Pregnant with #2! (Kylie)
I got pregnant by accident with my first child, perfect pregnancy, nothing went wrong. Was in labor for 14 hours, pushed for two. Had a beautiful baby boy, all NATURAL…NOT ONE drug on January 25th, 2009. Up until about 6 months postpartum I didn’t loose but 20 pounds after giving birth, [...]
6 Months PP Update (Shannon)
Previous entries:
First
Second
Third
Age: 23
Children: 2 children
Births: 2 cesareans
PP: 3.5 years pp, and 10 months pp
I am now 10 months pp (these pictures are from 6 months pp, but my body hasn’t changed much since these). I got up to 177 with Liam (I am 5’2”),and I am now 133, so I have about 18 pounds [...]
1 month after twins, born at 35 weeks 3 days (Jacoba)
I had my son in 2008, and shortly after decided that I would pursue my dream of helping an infertile couple have a child. I met a wonderful couple in November, and by March 2009 we had contracts signed, and were moving ahead to transfer day! We transferred two embryo’s in May, (not my genetics) [...]
A Hard Road, but Worth Every Second (Anonymous)
I have struggled with an eating disorder in various forms since I was 15, and cannot remember a time when I didn’t feel fat. During a period of relative sanity I had my son, at 19 (maybe that’s not very sane, in retrospect). The pregnancy was great and he is a wonderful nearly-8-year-old, but [...]
Feeling Confident (Jill)
Age: 32
2 pregnancies
Children aged 5 years & 8 years
I had my first child at 24. Before becoming pregnant I weighed about 140 lbs. I gained 67 lbs. during that pregnancy. Before my second birth (27 years old) I had lost all of the weight plus some and got down to 136 lbs. During the second [...]
This is beautiful??? (Anonymous)
I don’t understand how many of you ladies can consider this as still being beautiful. I can’t stand the sight of my stomach…it is a stomach of a 90 year old woman on a 30 year old body. I am not overweight, I am happy with the rest of my body, but I just hate [...]
Overcome with Emotion (Liz)
I had a baby boy by c section in July of 2003 and I was overjoyed. I gained 65 pounds with the pregnancy, and lost a small portion of it slowly over 6 years. In February 2009, I wasn’t happy at all with the way I looked and it showed in my marraige. I felt [...]
Mum of three babies after 2 pregnancies -Twins (Natasha)
I had my first daughter at 19. I had a healthy, uneventful pregnancy and a beautiful natural birth. I carried small, and my body returned to normal very soon after Anna was born. At the time I thought it was so different, and struggled for a short time to come to terms with those changes. [...]
Triplet Mom + One - Update (Tabitha)
Original entry here.
23years old
2pregnancies
Riley(g) Aiden(b) Chloe(g) age 2 1/2
Brennan 11months
This is an update, i had GGB triplets in 07 and then a singleton boy in 09. I was a mother to 4 before i turned 23. The stress my body underwent was amazing! I had a gap in my ab muscles big [...]
13 mos PP, and 18 lbs to go… (Anonymous)
Age: 28
Pregnancies: 3
Births:2
PP: 13 months
Well, I just figured I would share with you a pic of my belly, since I have looked at most of yours. I am looking for some honest feedback about my body. With both of my pregnancies I gained a lot of wait in my 6- 7th month. [...]
New Body - Courtesy of Two Miracles (Danni)
Both of my pregnancies were an up and down battle. My pre-pregnancy weight before my first daughter was a beautiful 140 pounds that I was very proud of being only 5′5″. I thought I was beautiful and had curves in all of the right places. A little younger than 18 when I found out I [...]
Update (Anonymous)
Age: 22
How many kids: 2 babies one age 8 months and one 3 years old
Hello to all the beautiful mommies . I first would like to say that i love this site and it has helped get through some rough times about my body image. it has shown me that there’s many women out there [...]
8.5 Postpartum, Update (Kristin)
Age:22 years old
Number of children: two, age 2 years old and 8.5 months old
how far postpartum:8.5 months
Hey, My name is Kristin, i have posted on here 2 other times, once when i had my first child, then again after i had my second child. I decided that i would do an update on how we [...]
2 Weeks PP - Update (Berni)
I originally posted around 3 months after the birth of my son, again at 6 and a half months pp, and 38 weeks into this pregnancy.
My daughter was born 10 days late on the 22nd December 2010. I had actually gone into hospital that day to book an elective C section, due to being post [...]
This is me (Anonymous)
23 years old
I am now pregnant with my 3 child (10 weeks) and have had 2 births.
My 1st son is 2.9 years old and my second son is 12 months old
I have had a bad body image for such a long time. I always felt like my body was wrong after giving birth to my [...]
Worth it - Update (Regina)
Previous entries here and here.
