For the first months postpartum, I developed a low self esteem about the way my body looked. I now had a pouchy tummy and a spare tire around my waste. I felt self consious and embarrased about my post baby body. Although I didn’t get many stretch marks, (well, a few on my thighs…) I gained nearly 70 pounds during pregnancy with the onset of Preeclampsia. After giving birth I lost 45 lbs with in the first 2 weeks. Here I am 9 months postpardum, and 25 lbs heavier than when I started. When I got pregnant I wore a size 6 and now I am a size 10, and I really don’t mind the extra baby weight. I feel like I wear it proudly and have a beautiful son to show for it. I am proud to be a mother and have accepted my body’s new curvier shape. What a wonderful website for sharing the “real” look of motherhood!!!
You look great – amazing, womanly curves! And that boy is a heart breaker.
Your baby is gorgeous, and you are obviously producing generous amounts of milk! I love his hair too! Enjoy your nursing time.
I agree. You look great! Your son is gorgeous!
You look great! I’m 5 months post and still have 25 pounds to go. Its worth it for our beautiful babies. Your son is adorable – love his hair and beautiful browns=)
God, I miss nursing… :(
I love your DS’s hair, btw. He’s adorable and you look great!!!!!!!!!
Your nursing picture made me smile so broadly, he is gorgeous, and looks so blissfully happy. Your body looks great!
You look great dear! DS is a sweetie too!
So good to see a real womanly shape, I too am breastfeeding 10 months on with baby number 3… My tummy shape is like yours, size 10 & 14 on top.
I think you look great! so lovely to see you breastfeeding… It really is about the babies.
love these pics – your body looks great! and love the feeding one – i too am breastfeeding my 15mth girl still and loving it! our bodies are really amazing no?! maybe we should love them a little more…
can’t wait til my boobies get that full!
I personally think you look great.
you look extremely beautiful, and so does your adorable son. i host breast feeding circles at home for single mothers. if any are seeking to join, samantha_cushing46@yahoo.com a motherly friendly environment, women only