will always find something beautiful in it.

I LOVE THIS!!! And Va_VA_Voom i agree and think i seriously need to not hate them so much cause i Love all my Rugrats!!

lisakyle_11

i am one of the *****e$ that made it through several pregnancies/births without stretch marks. but...i have some cellulite.

2012asv

HELL YESSSS!!!!!

lporter229

If there was no such thing as air brushing, we wouldn't even be having this conversation, right?

jenniejengin

bump

Jen32285

I have stretch marks and somewhat of a saggy tummy. I had 2 kids and it's part of motherhood. I still rock my bikini! Mine are not too bad.

Thedamnyankee

stretch marks on women in the belly region is a sign of a mother, there is nothing sexier than being a mother. So, stretch marks do not bother me

BAMFMeredith

If there was no such thing as air brushing, we wouldn't even be having this conversation, right?

Ha, I don't think other women sans stretch marks that I see at the pool in real life are airbrushed! It's like the one thing about my body I've been insecure about really...

brighteyesxluv

I grew about six inches the year I turned 12 so I have stretch marks on my lower back, inner and outer thighs. I hate them, but once I get this body in the shape it deserves to be, those stretch marks are the last thing I'm going to worry about.

SAME!! i have stretch marks from growing to tall too fast!! stupid stretch marks .. i have a lot but the are very small, thin white/silver lookin things so its really not noticable unless someone is close enough to like thoroughly inspect me.. but thats one of the first things i notice about myself

fatboypup

stretch marks are sexy imho

runningfromzombies

^THIS.

They're just the scars from the battle I'm winning against myself. I have them from gaining a ton of weight as a kid. Don't mind them at all anymore. (:

NoAdditives

I just had my third baby a little less than 4 months ago. Somehow, even though I was huge, measuring 2 1/2 weeks ahead for my last trimester, I didn't get any stretch marks. But, I got them with my first two. With the exception of a few really big ones on my sides, they're all tiny. I also have some big ones right above my knees, a lot of little ones on my upper thighs, and ones on my calves. I am terribly self conscious about them. I won't be wearing shorts, let alone a bikini until I either find a cream that will get rid of them or until I get laser procedures.

I love my kids more than anything, I wouldn't trade them for anything. I don't think that they ruined my body, but I don't think I will ever wear my stretch marks proudly. They are not attractive. I do not want to show them off. I don't even like touching them. The fact that there are a couple that are big enough for my to feel inside my skin a little really grosses me out.

ETA: My husband isn't bothered by them because he can't feel them.

saltskinmermaid

Those aren't "stretch" marks.. those are marks where the sexy tried to escape your body!!

Everyone gets them, just their placement/color is varied. Even men have them! (most noticeable around their bicep/arm pit/chest area)

sarahharmintx

If I am in a position where I can closely see stretch marks then believe me it is the last possible thing on my mind.

Good point. Hadnt thought of it that way. Bet most husbands would say the same thing.

jzrharv

You'd be amazed what the proper (low) lighting can do...

dbanks80

Awwww I love all the men responses. To all the men who don't care you guys are sweethearts!!!

BTW I have lots on my tummy (my sons are 20 and 17) and my hubby not once has ever mentioned them. I think women are more self concious about it and men dont give a crap.

LALOCHA34

I have them from my pregnancies and they use to make me crazy! :embarassed:

Over the years I have learned to love them (okay well maybe not love them but accept them) and I save the worry for other things. Like, did I pay the electric bill and when is my lawn guy coming, I can't see the dog. LOL I have a very good feeling when I get to my goal weight I will rock a two piece. They are always so much cuter and I agree the others do not support the ladies properly.

I do notice them on other woman and I think to myself "That's a badass chick right there". We should all be so brave and confident.

Also: I have never had any complaints, ever. If you feel good about yourself you'll look good to everyone else. Great topic!

everytree

I hate mine with the intensity of a thousand suns. Seriously.

But I can honestly say that I don't think I've ever noticed them on anyone else.

I can rock a bikini but I am self-conscious about those stripes.

MsNewBooty83

yes my stretch marks bother me. my skin cant tighten up and my belly looks saggy no matter what i do. i plan on getting a tummy tuck once im down to my idea goal weight. then gettin a big fn tattoo to cover up my scar. i think if ur whole body looks good in a bikini, then go for it- strtch marks n all. bikins, in public swim areas, are for tight bellies. i think. i honestly would be grossed out to see major chunk saggy skin belly (like mine) in a bikini. not even so much grossed out, but i would pitty the wearer. but i guess if it doesnt bother the person wearing it, then go for it. frig, i guess i dont really know, lol.

LALOCHA34

Aren't those 2 precious babies worth every mark?!? v v Just sayin.

bonnynblithe04

No pregnancies/babies, but lots of stretch marks and a long vertical scar from an emergency surgery. People I've been involved with since say they don't care, but the whole package still bothers me.

FormerTurboKicker

I actually didn't notice on ur pic at all.I only noticed a hott freakin bod. I really pay attention 2 people's eyes....if I even look at em.I don't pay attention 2 people really,BUT when I have someone face 2 face,it's da eyes.If a woman has a bad attitude or acts snobby,I notice things like her bein fatt or ugly,etc. With guys,I just c a guy.Usually guys don't play them *kitten* games,so I c however they appear.Just my opinion.....tho I'm usually right.Hee hee.

Julz2586

LOVE THIS!!