Stretch Marks...I think

[mabdoo]

I have the weirdest marks on my legs. They are deep purple and are streaky like stretch marks but my skin tone has not changed, just the color. There are no indentations like stretch marks. Has anyone else had this happen? If so, how did they get rid of them. Right now they are actually more unsightly than having actual stretch marks.

Also, had anyone had the joints in their hands get bigger during pregnancy and not go back down? My daughter is 6 weeks old and I still can't get my wedding band over my knuckle. I can't get any rings on at all! Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[chefkate]

No clue! Wish I could help!
I definetly KNEW my strethc marks were stretch marks - I had the pounds to go with them! haha!
As far as the swelling knuckles - you're probably just retaining some water still from the pg and it will subside. doesn't make you feel very good in the meantime tho, I know.

How is that baby doing?! Hope you're getting some sleep!

 

[mabdoo]

The baby is doing great. Thanks for asking. She sometimes has her days and nights mixed up. I go to bed really early because we have a 16 month old who is up and ready to go at 6:30 am. Ya know what though I wouldn't change a thing!

 

[chefkate]

YIKES! that's close together! You sound like you have a great attitude though!

We have some friends who have babies EIGHT months apart. She showed up pg at her 6-wk. checkup and baby came early. can you imagine that?! It'd be like twins!