I totally agree with Steph about using lotion! I started using lotion right off the bat so that I could avoid getting stretch marks. Only thing... I could not stand the smell of the Palmer's Cocoa Butter. It's got such a strong smell to it! Of course, everything had a strong smell when I was having morning sickness . Since I couldn't tolerate straight cocoa butter, I went searching for anything that had cocoa butter listed in the ingredients, and I took the top off of all of the bottles and tested the odor! The only kind I've been able to use is Swiss Formula St. Ives Advanced Therapy Lotion with Vitamins E & A... the extra dry skin one. I apply it straight out of the shower and right before bed... so far I haven't had any stretch marks at all, which is surprising considering the amount I've grown. That and I too have yucky stretch marks on my thighs and butt from when I put on 35 lbs after I quit smoking.
I also agree with Steph on the pants. I've got both kinds, and really prefer the ones with the elastic band all the way around. They're low rise and easy to push down under your belly if you need to, and still be comfortable. Also, I'm not too sure about whether or not Old Navy or Gap have maturnity clothes (I never found any stores that did anyway) but Motherhood does have pants with different lengths.
Good luck with everything sweetie!!!! I'm so excited for you!
-------------------- ~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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Re: Michele...a few things to tell you
. Since I couldn't tolerate straight cocoa butter, I went searching for anything that had cocoa butter listed in the ingredients, and I took the top off of all of the bottles and tested the odor! The only kind I've been able to use is Swiss Formula St. Ives Advanced Therapy Lotion with Vitamins E & A... the extra dry skin one. I apply it straight out of the shower and right before bed... so far I haven't had any stretch marks at all, which is surprising considering the amount I've grown. That and I too have yucky stretch marks on my thighs and butt from when I put on 35 lbs after I quit smoking.
