I'M a Beached WHALE

[Babyb]

Ladies:

As much as I LOVE the thought of having my two little ones, I cannot stand the side effects of pregnancy! I'm really starting to blow up these days. I'm only 3 1/2 mos now, but I look like I did when I was 6 mos with my first little girl. Yes, yes, I know this is my 2nd pregnancy and I'm expecting twins so I should be bigger. However, I didn't realize just how much bigger and how much sooner I'd get this big. I am too afraid to get on the scale, but let's just say I've gone from probably a 2 to an 8 in trying on clothes. Buying mostly maternity stuff, but needed some nice clothes for the holidays so went regular shopping and just upped the sizes quite a bit. The weight is not just in my belly either . I'm really expanding in the hips, ass and thighs (oh the cellulite is killing me). AND MY BOOBS ---- OUCH, they hurt in the morning. My bras (the larger ones I purchased from my last pregnancy) are already too tight and creating horrible indentations in my skin. I hate big boobs!!!!!!!! I must sound very strange, but I always appreciated having small perky breasts -- no more! I'm just all chesty chesty now. SO, all of this is making me feel like shit, I haven't worked out during the pregnancy yet for many reasons and I see everything drooping now and my self esteem is rapidly going down. I don't mean to sound ungrateful for my very fortunate situation -- nothing is more important than my children. I'm just feeling horrible these days and need to do something to pick me up. Guess it doesn't help that I've also been sick with a terrible cold in the last week.

OK, I'll stop complaining now. Just thought I'd vent to a group that lend a sympathetic and empathetic ear.

goodnight all

[kholtan]

Don't feel bad about having an "ugly" day! We are human afterall and being pg isn't easy. Just keep your goal in sight and keep working out so that when you aren't pg anymore the weight will come off easier and you'll feel back to your self again.

It'll be worth it. . . just keep repeating that over and over and as you already know. . .it's true!

Take care.
Kimberly

[seltzer]

I feel your pain, I truly do. I am only 5 wks but I have OHSS, and I have been having a horrible time w/feeling gross and fat and ugly and, well, anything negative about myself. The mornings are the WORST, because I cannot fit into my clothes & so look dumpy and like complete shit every day at work. I have gained about 5-6 lbs, and I'm not even at the point where I should be gaining weight yet. I've already had a few breakdowns where I was sobbing and freaking out. It does get better, though, just remember that. Even though you aren't going to LIKE your weight or the way you feel, you won't always feel so desperate about it. And after your have the twins (congrats, by the way!) you can lose it all and be back in a size 2. That's my plan. And big boobs aren't all they're cracked up to be. I already hate the fact that mine have gotten bigger. I'll take my old small ones, thanks very much. So anyway, hang in there and remember this is all for a GREAT cause.

[deepa100]

Hi babyb,
Yeah, I hate big boobs too. I continue to have them due to bfeeding and my DH seems to be secretly enjoying it but I loved my boobs before. I am a good runner and it was partly because I did not have big boobs...

I also had to lay off all exercise during my pregnancy but now after the delivery, I am much more active. If nothing else, just having 3 kids in the house will help you to lose the weight.

Hang in there and by the way, Congratulations!