So
one of the side effects (yes side effects) of the pregnancy is
stretching. Receiving your stripes is like a step into womanhood. Most of us
get them before pregnancy, when we finally get boobs or our butts grow just a
smidge. Those tiger stripes are not so flattering, so we do what we can to keep
them at bay. Coconut oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil to name a few.
I have invested in many Palmers products to include their body
oil, Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Lotion, and good ole’ Tummy Butter. When I saw
the name I giggled a little. It has to be applied at
least three times a day, AFTER applying the lotion for best results. But really,
who has time to do that? Granted, I am trying to apply twice. Once in the
morning and once at night. If I have a crazy day sometimes I’ll add a little
aroma therapy lotion to the mix for relaxation at night.
In
the November issue (27 Nov via Snapchat) of Cosmopolitan, I stumbled upon a
campaign called #LoveYourLines. They encourage all women, all shapes and sizes,
from all cultural backgrounds to submit photos. The idea is to change to the
perception of the female body image.
Stretch
marks are inevitable and I welcome them with the thought that my body has to
change for my child to grow. I want a healthy baby so I will have to adapt
however that may be, to include trading booty rubs for Tummy Butter belly rubs.
I
promise to own my tiger stripes if they appear, but I will be walking around
smelling like the Nubian Queen that I am, covered in natural tree oils, and
shea nut butters just in case. LOL
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