Help! Do stretch marks REALLY fade after birth?

[LizziesMama]

Be prepared that for the first few weeks post partum they will look awful. I cried when I saw myself in the mirror. But dd is almost 3 and while they are still there and noticeable, I would feel comfortable in a bikini as long as I lose the weight. I'm ready to embrace the stretch marks, which are light now.

 

[Mrs C P]

Yes. I also found that all the blood flow in my stomach made it look even worse.

Here is my before/after if it makes you feel a little more at ease. They are still there, nothing you can do about that, but they do fade dramatically.

I believe the after is around 8-9months postpartum??? I'm also quite pale which helps, for once my pasty ass has benefits.

wow, fabulous tummy!!!! I 've never had such a great tummy!