Just Say No

One of the many things that you worry about when you get preggers is the body image issue. Now, I'm not necessarily talking about the inevitable pounds that you must put on to accommodate a growing life inside of you (although that hasn't been the most fun thing ever hah). What I am talking about are those two fateful words that every woman cringes at: stretch marks. Hahahaha

My lovely and ever vigilant sister researched early on the best stretch mark remedies for pregnant ladies aka me. She came up with a winner and I've been using the butter ever since month three or so. Another one of my confidantes told me not to forget the growing cantaloupes on my chest since she did not apply stretch mark cream there and has the marks to prove that she had two kids ever since. Eeek. So, this is insider stuff ladies-the grisly junk that nobody tells you about. 

Keep it bookmarked for your future pregnancies okie dokie?

The winner of the "Best Stretch Mark Cream/Butter" following my sister's search was...drumroll please...Mama Mio's Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter! It's won some awards and is known for being an all natural, "no nasties" formula. I've already gone through two tubs and am working my way through my third. Today, my next batch arrived via Amazon (free shipping!) along with their Stretch Mark Oil which I had read good reviews about and am going to try under the body butter since I am now sporting a rather large baby bump :).

I know that stretch mark creams and oils aren't necessarily a baby "need" but I can't help it. A girl's got a little vanity to work out over here, don't judge me! I sure hope Jessica Simpson has been soaking up the body butter+oil like it is water :D Okay, that was mean, but I do hope for her sake! We'll see in nine months or so if all this was worth it. 

I'll keep ya posted ;)

Aim