https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:51:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-2399677 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:05:49 +0000 DesertDreams88 2399677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hooded, downturned eyes with bags and dark circles. I know there's a bunch of makeup tricks for these things but all the products/recs just seem overwhelming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-1116754 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:39:27 +0000 photojane 1116754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I'm not a knock-out, and I am realistic about my looks/weight, but I don't really feel self-conscious about any of it. My mom did such an awesome job emphasizing my positives growing up, that I didn't even realize I was fat until I got into high school. By then I had such a positive outlook about my personality and self worth that I didn't care. It's how I strive to parent my daughter - I want her to know that she's worthy of love and admiration because she's her (and being her is awesome)! :) </p> <p>THAT being said, I'm still trying to adjust to my PP body. 7 months out and my belly is still all kinds of lumpy pizza dough. I'm not really a fan of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-1116748 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:36:39 +0000 banana 1116748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: I agree! Everyone I've seen on HB is beautiful! I think we're a lot harder on ourselves than we should be. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-1116728 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:31:22 +0000 Arden 1116728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah. I'm mostly okay with my body even though it's by no means perfect.</p> <p>I'm kinda self-concious about my weak chin and my nose in profile. I always dread seeing photos of myself in profile because of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-1116646 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:09:58 +0000 Pepper 1116646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: back at ya! </p> <p>@thismustbetheplace: I was short too... I still am short!</p> <p>I think all of you guys are gorgeous (and I've seen the majority of you on IG and here, so I'm not just saying that! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-1116645 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:09:53 +0000 MsLipGloss 1116645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Yep. I have to remind myself that it really is a small(ish) issue, and that if I am unhappy that I SHOULD REALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!! I could just kick my own b-double-O-t-y sometimes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-1116611 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:02:28 +0000 yin 1116611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and no. I have always been self conscious of my looks but less so now because I know DH loves me regardless of how much weight I gain or the lack of makeup I put on. I put the most pressure on myself, especially postpartum. I want my prep-baby body back, and I'm sure that won't happen. I'll just continue to beat myself up over it. At the same time I don't wear any makeup and usually leave the house in comfy clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks/page/2#post-1116608 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:02:01 +0000 Smurfette 1116608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I feel so bad about myself due to my PP body </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116606 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:01:21 +0000 thismustbetheplace 1116606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Add flat chested and short and we could be twins :happy: ... :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116605 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:01:20 +0000 .twist. 1116605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: OMG wut? You're so pretty!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116561 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:46:09 +0000 MsLipGloss 1116561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: It will come back! What about just planning to curl your lashes and slick on some chap stick every day? Or even just to wear your hair in a different up style . . . like a high pony or bun? Sometimes even little changes are all that is needed to get us out of a rut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116544 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:42:39 +0000 Pepper 1116544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I always have been. I was teased a lot in elementary school for being pale and skinny. It stayed with me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116530 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:40:26 +0000 swurlygurl 1116530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah, since forever. The only time I was ever comfortable was while I was pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116521 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:37:23 +0000 edelweiss 1116521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: in the early postpartum days i really missed my pregnant body--i had felt so beautiful and special, contrasted to the big mess i was postpartum with a baby i felt i couldn't nurse properly and who didn't sleep well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116505 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:33:17 +0000 edelweiss 1116505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i used to be self-conscious as a teen and young adult, but i think at some point in my late 20's and early 30's it tapered off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116484 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:24:54 +0000 rachiecakes 1116484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: ::hugs:: </p> <p>@sandy: @banana: when we brought DS home and I just stared at him all day, I remember getting ready in the morning and liking my face more because it looks like his face. DS makes me feel beautiful. </p> <p>I used to be so self conscious about my body and definitely have my days, but after having a baby, even though I'm not at my skinniest/tan/youngest I think about how my body gained half of it's weight, stretched out, grew, birthed and nourished my child and went back to being me. That's pretty amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116423 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:05:00 +0000 Turd Ferguson 1116423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really. I just...don't really care what other people think. Yeah, there's been times I've wanted to lose 5 pounds, or wish I could look like that freaking Pinterest pin, but for me, I don't feel "self- conscious" because of it (because I don't?), it'd just be a nice "perk." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116420 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:04:05 +0000 Glitter 1116420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Recently yes. Since marriage a little over a year ago I have gained 15lbs. I used to struggle to gain weight before! I definitely do not feel comfortable in this new (and increasing) size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116396 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:55:59 +0000 MrsBrewer 1116396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, very much so. I really wish I had more self esteem/confidence. But I really don't and I never really have. I am over weight (50-60 lbs) and I know I'm not where I would like to be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116378 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:49:51 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1116378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, no. My DH is always telling me how beautiul I am. He really helped me build my self confidence. Some days I'm self conscious about my clothes, especially if I am wearing a new style. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116374 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:49:14 +0000 .twist. 1116374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very much so. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116365 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:46:16 +0000 mediagirl 1116365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I just try to make sure I don't have any stains on my clothes (but these days if I have snot on me, I'm normally like, eh whatever) and make sure my clothes don't tug at the parts I don't like. As long as I'm comfortable in what I'm wearing, I'm not self conscious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116356 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:44:12 +0000 MrsKoala 1116356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely. I think it's an unfortunate part of being female in our society. The feeling that you are always in some way lesser in terms of your physical attributes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116353 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:43:04 +0000 mrs. wagon 1116353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: lol. SAME. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116331 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:38:51 +0000 MrsTiz 1116331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116302 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:28:48 +0000 Sunshine1810 1116302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I am! Since I came off BC I have struggled with my weight (I have PCOS), so that has not helped with body image issues :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116244 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:17:50 +0000 MrsF 1116244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely am, but I don't think about it as much now that I always have a very cute baby with me :) Great distraction!</p> <p>I can really relate to what @Cherrybee: said though. I felt really beautiful at the end of my pregnancy this time last year (I only made it to 36 weeks so I'm sure that would have changed in the last month) so afterwards I feel sort of "meh". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116230 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:16:05 +0000 pui 1116230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Isn't everyone? I'm sure everyone has at least 1 or 2 things about their appearance they are unhappy with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116226 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:15:32 +0000 Mrs. Train 1116226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I have been since I was a teen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-self-conscious-about-your-looks#post-1116222 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:14:28 +0000 LuLu Mom 1116222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I have put on weight in recent years and I'm not used to it. </p>