You can, but sadly, research has pretty well shown that it's a genetic predisposition and creams won't do much more than soothe the itching.
Not that I'm bitter.
I was going to say, I didn't get one stretch mark any of my three pregnancies, and I didn't moisturize my belly with anything. I remember my OB commenting on it. I didn't get huge when pregnant, but I gained between 25-30 pounds with each of the boys. With Julia, it was a little different, because I lost weight at first, then was on partial bedrast later, and was sick at the end. I can't remember what I gained. At one point, I remember being excited that I'd gained 18 lbs.
Stretch marks -- ehn. I've had stretch marks on my boobs since they had their first real growth spurt when I was 17. Already lived with 'em for 20 years, I can stand a few more.
I did get puberty stretch marks on my breasts and hips, but they were faded before I ever noticed them, and I'm so fair they blend.
You mean you look like me?
Only shorter, and distinctly lacking in the pretty flaxen blonde.
I dig this shirt [link] a whole lot, but I'm waistless, so I'm not sure how it would look on me.
JZ, you're shorter than brenda? Really? You photograph taller.
I'm a bit under 5'5", and IIRC from previous meetings, brenda either actually is rather taller or at least carries herself and projects taller.
I think you and she are about the same height. brenda's a bit taller than me, but not overly so.
NotEmily is going to Sweden? Also yay!, since in my household we currently hate the Swedes.
Is there a story behind this, or was it more "Volvos. What's up with that?"
You can, but sadly, research has pretty well shown that it's a genetic predisposition and creams won't do much more than soothe the itching.
yeah, yeah, just anecdotal evidence, I know, but I got stretch marks with adolescence and even with nursing, and my mom and sister both are prone to stretch marks as well. I just assumed I'd get them. But my belly came through.
Anyone got a million bucks just lying around? I want this condo, and would like someone to buy it for me.
Woo hoo! You can stay in the spare bedroom anytime.
(The smallest room in that place is bigger than the largest room in our current apartment. <cries>)
