Stretch marks?

[ashleymarie26]

So I know it's pretty early yet, but I've read they can start as early as first tri, and the fact that my boobs feel about twice their normal size, it has me wondering. Any home remedies, tricks, suggestions??

[hismom12]

I tried everything with my first child. I look like a tiger with all of my stripes. I'm not even going to bother this time. The ones on my stomach started to fade around a year after having him. I have them on my hips and boobs as well.

[rztrumpet]

Drink tons of water, use lotion regularly, and most importantly, have good genes!

Sorry, but genetics play more of a role than anything.

I actually love my stretch marks, they're my connection to DD and dangitall I earned them! (But I'm weird :-p)

[hismom12]

rztrumpet Mine don't bother me either. My entire pregnancy I worried and now I don't care at all.

[lycih]

Yeah, there's not much you can do. You can keep hydrated and lotion, lotion, lotion. But in the end, you'll either get them or you won't.

[forevermyfenix]

I lotioned religiously whenever I thought about it with the Palmers products and I'm still striped from my pelvis all the way up to my bra line. Genetics were my downfall I think.

[onyx]

I used so much lotion, drank all the water, did everything that is recommended, and I still have a TON of stretch marks. It's all genetics. I wouldn't discourage anyone from using the products, because in the third tri it helps with itching, just keep in mind that stretch marks still happen. Mine are from my pelvis to the top of my stomach and on each side. They bothered me a lot back then but now I really don't care.

[pickles4prez]

I personally love mine. They are a bittersweet footprint I will carry with me forever

[sassypantzz]

It's all genetics. Ask the women in your family. You will have a better idea of what to expect

[mtnmomma13]

Totally genetic! I didn't do anything but put lotion on when i got itchy and don't have any.

ETA: that's on my stomach. My ass and hips are a completely different story! And I have had those since college.

[USCgirl]

Mar 2, 2015 0:22:15 GMT -5 mtnmomma13 said:

Totally genetic! I didn't do anything but put lotion on when i got itchy and don't have any.

ETA: that's on my stomach. My ass and hips are a completely different story! And I have had those since college.

This exactly!  I used BASQ oils and creams.  Maybe it helped?