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I totally feel the same! I had lost 7 stone over the past few years and was terrified of gaining it all back now that I’m pregnant because I’ve got such a bad relationship with food! I also haven’t been able to do the exercise I was used to because I’ve been so exhausted! It’s been my birthday next week and I cried every single time I had to ‘dress up’ because of the way my body looks now! I’ve found the dressing in ‘tighter’ clothing is helping my confidence as it makes me look pregnant, not like I’ve just eaten too many pies!😂 it’s very hard to embrace changes in your body, especially when you aren’t in control of them! I’m so grateful and blessed to even be having a baby but I feel like the feelings surrounding body image aren’t talked about as much as they should be!❤️
For maternity wear I have some suggestions. My Mum went through her wardrobe with me to put together some winter maternity wear- the looks we did (which weren't leggings & T-shirt) are: - black/white long sleeved t shirt under strappy oversized summer dress, tights & boots. - blazer with plain T-shirt & culottes - oversized colourful shirt open down the middle with vest & maternity leggings underneath Hope that helps xx
I feel EXACTLY the same!!! First pregnancy I had a neat little bump, didn’t feel like I gained much other weight except right at the end when boobs were huge. This time round even though my pace/weight gain is fairly similar I feel very unattractive and like I’m putting weight on everywhere. I think part of it is probably our body’s reacting slightly differently now they know what to do second time round everything gives a bit more but you’re certainly not alone! I’m just focusing on trying to stay active and eat well and trying to be excited for my postpartum fitness journey 💪🏻