Thanks everyone for responding.

What you all say makes a lot of sense to me!!

Seems I am doing as best I can and yes, in the sheme of things, I am producing a precious little life that is healthy and happy, a few marks really don't compare.

I know that my belly skin is sooo much softer for my efforts and far from dry.
I can also relate that it is the layer of skin below the surface that is stretching.

Anyway, i will keep doing what I am doing, and hopefully my efforts are reducing the marks and will help my belly recover after being preggy.

I wish you all the best for an easy and most enjoyable pregnancy and birth!

Such a magical time in our lives.

Much love,

Mai xx