2+ Moms Stretch Mark Question

BuckeyeWife07

What is the likelihood that I could get stretch marks this second time around when I didn't get any last time? Has this happened to anyone?

I know they say it's all genetics, but I'm not really sure where the genetics lie for me on this one. With my first I got huge and didn't have any stretch marks. But, lately my stomach has been itching a lot and the lady at Motherhood Maternity got me all freaked out by saying that wherever you itch, you'll get a stretch mark. I can't think that's true, but I also can't stop freaking out about it and wondering if maybe I'm not moisturizing enough or I will get them this time! I have really dry skin and hair, so I only shower every other day during the winter to help a little. But should I be putting lotion on my belly still every night? Oh I hate how paranoid I'm being right now, but my legs have already gone to hell with varicose and spider veins so I'd really like to try to keep my belly stretch mark free if at all possible! haha!