anyone still look like H E LL 2 years later?

Im not talking a little belly, I mean LIKE HE LL? I lost all 45lbs that I gained in PG but man, I sometimes still look like 3 months pregnant. Its not the weight (Im a size 8) but the shape. I have SUCH a belly still. And its not just a lower ab pooch, its my whole stomach is still like one giant bubble. Its all wrinkly and stretched out, its AWFUL! Ive never ever had body image issues before, and I wasnt perfect pre-pg either, but now Im always so self conscious. Tugging on my clothes, pulling things up.....I HATE IT!!! Its so weird to be self conscious, as I Never was before. Its two years later....I cant imagine having another now and what it will look like after that. Is it just me?

Re: anyone still look like H E LL 2 years later?

Nope, right there with you ...My DD did a doozy on me !

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Posted by Bops

Nope, right there with you ...My DD did a doozy on me !

Re: anyone still look like H E LL 2 years later?

God yes-after I pop this one out I am going to really try to clean up my act.

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Posted by eddiesmommy

Posted by Bops

Nope, right there with you ...My DD did a doozy on me !

not that Im happy that you feel that way about yourself, but at least its not just me. For a second there, I was like "oh greeaaat, it is just me"

Re: anyone still look like H E LL 2 years later?

Posted by Bops

Posted by eddiesmommy

Posted by Bops

Nope, right there with you ...My DD did a doozy on me !

not that Im happy that you feel that way about yourself, but at least its not just me. For a second there, I was like "oh greeaaat, it is just me"

I've resorted to the fact that at least I look this way and have something awesome to show for it and didnt get this pooch by eating Doritos

One day when we are 1000% sure we are done with children, I see some "surgical' assistance in my future

Re: anyone still look like H E LL 2 years later?

Hey, I can tell you what it would look like and it's not pretty!! I, personally, think you look great Mel! You should see me!

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My stomach was not perfect before....but now it's all f'd up. And I swear DD did something to the right side of me because I am still tender in one spot on my stomach 21 months later. Pregnancy is no joke. It changes you.

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OHHHHH I am soooo here. I hate it!!!!!!!!!!! I had huge body issues before and even worse so now. But DH loves my body and I can't complain because well if the man I love is still in love with my body then to hell with it. hahaha!!! I will definetly be getting a mommy make over, lipo, bubby lift, tummy tuck, and maybe even a boobie reduction!!!!!!!

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I was very comfortable in my own skin until I had DD 5 years ago. I gained 42 lbs all in my stomach. I lost all of the weight, but was left with a stomach like Kate (Jon and Kate plus 8) had pre- tummy tuck.

I ended up with my abdominal muscle completely split and three hernias. The doctor said to wait to fix it until after I was done having children.

So, when Brody was born 11 months ago, I had my tubes tied. Then, when he was 5 months old, I had my hernia and muscle repair along with a Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction.

I saved since Ava was a baby and researched Doctors and the procedures extensively. Best thing I ever did for myself!

Now, I need to tone up my arms and legs, but I don't look pg anymore.

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As my MIL so told me after my DD, that's why they invented the tummy tuck! She had one when they just started doing them and is very vain! I am waiting until the one year mark with DS and if it doesn't get better, I am heading under the knife

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Im all about the "mommy makeover" when Im done having kids too. Along with a tummy tuck, Im having my boobs put back from whence they came.


I'm all about putting those boobies back in place after I'm done having 1 more!!

Re: anyone still look like H E LL 2 years later?

After my first DD @ 2 years old i felt the way you did I gave away all of my clothes. Bought new ones and dealt with the fact that i would always have a gut. then by the time she was 3 I finally lost the gut. Don't ask me how, i was just using the jogging stroller alot to jog litely or walk fast.
Now that I just had DD #2 in june i'm back in the same boat with the belly pouch. Once we have one more I will give it a little bit of time before i do something drastic!

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You are not alone.

My DS just turned 2 years old and my body is just horrible. I lost the 90 pounds I gained with him, but seriously look like I have eaten a giant meal and never pass it. My stomach is like a large ball.

And don't get me started about all the hanging skin!