Can't be any problem with changing brand and trying what Deeanne suggests - might work. Someone in 2nd tri said that at the very least you should have a nice smooth belly for bubs to lie on with all those creams.
I popped a few stretchies at about 8-12 weeks, but no new ones for a while. I've always been prone to them - they are all over my hips, thighs, tummy and under my boobs.
They do fade with time, and dont look too bad after a while.
Genetics are funny things Tegan - my whole immediate family is skinny!! I get my chunkiness from my paternal grandmothers side - and even she was a small lady!! It wasn't till I met my Dad's cousins at grans funeral 2 years ago I recognised my body shape in about 4 of the 6 female cousins!!
You've probably got good young skin - you'll find you'll bounce back no problems I reckon, and they'll start to fade soon. Are you going to start playing netball again? How long will you wait?
Fi