I am the proud mother of a 2.5 year old boy and a 5 week old boy. My first pregnancy I got one tiny stretch mark on my left side and a slight mark on the top and bottom of my belly button, which was not noticeable at all afterward. I was so proud of that one on my side, I felt like it was the mark my precious little boy left to remind me of the time I nurtured him in my womb. I just gave birth to my second precious little boy, and he made a lot more of a mark during his stay! Here is a picture of what my belly looks like now. He stretched his brothers marks way further and added three of his own on my right side. Though I was sad that I won’t ever look the same in a bikini, this site really reminded me what an honour those marks are to carry. Some women try for years and desperately want a child but are unable, imagine what they would give to have a mark like mine. I am so blessed and honoured to have birthed two beautiful children, one natural in the hospital, and the second natural at home. They are my biggest pride and joy, and I embrace everything about being a mother….even my new body.
March 25th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
you look awesome!
March 26th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Aww you still have the linea negra. Your shape still looks great too.
March 26th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
your tummy looks beautiful!
April 8th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
thanks for your thoughtful post, you really inspired me to be more thoughtful about my marks rather than just lamenting them. my sister has been trying for a while and I know she would be grateful for marks like mine. your tummy is lovely. m
April 19th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
You still have a lovely body. Sexy, full, curvy, round, luscious. Yes, you are blessed. PS your small stretch marks aka mama stripes, cute!
May 5th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
u look fantastic!!!