Anybody get veins and/or stretch marks in their FIRST trimester?

Question

I'm 13 weeks and I have stretch marks (noticeable, red/purple) in clusters on my calves and thighs. My ankles are swollen too. I also have a couple stretch marks on my b*****s. This is bizarre because I've only gained 5 lbs, and it seems to be only in my belly. (And b***s.) I'm showing noticeably. The doc says I have retained water. I also have a squiggly vein- about 3 in long (!) that has popped out on my upper thigh. I now have to wear support hose.

I'm 24, this is my first pregnancy, I haven't been eating more salt than usual, I'm not fat- and I find this bizarre.

Anybody else have anything similar happen?

Answer 1

I am in my first trimester and i have extremely prominent veins on my b*****s and i have also started noticing stretchmarks on my b*****s.It's just expected during pregnancy if you don't have great elasticity in your skin.

Answer 2

Your skin may not stretch as easily as others. I recommend you mention it to your doc and get a REALLY good moisturizer.

They should fade at least a little after the birth.

Answer 3

I got like that when I first got pregnant Its because I was skinny my skin was stratching even though it didnt look like it too much most of it will go away but some shall stay as a permanet mark of your love for your child :) good luck  

Answer 4

I haven't had anything like that yet and I am 13 weeks. I haven't gained any weight yet though.