Recently I've changed my outlook regarding my own body. Yes I have close to a thousand stretch marks, a c-section scar, a loose "flap" of skin that rests above my c-section scar (which one of my c-section/vbac friends calls her "shelf"), and boobs that have descended about six inches. Would I ever wear a bikini again? Not a chance in hell! But that doesn't mean I hate my body, in fact I am very proud of the way I look after two kids. I am still hit with an occasional twinge of jealousy when I see a Victoria's Secret model but I remind myself of how rich my life is and what I have to show for why my body looks the way it does.
One week before Lennon was born.
Almost a year after Lennon was born.
I hope these pictures didn't scare any girls without children into not having them! I promise they are worth it! : )
I wish I could fully accept mine! I have a total of 3 stretch marks on my side which I can't complain about but the boobs! My god, the boobs!!! And the baby roll. And the new, much wider hips. ERRR. It is worth it but it takes a special woman to accept the new body. I am not that special woman. I would rather have stretch marks and be super skinny like you!!
ReplyDeletewoman, i say your stomach looks pretty freakin amazing now after two kids!
ReplyDeleteand i know beyond any doubt that if/when i get pregnant i will definitely get stretch marks from hell. i mean, i have stretch marks from gaining weight these past two years and from all my lifting in college!! blah. but i don't care.