https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949622 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:25:11 +0000 Purpledaisy 1949622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd give it a couple more weeks. Things take time to go back to normal. I was back to my prepregnancy weight 2.5 weeks pp but couldn't button my jeans until 6 weeks pp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949608 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:14:31 +0000 Mamasig 1949608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 6 months postpartum with my 2nd and it is definitely way worse than the 1st time. I bounced back somewhat quickly the 1st time. I didn't worry too much because I knew we wanted our kids close in age so I'd be pregnant again soon. This time I don't think I'll be able to get rid of that loose skin without a tummy tuck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949597 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:11:01 +0000 littlejoy 1949597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's usually recommended to wait until 6 weeks pp to do any exercise or toning. I feel like mirrors and normal clothing should be banned too! It'll go back ... I'm 10 months pp, and things are finally fitting me the same way again. I lost my weight quickly too, but it took a long time to go back to normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949583 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:02:12 +0000 MrsScallop 1949583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I had the same thing, but it took me more like 6-9 months to lose the weight. I had to go down a pant size from pre-pregnancy, but still had enough loose skin that I looked like I had rolls while sitting/leaning over. I got pregnant again before it went back completely, but it was starting to get there! Just give yourself some time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949578 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:57:55 +0000 avivoca 1949578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 13 months PP and my skin is still a bit loose. It's definitely tighter than it was before, I just need to work on toning it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949563 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:46:17 +0000 Bubbles 1949563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup I lost the baby weight easily but was left with a lot of tummy skin! A lot of it did actually seem to sort itself out alone, it was like it pinged back slowly over a few months. By 9 months pp I thought enough was enough and started to work on it properly. It's now a whole lot better, altho obvs not quite like pre baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949560 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:44:44 +0000 blackbird 1949560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your skin will take awhile to tighten back up (elasticity takes time), as will everything else that has to shift back into place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949558 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:43:09 +0000 Dandelion 1949558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, but your organs are still moving back into place. Don't rush into toning for a few more weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-anyone-relate#post-1949543 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:38:41 +0000 Becksabee 1949543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just curious if anyone has had a similar experience. </p> <p>I'm currently 3 weeks postpartum. I only gained 17 lbs during my pregnancy (not sure how I managed that!) and I'm already a little below my pre-pregnancy weight. The thing is, I have a bunch of loose skin around my tummy and I don't think I'll be able to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes. I'm guessing this is just going to require some toning up. </p>