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Megan - posted on 12/28/2009 ( 7 moms have responded )

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so, ive never really been the type of person to put much stock in how i look. and i know that probably every mood inconsistency i have can be chalked up to hormones. but i seriously don't like my body right now. i've just entered the fourth month of my first pregnancy and i feel so chunky. my husband doesn't seem to mind, but i just feel like i poof out in places that i shouldn't and i'm still small in places that i'd like to be big (like my tummy). i'm not really looking for a fix to the problem i guess, just the knowledge that other pregnant women feel this way too.

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Kellie - posted on 12/29/2009

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When I was pregnant I felt so ugly.. sometimes when I looked into the mirror I would tear up, I was always looking to my partner for reassurance that I was still attractive but it didnt help!

Ashley - posted on 12/28/2009

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Your life and body will be forever changed! But don't beat yourself up about it. Every REAL mommy(not celebrity mom) has battle scars from pregnancy and mommyhood. Learn to see them in a good light and it will make your day so much better. And go walking!! It's an easy form of excercise and something you can include baby in when they arrive.

Emily - posted on 12/28/2009

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I had that problem throughout my entire pregnancy and it still hasnt gone away after! lol...alot of it comes down to water weight. Just remember your gorgeous and your man thinks so too. Focusing on the little enjoyments helps you get through it all. After the pregnancy it will go away rather quickly if you keep up with eating right. Its just the small prices of having a precious little bundle =)

Jessica - posted on 12/28/2009

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oh hunny dont feel bad i was always someone who cared too much about weight i was always 110lbs my whole life until children,lol, i am on my third kid now in four years, so big lol, but my fiancee doesnt mind and thats all that matters, pregnency is beautiful weight and all, and you have a wonderful man who cares about you and not your weight or shape, you are very lucky, and i still feel uncomfortable sometimes my advise just do your hair and make up everyday and buy clothes that make you feel pretty, i promise you'll be ok

Samantha - posted on 12/28/2009

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i understand exactly how u feel. before i had my first son i weighed 180. i was thich but for my body structure, i looked good. now two kids later i am teeterin on 230. i've had many breakdowns when i get dressed and sometimes i wont even go anywhere because of how i look. my advice to u is, after u give birth, dont keep eatin like ur prego. that was my mistake. and if ur man ever puts u down cause of ur weight, then that is serioulsy messed up. i hope u feel better!

Ashley - posted on 12/28/2009

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I had that issue with my first pregnancy as well. I called it the chunky stage where I just looked fat! My DH swore I looked great and looking back it wasn't soo bad. It does get better and eventually the baby bump will come and you'll be a goddess!

Helen - posted on 12/28/2009

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know you are not alone, i have all my life had serious issues with my body but with all my pregnancies (and i'm into my third one now) made me feel even worse. Can't understand why my OH loves my pregnant body tho -maybe it's a guy thing lol

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