Miraculously, I concluded our twin pregnancy with nary a stretchmark (can you hear the gloating?), BUT....the visible veins? Still EVERYWHERE...and naturally, I keep on crossing my legs (not trying to prevent another pregnancy via that effectice method, it's just comfy to sit that way) which I'm told exacerbates the purple lines.

Drink a virgin colada for me, and don't sweat the veins. Nature's tat perhaps?

it's ok i not only got some from my first but i also inhearited them, and hve had some since highschool, but i think there is a lazer treatment for them for those that get really bad

To stave off stretch marks, try this: http://www.uddercream.com/

Now, I realize slathering your belly with cream from a jar adorned with cow patterns and "Moo" isn't exactly helpful to Mommy's self-image.

This stuff worked very well for Maddie's Mom, who had a very tight stomach and used this stuff daily when she was pregnant. No marks whatsoever.

Aside from perhaps, a med spa, I'd say that here on ePregnancy.com is likely the ONLY place where you'll find men giving women advice about pregnancy-induced belly markings! Loving that! Here's to you, Daughter's Father! ;)

I have come to embrace my cow similarities, becoming the size of one carrying Kai, mooing like one during labor and now, of course, the milk bar is open! (Though, feeling more human since I stopped pumping and just let this voracious baby nurse on demand.)