[LoverlyJules]

Hi ladies. Has anyone else struggled with body image following m/c? I've actually lost almost 50lbs because of going gluten-free (and I'm sure some stress ). But when people tell me I look good or comment, I get sad. All I can think about is how I should look 8months pregnant right now. It really hurts me. It's also hard to buy clothes because I feel like my body looks gross ... Almost broken or something. Anyone else?

[martilynne]

I never lost much weight after a loss but I definitely felt empty

[Belita]

I'm sorry you're not able to enjoy your weight loss. It sounds like you should be very proud of yourself.

I haven't lost or gained weight, but I do know what you mean about feeling like your body should look different and be pregnant.

[.:Shortcake:.]

I know it's hard. For me it's opposite. I've gained weight since my losses and it's hard.

[StacieRN]

I'm so sorry to hear you're struggling. I sometimes get that feeling..that I should have a bigger belly...that I should not be wearing the same jeans I was wearing 4 months ago. It certainly hurts.

[1InSummerland]

I know what you mean. It was my first pregnancy (and only so far) and I had great abs before. I've lost some weight since my pregnancy but, since I was in the 2nd trimester by the time of the loss, I still ended up with a little of that post-pregnancy lower belly (just along the jean line) pudge and it reminds me constantly of what things should be like. I've definitely gone through days when I just hate my body.

Of course, for me, I should be past the pregnancy and holding a five month old right now. It just sucks all around.