I have posted here several times now. This website keeps me going. Reminds me that there is nothing wrong with my body. There is something wrong with other’s expectations of me.
I am beautiful. I am strong. I am 21 and I have carried 2 babies 8 days overdue each. I have [...]
After 2 kids and 2 c-sections (Milia)
Age: 28
Pregnancy/live birth: 2 (both c-section)
How far long postpartum: 3 and half months
Age of kid(s) = 15 months; 3 and a half months
Weight gain during pregnancy: 35 lbs; 40 lbs
First, I would like to mention this site has helped me tremendously when I was at my lowest point. My first son was born via emergency [...]
Update (Bryana)
This is my other post.
The last time I posted, I was only 2 ½ months post partum. I had already lost all of my pregnancy weight, and was happy about that. Since my last post, I have continued to lose weight. I weigh less now than I did when I was 11 years old. [...]
2 Children 13 months apart (Desiree)
Age: 20
2 pregnancies, 2 C- sections
Cesarean birth
14 month old daughter
17 day old son
I had my first child, a girl on 10- 17- 2008. It was a long labor, and after pushing for 2 hours and high blood pressure, with a fever of 103 they took me into the OR for an emergency C section. Where [...]
I Love My Body Now (Anonymous)
I have always had body issues, as many women do. I always thought I was fat, even when I wasn’t. I never felt that I had a beautiful body, I had too many stretch marks, my tummy was too big, etc. When I became pregnant with my daughter, I weighed 180 lbs. [...]
153 and 9mo. PP (Anonymous)
After having my homebirth in March, I was 155lb, i got down to 136 w/out doing anything but breastfeeding but am now back up to 153ish. Before pregnancy i was 128. 174 at heaviest while 9mo preg. My thighs, upper arms, ‘muffin top’, and saggy boobs are my biggest annoyances. I love my body but [...]
3 Months Postpartum - 2nd Pregnancy (Rachel)
Original entries here and here.
Since I already have belly pics from both my first and second pregnancy on this site, these are all postpartum. As always, I welcome emails at rachelsigfried@yahoo.com. I’d also like to give a special thanks to Bonnie for blessing us with this site.
~Age: 29
~Number of pregnancies and births: 2
~How [...]
Update: 3 Years, 3 Surgeries and 3 Kids Later (Val)
Original entry here.
My kids are now almost 3 and the twins are 19 months old! We have moved to a new town and I struggle with continuing to lose weight. I am now at 182 lbs, but part of it has been gaining muscle! I do 30-40 mins of Tae Bo 4-5 times a week. [...]
Update - 18months PP 38 weeks pregnant (Berni)
Age - 20
I originally posted around 3 months after the birth of my son, and again when I was 6 and a half month postpartum. Around the time of my last post I’m ashamed to admit I became very depressed about my body and started to make myself sick, thankfully I realised how stupid [...]
Feeling Destroyed (Anonymous)
second pregnancy
first child
4 and a half months post partum
26 yrs old.
to start off , i love my daughter with everything that i have.. she makes me smile and laugh and feel complete.. she is the reason i get up in the morning these days..
now.. she is my second pregnancy but first to term. about [...]
My Dream Came True (SCS)
Age: 29
Number of pregnancies: 2
Births: 1
Childs age: 2yrs
First I want to say I love this site. I just wish this site had more true plus size women. So I am posting my pics. I have always wanted children but was told I would probably have trouble getting pregnant due [...]
Update (Sierra)
Original entries here and here.
I have posted on here twice & will probably only post again once more after this, but I do love visiting this site quite often. I love seeing how many brave, wonderful, & extremely beautiful mothers are out there!! Please ladies always keep your head held high and know you are [...]
There is Hope, I am Proof (Jessica)
Original entries here and here.
This is my 3rd post. I am currently pregnant with #2 (25 weeks) I want to show you that there is hope and I am proof. I am including some previous pictures and some current pictures of my stretchmarks, because so many people tell you “they will fade”, “give it time” [...]
Mother of two, 4 months PP (Anonymous)
~Age: 22
~Number of pregnancies and births: 2 Pregnancies and births
~The age of your children, or how far postpartum you are: 3 Year old and 4 month old
At the age of 18, i had just ended a one year relationship and was looking forward to just being young and enjoying myself. Five weeks after saying goodbye [...]
Mummy of one and one to come with major self esteem issues (Anonymous)
Im 19, i had my child on the 5th novemer 2008 she is now almost 12 months old
I am currently pregnant im 21 weeks
Iv always had self esteem issues mainly because i had to try match up to me perfect sister! she is skinny beautiful and very talented and i was just the chub kid [...]
Twins and one on the way … my body’s journey! (Nicole)
At last I found a person whom I wanted to spend the rest of my life with and our engagement was made even more special a week later when we found out I was pregnant, then special again when I found out it was twins
My twin pregnancy went beautifully, the girls had to [...]
