How many weeks were you when you first noticed stretch marks?
I am 25w today and haven't gotten any so far, but I also don't have a big bump yet either. I woke up this morning and my bump didn't even look round like it has the past couple weeks, just like I was bloated. 
I'm wondering when I can expect the stretch marks...does it not happen til the end?
pomelo / 5178 posts
I didn't get any with DD, and I didn't notice any with DS until after I gave birth. They must've been hiding!
nectarine / 2797 posts
I'm sure by typing this I will wake up with them tomorrow, but at 37w5d, my stomach is stretch mark free. My boobs on the other hand...I think around 25 or 26 weeks I noticed them there.
kiwi / 553 posts
My belly/boobs is/are currently stretch mark free... fingers crossed that it stays that way!
I noticed a few small stretch marks on my hips/butt at about 24 weeks.
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
So far, so good. Almost 40 weeks and no stretch marks. My mom didn't get them either and I didn't use creams religiously.
pomegranate / 3388 posts
I didn't get any. I'm pretty sure it's genetic though b/c my mom didn't get any with either of her pregnancies.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@mediagirl: It is genetic. My midwife told me now amount of cream will prevent them if it's in my genes. Stupid genes.
I got my first on my belly at 20 weeks, I almost couldn't see it because it was far down underneath my belly.
I got some on my breasts, but not sure when because I had already had some there from puberty.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
on the underside of my bump. Probably early 30? My husband actually noticed them first
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
I didn't notice my stretch marks until after I had my baby! I have no idea where they've gone, because they're MIA now!
GOLD / pomelo / 5737 posts
Wow I am totally surprised by the variety of answers! I've been getting the "what to expect" emails that have already started mentioning stretch marks, but it seems that lots of you didn't get them til the very end! Now I know to check the underside of the bump as it grows too!
@mamabolt @oliviaoblivia I don't have stretch marks on my boobs, but the greenish veins are super noticeable, so even though I now love the size of them, they aren't exactly attractive!!
pomegranate / 3890 posts
i didnt notice mine at first but the hubby did bc i couldnt see them becasue they were below my bump this was probably around 31 weeks. now there creeping up every day at around 35 weeks.
blogger / pomelo / 5400 posts
Prob around 36 weeks ... like everyone else, I thought I was going to luck out. But nooooo.
pomegranate / 3890 posts
@googlyeyes: i got one of those handheld mirrors to check otu my strech marks that i couldnt see and i was SHOCKED too see that i had them. lol...
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
38 weeks on my belly. They're pretty much gone now at 18 months post partum.
grapefruit / 4120 posts
I didn't get any with my first. But my friend thought she didn't get any until after delivery when she noticed them. So I will never let my guard down 
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
I'm 22 weeks and none yet and I have a pretty popped belly. I'm hoping I'm in the 50% who doesn't get them!
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
Mine came really late. My mom didn't get them so I thought I wouldn't either. Boy was I wrong. And once they came, they came on strong and everywhere.
grapefruit / 4823 posts
Not a single stretch mark and I went 40w 6d. And I gained 40lbs...mostly in my belly and boobs! My mom didn't get any either with her pregnancies
GOLD / pomelo / 5737 posts
@stargal Oh my, I'll totally be checking with one of those when I get later in the pregnancy..
@looch That's good! If I get them I sure hope they go away!
@jessiej017 I didn't know it was 50%, those are decent chances!
@mrs. yoyo @sloaneandpuffy @artbee I'll try not to get my hopes up if I make it to my last month without them...
@sarbear That's awesome! Too early to tell for me where all my weight will go, but I hope I have genes like yours! I don't think my mom got them either.
pomegranate / 3414 posts
I had some before pregnancy and they don't seem to be getting any bigger/worse.
My bump changes shape all the time depending upon how LO is laying, sometimes I have a more defined bump and other times LO must be on their side because I'm broad.
| Today | Monthly Record | |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | 0 | 0 |
| Posts | 1 | 0 |
Ask for Help
Make a Suggestion
Frequently Asked Questions
Bee Levels
Acronyms
Most Viewed Posts
Hellobee Gold
Hellobee Recipes
Hellobee Features
Hellobee Contests
Baby-led Weaning
Bento Boxes
Breastfeeding
Newborn Essentials
Parties
Postpartum Care Essentials
Sensory Play Activities
Sleep Training
Starting Solids Gear
Transitioning to Toddler Bed
All Series
Who We Are
About the Bloggers
About the Hostesses
Contributing Bloggers
Apply to Blog
Apply to Hostess
Submit a Guest Blog
Hellobee Buttons
How We Make Money
Community Policies
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite0
26 comments