As Baby O. approaches 5 months, I have to say that I am feeling really good. Not just because the weight is gone and there’s next to no evidence that I endured 50 weeks of pregnancy just a few short months ago (other than those sexy thick nursing bra straps). It’s about more than what’s on the outside. It’s not about having a flat stomach again some day or shrinking down the mum-bum or anything like that. It’s about how I’m feeling from the inside out.
Strong.
Healthy.
Beautiful.
This journey that I’m on began before kids. Before marriage and really, before I ever realized there was a journey to be had. It’s a journey about loving and appreciating myself for the skin that I’m in.
My skin.
My body.
My flaws.
It’s about realizing that only I can change who I am. No book, no friend, no drug can do that for me. Change comes from the inside out and I have been changing in so many ways. With each change comes new discoveries about myself.
Strength I didn’t know I had.
Passion I didn’t know existed.
Determination that fuels my body.
I haven’t had children yet so I’m not sure exactly how I will feel after but I hope it is the way you have described! Yes, womens bodies will change after pregnancy, but with the ‘flaws’ come such incredible increases in strength, love, and passion!
LOVE your attitude! We just hit the 6 month mark over here
Yay! It goes by so quickly doesn’t it??!!
Beautiful. I completely agree that the hard work I have accomplished after having kids is more rewarding to see how I have grown into loving my body for what it can do over what it looks like and believing in my strength instead of my size. Love this!
Thanks! We are pretty amazing aren’t we?!
yeahh that is so beautiful!! I think as women we are often overly critical and realizing how amazing we are is awesome. love this
Thanks! It’s very true, we expect much more of ourselves than is reasonable sometimes and forget to celebrate how amazing we already are!
These affirmations are awesome!
Thank you!
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