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omg why me im a freakin zebra now

I have many stretch marks on my legs and calves. Why?????? None on stomach, but its hot here and I don't even want to wear shorts cause of how ugly they look. :( I have many on my boobs too.
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I have them from crotch to ankle! I don't wear shorts :(
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8147857 tn?1396735941
Im getting them on my hips and thighs so far. I just bought Palmers and use it 2-3 times a day to see if it helps any.
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You're not a zebra, you're a mighty Tiger ;) I got stretch marks on my hips and butt  and boobs and I'm starting to get them on my tummy as of a few days ago and I'm 36 weeks today. I really .. dislike the ones on my butt. Lol I love my butt now it's all striped up but oh well it doesn't make me less attractive ... I've had stretch marks since I was 12 from hips and thighs growing and I never had a guy criticize me for them... I have them on my inner thighs too .. from when I was 12. And I was tiny I wasn't a big girl it was just puberty. MOST women have stretch marks ... it's all good (:
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2170635 tn?1357911686
Sorry auto correct :)
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2170635 tn?1357911686
My legs look like that mostly my thighs I still use shorts I'm in az so if somebody wants to make a judgmental comment on how ugly my legs hurt let them il just defend my self that they are because I made a tinny person in me and my body took the damage and that I could care less what they thing to go look some where els if they disgusted with wat they see because to me they worth it. Don't be shamed be proud :) and like giraffe said just a reminder wear the shorts or skirts good luck  
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I read that you either get them or you don't. Take each mark as a reminder of each kick, each hiccup, each loving thought... you have them because the baby is growing. Look at it positively. Beauty will be in how you care and love, not in your skin...
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8367118 tn?1442605420
Usually happens when you gain rapidly.
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Use Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lotion
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7194949 tn?1397945586
Honey, you've earned those stretch marks. I know they're ugly but pregnancy is not. And I'm sure you're beautiful too!! All will be well. Rock those shorts! Good luck :)
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