1st time mom – post pregnancy body question?
I am 20 years old and pregnant with my 1st child. I am 34 weeks. Before i became pregnant, I had a very in shape and nice body. I am 5’3” and was 120 lbs. I was very active and did a 1 hour workout cardio/interval class 3 times a week. If it was an off night I at least did something small at home(lunges, squats, ab work, etc.) On top of working out I didnt eat too much. The food i ate was always healthy good food(eggs, oatmeal, turkey sandwichs, grilled chicken, etc) I never ate bad and stayed away from candy.
Since I’ve became pregnant I have craved bad food. I have been eating pizza, hamburgers, and stuff like that nearly daily. Thats all i have wanted to eat On top of that i stopped the workout class I attended because the instructor cancelled it and it seemed too rough for a pregnant woman. I do not exercise and have not been. Occationally i’ll go for a walk.
Heres my issue, i am 34 weeks and have gained 30 lbs, which is in the normal range…BUT i am worried about my body after my baby is born. All of my pre-pregnancy clothes sizes were as follows = jeans size 3 or wait size 25/26. Shorts and skirts = size 0 or 1. I quickly grew to were i couldnt fit into my clothes. Now at 34 weeks i can barely squeeze into a size 9 shorts and waist size 29 jean.
People with experience(around this age) how was it after the baby? Did you ever fit back into your old clothes? I have SO many clothes those sizes and i am worried i will never get back down. I am also scared that i will look disgusting after. My hips and thighs are huge! Please just give me advice and prepare me for whats going to happen