Anybody else get some self esteem struggles when their bump started forming? I'm just really noticing my body changes (not cute ones) and having a hard time with it :(
Prior to pregnancy I was really active and careful about what I ate. Then first trimester hit and it was miserable - I was nauseous all the time so tried the eating every few hours trick, but was at the mercy of what I felt I could tolerate in that very moment so healthy eating wasn't exactly an option. That, plus not being able to move being so nauseous and exhausted all the time, meant I gained some weight in that trimester despite the constant nausea and vomiting.
I should add a note that body image is something I have struggled with for a long time. Lots of trauma around that so there is that piece (mind you, we are women and I know I'm not alone here).
Anyway, now I'm in the 2nd trimester. Bump is forming, but I'm often bloated and it just looks like I've put on a bunch of fat around my midsection, it isn't round. That, plus none of my clothes fit, I got acne and I don't often have the will to make myself look nice especially when I don't have anything to wear.
Anybody else have this happen to them? Did anything help? I'm just kinda struggling with feeling okay about myself these days and would appreciate any advice ❤️