Stretchmarks, post baby

The worst of them will fade in time. That said, I look forward to reading any responses, because my formerly fat fiance won't wear anything sleeveless because she has stretchmarks around her pits. Drives me crazy, she looks so hot despite some imperfections.

In time they will fade a lot. I have them from when I was pregnant with my son. Wear them with pride :-) Your boyfriend won't care.

My wife has some as well from just having a baby. Her doc said they'll fade in about 6 months.

I think she looks beautiful and I could care less about the stretch marks. But I do understand feeling self conscious about them. I have them too just from being fat. Not as bad as pregnant (or formerly pregnant) women get them but still bad enough to feel a bit self conscious.

The color will fade.

i have the same issue right now. i have always been soo small my whole life.i was 115 when i got pregnant. the day i gave birth i was 172!! the doctors said i gained wayyy too much.
now i have strectch marks on my sides bad and all down my legs and some on my stomach(but they are very light-got lucky there) its been 4 years and they have faded yes but i still weigh 145lbs and i do not feel good about myself.
i dont wear half of what i own and i refuse to be seen naked as well. this makes me depressed and i am also trying to still lose my weight and feel better. so just know FEARLESSLOVE0 you are not alone!

My wife is in the same place, our son will be six weeks old tomorrow and she hates her stretch marks. I don't care though, as others have said they're battle scars from pushing out our beautiful beast of a boy, who was over ten pounds at birth. I know that they'll fade over time, but I couldn't care less. She'll always be the most beautiful woman in the world to me, and her having reminders that she gave me a son certainly won't hurt her case!

Next time you are in a gym, or a water park/pool, where ever there is less clothing on the bodies, just open your eyes.

You will be amazed at how many women have stretch marks and MEN, not just us. It is part of life. It is embraced more now a days than it used to be.

Stop looking at magazines and celebrity moms. Don't wish to be like anyone but yourself!
(I have them on arms, midsection, chest, rear, thighs, AND calves. So I AM talking from experience) The only ones that are really noticeable will obviously be my stomach, b/c they are bigger.

Bottom line, it comes down to acceptance. You won't be happy until you accept that this is part of you now. Embrace your body and take care of it.

I had my first child at the ripe age of 18, and I had gained double the amount of weight you did! I felt horriable about myself and would only wear sweaters and jackets, no matter how hot it was!
I understand the pain that comes with it all, you have this beautiful baby that you fell in love with the moment you see them and then look in the mirror and wonder how anyone could love you. Between the hormones getting back to normal and the extra weight it is tough, but a happy girl and a positive girl is a sexy one, no matter what.
Take time to go through your clothes and make a few differnt outfits that make you feel good. Also make sure you do your hair and makeup routine as you did before, this helped me a lot.
I was told it takes 9 months to put the weight on so expect at least 9 to take most of it off.
Your boyfriend saw you pregnant and I assume in labor right....he is not going to leave now if he sees you in the light. He helped make those strechmarks.
I lost all of mu baby weight from the first baby just in time to have another, I didn't gain as much with the second and lost it all MUCH faster. But my third (and final) has kicked my butt! I still have 20 pounds to go from just her(she is now three!), not to mention the other 35 I gained before I ever got pregnant from quitting smoking!
But one day at a time... My husband (who came after baby number two) jhas seen me at my worst, and he still loves me and shows me often. He wants me to be happier in my own body but he has no issue with is. It is my understanding that we as women are more crazy then we ever admit! We think of the worst of our partners at times thinking they will run off at the first sign of imperfection, but if it is a committed relationship then we deserve to give them more credit.
Men get insecure too, I know when I was wanting to hide my body, my husband started to wonder if I ever thought he was "overwieght" because he is not perfect either. When I learned this it made me feel a little better that we all worry about our looks, but keep confidence and gaining more as we progress in the direction we want helps even more.

I hope my story helps, I am 5'6 and I am now 204, So I understand...promise....
But I have been trying really hard for the last few months and I have lost 9 pounds so far. I drink an at least a gallon of cold water a day and eat a lower carb kind of diet. It has helped me with my isulin issues but it is not for everone, especially after having a baby and needing more energy. But you will find what works for you, you are already on the right track because you are here talking about it all. Good for you good luck!

I have stretchmarks from when I was overweight and then I got more when I had my daughter. They have faded a lot, but they haven't gone away. I know there are creams for stretchmarks out there, but I haven't tried them. I saw a post on Facebook one day calling them our Tiger Stripes and saying that we earned them. I thought that was a great way to look at it!

I was afraid of what my husband would think of my body too, but he never even noticed until I pointed them out myself. He didn't care one bit. He said I was beautiful without them and I'm beautiful with them. They are just like any other scar. After a while, you don't notice them.

Just like me you were not blessed to be one of those women who's skin elasticity is magical and they dont get one single stretch mark. *****es... lol. I had my son 3 years ago and I gained over 50 lbs during my pregnancy, and didnt get stretch marks until about 35 weeks (for a little while I thought I was going to get lucky...).

You may hear it a lot, but listen.... after having a baby you go through so many emotions, and for me my self esteem was the lowest it had ever been and probably will ever be. I felt like a monster with the weight/stretch marks. It's one of those things you just have to live with, my stomach will NEVER be the same, but it was worth it. My husband has told me several billion times since we've had our son that he loves the curves that came after pregnancy, and loves my stomach. I found it very hard to believe for awhile, but I know that he is infatuated with my body and what it is capable of.

I've looked into all the magical "serums" and stuff for stretch marks... and nothing works miracles. The redness will fade, that's a promise I can make to you. I haven't been able to find anything or the severe stretch marks I have... but I've come to accept them. Hopefully one day, you can as well. I'm finally to the point where I am proud of my body. I have worked hard to get where I am now, and I also mothered a beautiful little boy in the process.

I hope that my words of encouragement help. You've already conquered one big step by joining this site. I've loved this site ever since joining, people are very supportive and helpful to keep you going and sticking to your goals. Feel free to add me as a friend.

just remember: you're a tiger, and you've earned your stripes!!! they will fade; to what extent depends on age and genetics. wear them with pride!