Mirrors

[mrs.amillian]

Hi all,

My husband and I went shopping yesterday, and I wanted to be measured for a new bra in M&S for obvious reasons.

I went into the changing room and the lady just said take your 'top off off, leave your bra on, I'll be back in a minute'

She left me for ages, there were 4 mirrors in there all different angles, I just couldn't believe how much weigh I'd gain without realising and how my body had changed shape.

I couldn't help it I just burst into tears and got dressed and found my husband v.v.quickly. I couldn't stop crying.

Fortunatly my husband understood and gave a me a huge cuddle and reassurance, but I still can't believe it.

I'm 20 + 3 weeks, and still fit into an English 12/14 which is normal, but I felt so terrible, does anyone else feel like this?

I don't blame the baby, not at all, but it is so hard to accept, I try so hard not to be over-weight, but it IS a struggle and to have so many mirrors in a changing room is ridiculous, hasn't anyone from Marks and Spensers ever watched Gok Wong?? Women cry with too many mirrors!!!!

 

[MommyJaan]

Awww, big hug for you. I look and feel fat, but sadly weigh the same as I did pre-pregnancy... Its for something good. Everytime I look into the mirror, I just see mini-me... =)

 

[Coco14]

Aww I'm sorry you feel that way, so nice your OH was there for you though. If you are being healthy then I'm sure it's a reasonable weight gain.
Quite a humorous blog though!

 

[yellowbuttons]

Aww hun You're not alone, everytime I look in the mirror I notice how massive my hips, bum and thighs are getting And that's just with the one mirror and not the thousands of evil changing room mirrors! I've always hated those from before pregnancy! I don't know why they put in so many - I don't want to know what I look like from the back thank you very much, I'd rather live in ignorant bliss haha.

Chin up, we'll be back to our svelte selves soon, with a lovely baby in our arms! x x

 

[thelioncub]

I know what you mean!

I feel the same whenever I take a proper look in the mirror at home. It doesn't help that I felt a little tubby before baby came along, and now I feel even less in control.
I just stick to quick glances and don't focus too much on the rest! The way I see it, as long as we are eating and keeping healthy through pregnancy, any weight gain is for us to deal with after the baby is born, once our 'real shape' comes back.

 

[mrs.amillian]

Thanks guys I really did feel terrible, but I suppose that is to be expected, but I can't wait to hold my baby.

I think these big chains should really review their mirror policies, I can feel a letter coming on, lol!

 

[AllieCat]

aw i know exactly how you feel. I wasnt happy with my body when i got pregnant.. i was trying to lose some weight ( i had about 15 pounds to lose) Since then ive gained 10 more i dont look too hard in the mirror.. last time i had to buy a dress i was very depressed and only tryed two on because i hated looking in that mirror... i put away all my skinny clothes... try not to think about it, dont weigh yourself, and find good angles in the mirror and only look from that end... Feel better you know your not alone!

 

[Siuan]

I actually think you should write to them!! Seriously, it's all well and good having mirrors to see if clothes fit, but to leave you in the changing room, stripped (to all intents and purposes) to the waist for a long time. Apart from anything that's bad enough!

Do it! Write to them, if nothing else you'll get a voucher to say "sorry". Got to be worth doing.

I'm sorry you had to go through that though, so far, I've been lucky, I've lost weight so far but I'm sure I'll start to pile on the pounds soon and I felt so fat before I fell pg. Goodness knows how I'll be feeling at 20 weeks!

 

[weffi82]

Bless ya, i feel like that every day tho as since i had my 1st daughter im now a size 20/22! Get some pregnancy photos when ya get to bout 30 week an you will see just how beautiful you are!

 

[resin]

i am also feeling unhappy about my weight gain. i try to convince myself its normal and healthy but i dont like it.my theighs and hips irritate me the most.i am glad i am not alone.

 

[ggbaby2]

Sorry you feel that way but i can't really relate. I actually feel the opposite, when i'm not pregnant im constantly self conscious about my body and where it needs to be tightened but when i'm pregnant I enjoy the fact that i'm allowed to and in fact supposed to be larger. I love the way my bump looks and get so proud of the things my body can do that i completely stop criticizing myself