Body Image.. this sucks

megvin21

Just a little vent/hoping I'm not the only one who has been emotional about body image. Yesterday I was a mess and couldn't stop crying or find anything to wear. My SO wanted to have sex and I pushed him away and cried more. He tells me over and over that I am beautiful and still sexy, but I can't believe it. I keep telling myself gaining weight is necessary for my LO and most days I love my belly, but lately stretch marks, love handles, gaining weight in my face, and my boobs spilling out of everything has been wearing on me. It's hard to have a positive image about yourself and the future when you read about labor and delivery and tearing, engorgement, etc.. I know this will pass and come and go over the next 14 weeks, but it's hard to think positive.