Opinion on Stretch Marks

LaceyCwell
LaceyCwell Posts: 45
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So I recently gave birth to my first baby about 4 months ago. Now that summers here and Im starting to really see some improvement in my body I am getting alot more confidence. The only thing I have on my mind now are the dreaded STRETCH MARKS I got from being pregnant. They are honestly not that bad and I dont have all this loose skin or anything but Im just curious if people really care about stretch marks. My husband says that as long as you have a nice healthy body then men dont worry about stretch marks but I cant help to think hes only saying that to make me feel better. So what do YOU think?! I have yet to see one picture posted of someone in shape with stretch marks and being content. If they are out there I would LOVE to see some! Thanks!

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  • b1delane
    b1delane Posts: 261 Member
    bump:flowerforyou:
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    I have never cared about stretch marks. You've got them, many of us do. Besides, you got them from child-birth... they're trophies.
  • reesa722
    reesa722 Posts: 76
    Don't sweat the stretch marks... Damn near every woman who's been pregnant or heavy has them in spots. Just be confident in yourself!
  • 4x4play
    4x4play Posts: 200 Member
    You got them from your child! I have them and I show them off. I have 2 beautiful boys to show for and they are far more important then my stretch marks.
  • LaceyCwell
    LaceyCwell Posts: 45
    Thank you everyone for all your fast responses! Do any of you know how to post a photo to the topic?
  • b1delane
    b1delane Posts: 261 Member
    I have never cared about stretch marks. You've got them, many of us do. Besides, you got them from child-birth... they're trophies.

    good answer...
  • LaceyCwell
    LaceyCwell Posts: 45
    I have never cared about stretch marks. You've got them, many of us do. Besides, you got them from child-birth... they're trophies.

    good answer...

    That was a good answer, ecspecially from a man! Lol
  • brianafaye2
    brianafaye2 Posts: 166 Member
    my best friend had a child and she is skinny with stretch marks all over. but let me tell u, all the guys have crushes on her even when shes wearing a bikini. so from 3rd person experience, guys dont care :) flaunt what u got!
  • nnylee
    nnylee Posts: 811 Member
    I've got stretchmarks. I don't care about them. They're like my battle scars! Hahaha.
  • 1PoisonIvy
    1PoisonIvy Posts: 933 Member
    add
    before your photo link and afterwards
    or is it [\img] can't remember the direction of the slash, but it will work, one way or the other..make sure they are lower case
  • LemonBurns
    LemonBurns Posts: 538 Member
    My stretch marks piss me off - but not as much as all the surgery scars on my tummy - my stomach looks like a road map. "Trophies" or not... none of it makes me very happy.
  • ucpg
    ucpg Posts: 158
    i think your husband is telling the truth.

    i'm 20, i have stretch marks on my hips and they are huge. my friend once asked me "holy ****, how'd you get that huge scar!"
    i don't have children, its just from gaining weight, and puberty of course lol

    But, my guy friends say that it honestly doesn't matter as long as you have a nice body. and these boys are my best friends , we're dead honest with each other.

    Also just think of "Body Bounce" by Kardinal Offishall

    "That's the body of the century,
    You a little insecure but baby you got plenty,
    Them stretch marks on your hips is just bungie cords bringin' you back when you dip"

    he even makes stretch marks a sex symbol.

    Read more: KARDINAL OFFISHALL - BODY BOUNCE LYRICS http://www.metrolyrics.com/body-bounce-lyrics-kardinal-offishall.html#ixzz20ZGpnHxC
    Copied from MetroLyrics.com
  • PaulaAW
    PaulaAW Posts: 27 Member
    Rosehip oil is very good for stretch marks.
  • hothodgie
    hothodgie Posts: 258 Member
    I could care less about mine. As long as I look good, I will wear them with pride. My body worked hard for them!!
  • Josette89
    Josette89 Posts: 244
    I have scars upon scars upon scars and all those are on top of stretch marks. I am very confident though, I haven't had children yet so I know more will be coming eventually. I really don't mind. I have a supportive bf who knows all that I've been through and think I am beautiful because of all the stuff I've been though. I really should put a pic up of my body now, but I'm waiting for that. You just have to know that even models have these 'imperfections", they just get airbrushed and photo shopped ;)
  • DragonRoar
    DragonRoar Posts: 9
    My girl is my tiger. Bad kitty! tiger-stripes-edited.jpg
  • ChcolateLady11
    ChcolateLady11 Posts: 359
    My girl is my tiger. Bad kitty! tiger-stripes-edited.jpg

    Love this!! :-)
  • ChcolateLady11
    ChcolateLady11 Posts: 359
    I have them lightly on the back of my legs, and I don't care anymore. My legs are getting more and more toned. I also noticed them more when I started losing weight....
  • laulyn
    laulyn Posts: 70
    I have never cared about stretch marks. You've got them, many of us do. Besides, you got them from child-birth... they're trophies.

    I agree! Reframe how you look at your stretch marks, I have. They are your trophies, wear them proudly!
  • laulyn
    laulyn Posts: 70
    i think your husband is telling the truth.

    i'm 20, i have stretch marks on my hips and they are huge. my friend once asked me "holy ****, how'd you get that huge scar!"
    i don't have children, its just from gaining weight, and puberty of course lol

    But, my guy friends say that it honestly doesn't matter as long as you have a nice body. and these boys are my best friends , we're dead honest with each other.

