I took a shower and used my "in-shower" lotion. Its a good idea, I think, since stretch marks are hereditary, and my mom has many. But they say many things affect that, the amount of weight gained, how quickly weight is gained, the amount of exercise done to the area over time (Being in good health by being toned and whatnot)...etc. So, i've been active for ever and I still run...I use the lotion to keep my skin moisturized as well and I've been watching my weight! (the wedding dress helps keep me in line lol)I've learned that during pregnancy, the momma only has to take in an extra 300 calories a day (starting mid second to 3 trimester)and just needs to balance her meals throughout the day!

Also, my uterus is ... I don't know exactly how to explain. Leans against my spine, I guess is the simplest way to put it. What this means, is, when most women have period cramps, they are in the front and backaches aren't AS bad (doesn't mean that is always true) but in my case, I don't get cramps but I feel like someone is crushing, pulling, hitting me in the lower back...to the point that sometimes, I've cried. So, I think that being pregnant right now, with a uterus that does such, will mean that hopefully, I won't end up with a HUGE belly because so much will be near my backside. (This wont save me from contraction pain however, but will probable add extra back pain to labor.) I'm hoping in a way that, that is exactly what happens because a lack of a huge belly means less stretch marks bwahhahaha.