fears...

[kcd2013]

So, I am having fears, they're more irrational than anything and I wanna see if anybody can relate. I have always been kinda little. I'm five foot three and before I got pregnant I was like 118 pounds and wore size 4 jeans. I've never actually been toned but I usually would just walk across my college campus to keep things from getting too flabby haha  Well, I graduated college a year ago and I pretty much stayed the same shape and size, but now since being pregnant, I am just so fearful that I will never have my old body back. I have always had lil love handles but now I am so scared that they are goin to get so huge lol. Also, since I'm not working because hubby does, all I do everyday are my household chores and errands, which I know isn't enough exercise. I do have a stationary bike, but it's like I can never find the motivation to ride it and it hurts my knees haha. I keep telling my husband that I wanna tone up my legs and butt while pregnant so that after having the baby I can really focus on getting my body back. I mean, don't get me wrong,  I am soooo happy to be pregnant and having this life grow inside of me, but I am still in my twenties and want to look somewhat decent for myself and for my husband. My hubby doesn't seem to be too concerned and loves me no matter what, I'm just having self confidence issues, I've suffered on and off from them my whole life. Can anybody at related to what I am feeling, I can't be the only one.

[kcd2013]

Thanks, ladies. So glad I'm not the only one... phew! I plan on breastfeeding, if I am able to. The women in my family have a history of not being able to as well as gaining tons of weight during pregnancy along with stretch marks..YAY! LOL Just sacrifices, and I know it will all be worth it! :)

[Angel760]

I know how u feel. Im 35 weeks and ive gained almost 30 pounds! But i dnt look super huge just prego lol and im short too and weighed 125 before pregnancy. Honestly just eat super healthy and at least try to walk. I try to a lot and sometimes me and my bf go on trails and stuff so it gives me a good work out. Just dont do anything that is too hard on u. And use lots of cocoa butter and stuff on ur belly, hips, thighs, and butt!! Itll help ur skin stretch. It wont completely eliminate stretch marks but itll help a little bit. And then breast feeding after i heard will help burn off a lot. (:

[Chemie07]

I get what your saying. But your still young so you should bounce back just fine. Just eat healthy well balanced meals, excersise and you should be fine. ive always been on the big side but its never really bothered me. But now ive gained so much weight and no matter how good i ate or how much i walked istill put it on and its making me worry that its going to be so hard to get the extra weight off after baby is here.