My Body, My Story (Anonymous)
i am 24 and have been blessed with two gorgoeus boys, with my first pregnancy i got very big very quick! i was being asked at 20 weeks when i was due by people thinking it must be any day now. Of course the problem is when you get big quick you get loads of [...]
Mother of Two Baby Boys (Anonymous)
Age: 24
Two Pregnancys/ Two Births.
Children Ages: 2 1/2 & 10 weeks.
I find it pretty hard being 24 and dealing with friends and their perfect bodys in bikinis..their perky boobs, and flat stomachs, lack of stretch marks. My husband says I look great in my body now, but when your not used to something its hard [...]
Hating My Post-Baby Body (Anonymous)
I was always in great shape. I used to have visible abs, perky boobs, and a pretty shape. I got pregnant at 18 by my high school sweetheart, and had my daughter at 19. I put on 85 lbs with my first pregnancy. I suffered from terrible ppd and for a long time was depressed [...]
Tif’s Story (Tif)
im 21
Second child
19 months PP
i had just gotten into college and was ready to have the time of my life. however i met this wonderful guy and it was love at first sight. i got pregnant soon after. i was scared. i knew that my parents would never accept it and i also knew [...]
Wishing to be confident again (Anonymous)
My age 23. Two children ages 3 and 1
I became pregnant at the age of 19 with my first son. I was scared for about half a second, then thrilled. I was worried about what would happen to my body, I was always very fit. But I knew a lot of girls who had babies [...]
Mother of two miracles (Mikayla)
AGE: 20
NUMBER OF PREGNANCIES: 2
NUMBER OF BIRTHS: 2 both vaginal, 1 with no pain meds.
Wow, where to start. First of all I love this site. I feel like I am the only mother who got stretch marks or who is not in her pre pregnancy clothes a few months after birth. I hate that [...]
So it doesn’t really matter after All (Deineria)
First, I love this site. I think it provides immeasurable comfort to moms from all walks of life, and I also feel it is a reality check for those who initially believe what they see in magazines represents a fair picture of most women.
I had my first son when I was 19. I was a [...]
Maren
This picture is taken 6 months after my second pregnancy.
My name is Maren. I was 23 when the picture was taken last year. I live in Norway with my husband and two girls.
27 weeks pregnant (Justine)
My body has been though alot in this past year, Dec 19th 2008 i found out i was pregnant i started to gain weight right away and knew it something wasnt right i wasnt suppost to have a gut at a month and a half!!, at 6 weeks i went in and there were [...]
22 years old on my second pregnancy I’m at 23 weeks (Lissete)
Hi im Lissete. I am on my second pregnancy at 23 weeks now , my first child i gained 75 lbs , i have always dealt with poor body image since i grew to a d cup at age 10. i was 17 years old when i had my daughter my pre-pregnancy weight was 127 [...]
Game Day (Deb)
When she’s out, she can make her own choices. When to eat, when to cry, peas or carrots, Dr. Seuss or Mercer Mayer… which bands to like, which instruments to play, what college to attend, who to marry (or not marry). And yes. One day, the time will come, and she will [...]
2 Babies Later (Bryana)
When I was 17 I found out I was pregnant for the first time. My boyfriend and I were without a doubt scared beyond belief but also very excited about the new adventure we were about to take on. I found out I was pregnant April 2005. I was still in high school, but graduated [...]
A work in progress… (Anonymous)
I was so glad to come upon this site and will share it with other moms. I have ALWAYS struggled with my image, always have tried to keep up with the magazines, etc…..never really felt 100% confident except maybe my wedding day….I’m 5′3″ and weighed 120 in High School (really thin for me…Ive always had [...]
Don’t know what to think…… (Anonymous)
I found out I was pregnant in March 2007 and I gave birth to my beautiful daughter November 2008. I am now almost 10 month PP and I still don’t know what to think of my body. Some days are good and I think I look great and others I just want to cover every [...]
22 years old, three beautiful kids (Andree)
My story starts about four years ago, when I met the man of my life. Shortly after dating we decided to get married, and start a family of our own. We were wed in August 2006, and then in November 2006 found out that we were expecting a baby! I didn’t gain much weight up [...]
11 Months Postpartum (Anonymous)
Original entry here.
11 months postpartum
2 sons, a 5 year old and a one year old
Just wanted to update after my pregnancy weight loss. It’s been close to a year since my wonderful son was born and he is just amazing. When I first posted, I was literally crying every day over my stomach. [...]
23 year old mum with 2 kids. 7 months PP (Anonymous)
Hi, I am a 23 year old mum with 2 boys. Aged 2.5 and 7 months. I love my children and think they are the most wonderful gift that has been given to me. I wish I could think the same about my body.
I don’t think I look to bad for someone that has 2 [...]
