Stretching

[Hilliard0916]

First of all I would like to say I love this forum. I have been on it atleast once a day since I found out I was pregnant. I haven't posted many questions because usually someone has already asked. Ok, well I finally do have a question.  I am 34 weeks and 4 days and yesterday I noticed my first stretch mark on my upper thigh. Well I know people on here have commented on how they feel really itchy. I am not itchy, the skin on my belly and thighs hurts to the touch. It is really sensitive now, is this normal? It feels like it can't stretch anymore? What can I do to relieve this? I don't even want my shirt touching my stomach because it's umcomfortable.

[Hilliard0916]

The stretch marks aren't whats bothering me, I mean of course I didn't want them but I told myself early that I was going to end up with them because my mom had them really bad. It's really the pain, my skin hurts... It honestly feels like my skin is tearing. I put loads of lotion on but it really doesn't help much.

[Capriciousangel31]

mine were itchy when I started to get them, for me coconut oil has worked really well...and as far as not wanting things to touch you because it's uncomfortable that differs between women, I know when my mum was pregnant with my one brother she never wanted anything touching her stomach not even a shirt for me I just really annoyed if anyone is within 6 inches of me because I feel like they are to warm and too close .
I am 35 weeks 2 days and I feel like my tummy can't stretch anymore for this baby to grow which I guess they say is normal but idk for sure because I am a ftm

[brit0585]

I dont really think there is much that can be done. I have gotten my fair share of stretch marks unfortunately but I chalk it up to being part of pregnancy and I wont be in this body forever :) But you might see if your dr can suggest a cream or lotion that might help relieve some of the pain. Hope you feel better. I know that doesnt exactly answer your questions...

[Hilliard0916]

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