    Also just think of "Body Bounce" by Kardinal Offishall

    "That's the body of the century,
    You a little insecure but baby you got plenty,
    Them stretch marks on your hips is just bungie cords bringin' you back when you dip"

    he even makes stretch marks a sex symbol.

    Read more: KARDINAL OFFISHALL - BODY BOUNCE LYRICS http://www.metrolyrics.com/body-bounce-lyrics-kardinal-offishall.html#ixzz20ZGpnHxC
    Copied from MetroLyrics.com

    Love it! Thanks for that! I have always wondered if they would glow under a black light, lol.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    I am self conscious of mine. I don't even have kids. The ones on my boobs are silvery now and hardly noticeable, but my belly, hips are thighs, are still very noticeable. I'm just waiting for them to go silver too.
  • LaceyCwell
    LaceyCwell Posts: 45
    So I recently gave birth to my first baby about 4 months ago. Now that summers here and Im starting to really see some improvement in my body I am getting alot more confidence. The only thing I have on my mind now are the dreaded STRETCH MARKS I got from being pregnant. They are honestly not that bad and I dont have all this loose skin or anything but Im just curious if people really care about stretch marks. My husband says that as long as you have a nice healthy body then men dont worry about stretch marks but I cant help to think hes only saying that to make me feel better. So what do YOU think?! I have yet to see one picture posted of someone in shape with stretch marks and being content. If they are out there I would LOVE to see some! Thanks!

    [img]http://www.photobucket.com/albums/jj530/laceyrcaldwell/2012-07-14061922.jpg img][/img]

    HERES A PICTURE OF MINE

    ?action=view&current=2012-07-14061922.jpg
  • jgunn81
    jgunn81 Posts: 243 Member
    I have to defer to the wise Kat Williams on this topic

    " We don't have no time to worry bout no sht like stretch marks... They came from either 1 of 2 things... Either you was big & got small, or you were small & got big, Either way we fckin... Either Waaay!"

    :happy:
  • ucpg
    ucpg Posts: 158
    So I recently gave birth to my first baby about 4 months ago. Now that summers here and Im starting to really see some improvement in my body I am getting alot more confidence. The only thing I have on my mind now are the dreaded STRETCH MARKS I got from being pregnant. They are honestly not that bad and I dont have all this loose skin or anything but Im just curious if people really care about stretch marks. My husband says that as long as you have a nice healthy body then men dont worry about stretch marks but I cant help to think hes only saying that to make me feel better. So what do YOU think?! I have yet to see one picture posted of someone in shape with stretch marks and being content. If they are out there I would LOVE to see some! Thanks!

    2012-07-14061922.jpg

    HERES A PICTURE OF MINE

    ?action=view&current=2012-07-14061922.jpg

    that should work
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    I have to defer to the wise Kat Williams on this topic

    " We don't have no time to worry bout no sht like stretch marks... They came from either 1 of 2 things... Either you was big & got small, or you were small & got big, Either way we fckin... Either Waaay!"

    :happy:

    Hahaha Love Kat Williams!!!!
  • LaceyCwell
    LaceyCwell Posts: 45
    I have to defer to the wise Kat Williams on this topic

    " We don't have no time to worry bout no sht like stretch marks... They came from either 1 of 2 things... Either you was big & got small, or you were small & got big, Either way we fckin... Either Waaay!"

    :happy:

    Soo funny, Thank you! Lol
  • ucpg
    ucpg Posts: 158
    darn lol
  • ChcolateLady11
    ChcolateLady11 Posts: 359
    I have to defer to the wise Kat Williams on this topic

    " We don't have no time to worry bout no sht like stretch marks... They came from either 1 of 2 things... Either you was big & got small, or you were small & got big, Either way we fckin... Either Waaay!"

    :happy:

    I can hear him saying this..LOL
  • LaceyCwell
    LaceyCwell Posts: 45
    So I recently gave birth to my first baby about 4 months ago. Now that summers here and Im starting to really see some improvement in my body I am getting alot more confidence. The only thing I have on my mind now are the dreaded STRETCH MARKS I got from being pregnant. They are honestly not that bad and I dont have all this loose skin or anything but Im just curious if people really care about stretch marks. My husband says that as long as you have a nice healthy body then men dont worry about stretch marks but I cant help to think hes only saying that to make me feel better. So what do YOU think?! I have yet to see one picture posted of someone in shape with stretch marks and being content. If they are out there I would LOVE to see some! Thanks!

    2012-07-14061922.jpg

    HERES A PICTURE OF MINE

    ?action=view&current=2012-07-14061922.jpg

    that should work


    Not sure why its not loading :/
  • ucpg
    ucpg Posts: 158
    So I recently gave birth to my first baby about 4 months ago. Now that summers here and Im starting to really see some improvement in my body I am getting alot more confidence. The only thing I have on my mind now are the dreaded STRETCH MARKS I got from being pregnant. They are honestly not that bad and I dont have all this loose skin or anything but Im just curious if people really care about stretch marks. My husband says that as long as you have a nice healthy body then men dont worry about stretch marks but I cant help to think hes only saying that to make me feel better. So what do YOU think?! I have yet to see one picture posted of someone in shape with stretch marks and being content. If they are out there I would LOVE to see some! Thanks!

    2012-07-14061922.jpg

    HERES A PICTURE OF MINE

    ?action=view&current=2012-07-14061922.jpg

    that should work


    Not sure why its not loading :/

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