An anonymous friend asked me what advice I had for someone who has JUST found out they’re pregnant. The 1st trimester is weird time of secrecy, stressing, waiting, and well… not feeling your best. Other than “give yourself a ton of grace” I also said start using a belly butter TODAY. And despite the name “belly” apply on your hips too! I started using @skinandsenses (a true paying customer) immediately on my belly but never knew that my hips were a place to target until it was too late! I discovered tiger stripes (as I refer to them) at 10 weeks across my hips. I decided to reach out to skin and senses and let them know how impressed I was with their belly butter. My belly, where I applied the butter, has remained stretch-mark free, while my exposed hips showed the marks. • To be clear, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with stretch marks. I love my body for growing our baby and keeping her healthy. And the tiger stripes on my hips are a reminder of just that. But I love how this product has worked wonders protecting my belly and wanted to share that too! I’ve linked this belly butter on my LIKEtoKNOW.it if anyone is interested in giving it a try. It’s plant-based, all natural with no water or fillers so it’s safe for you and baby. #37weekspregnant