Is it normal to feel insecure when pregnant?

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im currently 39 weeks pregnant and i've only got 4 days to go but during my entire pregnancy i felt ugly and fat. of course you'll go up a couple of sizes but i just couldnt stand it. i'd always feel like whenever i go some where, ppl would be talking about me or laughing at the way i look. my bf didnt help because to me it seemed like he was always looking @ other women because i was not attractive to him. is this normal or all in my head?

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    Maybe your guy could be more reassuring and supportive. Try talking with him because your body will be going through changes before & after.

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  • hotchickie81
    14 years ago

    I'm sure you look beautiful! :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    My fiance is pregnant and I am happy with her. He looks at other women as he misses you looking hot but he is really happy that you are pregnant and he knows that you will one day look like that again. However, he probably loves you and the baby so he will remain faithful.

    HOwever, you should be less paranoid and even if he does look at other women, he still has sex with you and only you.

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    • [Old Memory]
      14 years ago

      Bud what kind of advice is that? It sounds like you are trying to work your situation into this.

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  • ReaperAJ
    14 years ago

    It's normal! A lot is changing for you and your boyfriend now. You are not as available to him as you once were, so he is probably also worried and insecure right now - and men react to these emotions differently to us. They look around, and that is not a sin nor does it mean you're not still attractive. Maybe because of how you're feeling, you're just noticing it more - men ALWAYS look around, it's natural. Don't be upset by that, because it doesn't necessarily mean he's plotting to leave you or to cheat. If you act out on this and accuse him of something because you're projecting your own insecurity onto him, you might risk driving him away.

    As for how you are feeling about your self image, I think it's normal too, but try not to be so harsh on yourself. I doubt people are looking and laughing. There is another issue at the bottom of that that you ought to be addressing, possibly that you haven't come to terms with becoming a mom. There is nothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman, even though you're not feeling that way about yourself right now.

    Remember that because of your hormones doing all sorts of funny things right now, you're bound to be feeling over emotional.

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