feeling low about turning 30.

[NIE]

Feeling really down about turning 30 in 3 weeks time. I'm not sure why but I feel really old and ugly. Maybe it's a bit of PND setting in.

Anyone else feeling old?

Tips needed on how to get over the coming weeks? xxx

 

[xrachx]

Just stay in bed all day like i did, i refused to get up i was that peed off!
seriously though, its not all bad hun.x

 

[trixipaws]

awww- ur not old nor ugly! 30 isnt that old, my boyf is 30- and look at kate moss, angelina jolie, gwen stefani, j-lo, halle berry... and several more- all well into their 30's and all mothers too!
mm, tips to make u feel better- i think some pampering! get ur hair done, get a massage or a facial or something- so u feel beautiful! thats what i'd do if i felt "old and ugly"
are u not gonna celebrate ur birthday then? i want a huge party when im 30 lol so im kinda looking forward to it!

 

[Snuggle]

I was pregnant when I turned 30 so didnt make it a big deal, felt more upset when I turned 31 on Monday

 

[Misslarue]

I was 30 last year.................I was dreading it but it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
Try and go out and 'celebrate' it. Get your hair done, buy some new clothes, get your nails done. Dressing up a bit always makes me feel better about myself (appearance wise anyway!)

(This is a bit deep, but I used to really hate getting old. Then about 5 years ago one of OH's best friends died of heart cancer just after his 30th birthday. It was totally out of the blue and such a shock to all his friends and family. Ever since then me and OH think instead of 'Oh no I'm 30' We always try and think 'Oh great we made it to 30th '.
Sometimes it helps!!)

 

[Tadpole]

I LOVE being in my 30s. I am 31 in a couple of weeks and find it great. I was always so stressed in my 20s and felt I had so many expectations to live up to. Don't get me wrong - I had a fab time & partied my 20s away - but I KNOW myself much better and far more happy & content with things. I also put up with less cr*p from other people and am not afraid to say what I think.

And yeah - there are LOADS of gorgeous women in their 30s and beyond. I am like a fine wine!!!

 

[Squiglet]

I feel old... I turn 30 next year.. and the whole Patrick Swayze thing has made me feel even older as I remember when Dirty Dancing came out and he was YOUNG... I was young.

 

[Tina & Gabs]

I agree with Misslarue, go out and pamper yourself and have a real good night.

I turned 30 in November and it really isn't that bad. Remember it's just a number and being in the 30's gang is actually quite good.

 

[Emma58]

I turned 30 last year and I was not impressed at all. It's not that bad though go out have some fun and let your hair down

 

[Happybunny]

I remember feeling the same way this time last year as my 30th was approaching. I had a blast in my 20s and thought that was it. But guess what? 30 turned out to be the best year ever!!!! I became pregnant! Now I feel my life is just beginning....

Have a pamper day, buy some new clothes, get your hair done, have a fab party! You're not old, you're where all the cool kids are at

 

[NIE]

I am going to try and plan something so that me and hubby can do something together for the first time without Adam.

Feeling nervous about leaving him but I have to do it sometime. xxx

 

[Lou]

I'll be turning 34 this year. I feel old and ugly most of the time but when I can be arsed to make an effort I scrub up ok and for my years I think I've achieved plenty to be proud of. I'm sure you have to

 

[Sherlock]

I embraced 30. I spent most of my 20's wanting them to just pass me by and to hit my 30's as I felt that was when I would come into my own. 20's are more like a trial run for the real thing I felt

I actually feel more stable, settled, comfortable with who I am in my 30's. I'm no longer a girl, but a woman (being referred to as a girl in my 20's annoyed the crap out of me) and I've enjoyed them.

I'm 37 now and turn 38 in October. I feel confident in my looks (they are holding up pretty well so far), ok I have some body issues espeically with being PG atm, but hope to be able to get back into shape once LO is here and feel really confident and capable of what lies ahead.

But 30's are great IMHO. I'd not go back to being 20 something ever.

 

[Moomum]

I felt the same when I turned 30 I hated it. Buy hey - that's water under the bridge. You'll settle into it hun.

When is your actual birthday? Mine is on 29th March and I will be 45

Does that make you feel better pmsl

 

[meb]

the night before i turned 30 i was laying in bed nearly crying, thinking that the next day my life would be over, in the end my boyfreind (now my husband) said right i have had enough of this get up and get dressed, at 11.00 we went to a club i had one vodka, a quick dance and then declared that i was bored and could we go home!!!

had a fab party and then really loved my 30's they are so much better than my 20's - probably beacuse i am settled, have more disposable income can afford holidays and blow a weeks wages on a new outfit if i WANT to but the important bit is i dont HAVE to. (37 now)

 

[emma28]

I can sympathise. I'm 30 in January and dreading it already.

It might not be so bad, I feel 50 most of the time anyway

 

[emma28]

I can sympathise. I'm 30 in January and dreading it already.

It might not be so bad, I feel 50 most of the time anyway

 

[Kylie1007]

My hubby will be 30 in October and next year in July it will be my turn . I still feel 21 8) Although if I drank the boxes of wine I did at that age, I'd kill myself now

 

[Kylie1007]

My hubby will be 30 in October and next year in July it will be my turn . I still feel 21 8) Although if I drank the boxes of wine I did at that age, I'd kill myself now

 

[Rubys mummy]

Oh you old fart, here have a hug

Idreaded turning 30, I was fretting sooo much but do you know what, my life changed at 30...

I was divorced @ 29 and felt lonely and horrid. I tried lonely hearts adverts , met lots of cranks then decided just before my 30th I didnt need a man.

2 weeks after my 30th I met OH and now we have the most beautiful daughter (I fell pregnant @ 34 with our first child) and I have never been happier with myself or my life. Something clicked when I turned 30 and I suddenly feel comfortable in my skin and relaxed about everything.

I have a great job I love, a great OH, a fab house, af the most wonderful little girl in the whole wide world!!!

30's ROCK!!!!

p.s I am fast approaching 40 so dont know if I will feel as positive about hiting that milestone