Did you get stretchmarks...I know this sounds vain...just curious!

[sweetangel7]

Did you get stretchmarks?  Just curious how many people got them...

[durhamjk1]

I got them when I was in junior high - when I hit puberty on my hips (I didn't get fat - just got my hips really fast).  So it is no surpirse I have them while being pregnant.  I got some on my boobs, and sides of my stomach and front of my stomach - but after time, they do fade like Joy said to a flesh color almost.  

[LauraB78]

My belly (especially lower) at 29 weeks (now) looks like Freddy Kreuger got at me.. =(

It's disgusting and I use Palmer's and various lotions several times daily and it doesn't seem to help. I keep getting more..

[GRose]

I didn't get any until I was 8 months preggers, I thought for sure that I beat genetics, no luck. I too look like a tiger and it is disgusting, yes they did fade but they are still very noticeable. I am seriously considering plastic surgery when I am done having kids. My mom did it and she is much happier with her body now.

[ovaz129]

I am 23 1/2 weeks pregnant and don't have any!  But, my mom had 3 kids (and my brother was a 10 pounder!) and she didn't get a single one.  

Like someone said, you can help prevent them by gaining weight steadily, eating right, and working out.  All things... IN THEORY, we should do anyway!  (But, I can't say I do the last two consistently! hahaha)  Doctors say genetics is really what determines if you will get them, though :)

[Fay1984]

it is sooo great i don't even have one single stretch mark and am 26weeks 1 days pregnant ...My mom had 6 and she never had one ..i guess am genetically lucky

[Whitneylauren]

I got them on my sides, my bum, my thighs and especially my breasts. I guess that will happen when you go from a size 34d to a 34 E inside of a month (that was before I got my milk)! Luckily I still don't have any on my tummy, and this is my second pregnancy.