Destination : Self Acceptance (Tee)
Age: 26
2 pregnancies
2 children ages 10 and 18 months
I’ve posted here before under “Almost a year later“. Its now a little over a year and a half since the birth of my youngest. And I gotta say I am still striving to love the body that has become me. Despite my best efforts my [...]
This is me - sagging boobs and all (Astrid)
Hi everyone,
First of all I just want to say thank you to all the women that have posted on this page, I have learned a lot from reading your stories and looking at your pictures. I think this webpage is so important. [...]
Finally Confident in a Bikini….After Two Kids! (Anonymous)
This is my third submission to SOAM. My first was 2.5 years after my first son was born by Cesarean. My second was 1 month after my successful home VBAC. Now my VBAC baby is about to turn 1 year old and my journey with this body continues.
I haven’t worn a bikini since before my [...]
Annoyed and Hiding (Anonymous)
why is it if you dont get a flabby pooch or stretch marks you get women saying nasty things about you (women who were unfortunate in the after baby dept)? I have had 2 kids, one is going to be 4 soon and one who is 9 months and I have no stretch marks or [...]
4 Months PP (Anonymous)
im a single teen mother of two . im 17 and im 4 months post partum .. i fell in love at a young age wanted a baby for unconditional love & to be in love got dumped pregnant with my second do to the work of a home wrecker , & a bad [...]
Twin Tummy, 5 yrs Post-partum (Anonymous 83)
I’m 33 now, our oldest son is 8 and the twins (boy & girl) are 5. Both pregnancies were term and all babies big and healthy (Oldest son - 8lbs, 9oz…twin daughter - 6lbs, 9oz…twins son - 7lbs, 6oz). Twins had to be induced at 40 weeks + 1 day (40 weeks is [...]
2.5 Months PP, Second Cesarean in 2.5 Years (Shannon)
Previous posts here and here.
age:22
Pregnancies:2 pregnancies and 2 births
I wrote that I would eventually post some pictures of my PP body, so I am! I am now 3 months PP…the pictures are 2.5 months PP though! The part where my stomach hangs from my cesarean really bugs me…but it has gotten better! [...]
Struggling for Acceptance (Anonymous)
I’m 24 years old and I’m a mother to a 2 1/2 year old daughter and a 10 month old son. I got pregnant when I was 21 though it really wasn’t in my plans at that time. I was not married when I found out, but my BF and I did what [...]
Not Giving Up and Acceptance (Alex)
Name: Alex
Age: 30
Pregnancies: 2 Births: 2
DD1: 3 yrs old
DD2: 1 yr old
I’m so glad I found this website. I have been looking for a site like this for a little while now because I want to know more about other real women out there and their experiences (not celebrities-they don’t count and real) and to [...]
Mind Versus Body (Genevieve)
Age:24
#of preg/births:2
children:4, and almost 3
While stumbling upon this site I was actually surprised to find a LOT of moms like me who not only became young mothers but also a lot of mothers who struggled with eating disorders. I am one as well. I have had an eating disorder since I was 14. [...]
A Work in Progress! (Anonymous)
I’m finally starting to love my body again. I guess I shouldn’t say I’m starting to love my body “again” because this really is the first time. My daughter (now three years old) was born when I was 19. Prior to getting pregnant, I was at the lowest weight I’d ever been, had relatively perky [...]
Update: 22, Surviving Newborn Twins and a 2yo (Sierra)
I recently posted on here when i was 2 weeks postpartum with twins. I am now 5 weeks postpartum and wanted to share with everyone the update. My girls are doing fabulous. They are both breast feeding like champs and since birth have each gained 2lbs!! My 2 yr old is doing so great with [...]
Elephant Belly (Anonymous)
When I was pregnant with my second baby, everyone thought I was having twins, I was so big. It’s just that I have a short torso and am skinny so there was nowhere for the baby to go but out….. way out. Hence the extra skin. Or elephant skin as my older [...]
12 Years Later (Anonymous)
I’m 36 and three months pregnant with number two!! I’ll be 37 at delivery, so I’m technically an “older mom” although I don’t feel like one. My son Zac is 12, so I spaced them out a bit I actually posted here a few years ago, just as I was starting [...]
One Year Ago Today (Zahra)
We found out we were pregnant with Rory 6 weeks after having a miscarriage. I know we were so blessed for it to happen so quickly. I was so excited to be pregnant and really focused on enjoying the pregnancy despite our concerns that we would lose another baby. I have always had to work [...]
Marks of Life (Shi)
~Your Age: 25
~Number of pregnancies and births: 2 at time of writing this, currently now have three!
~The age of your children, or how far postpartum you are: at the time my boys were 2.5 and 1 month old. They are now almost 5, 2.5, and 7months
I wrote this back when you had a post about [...]
Slowly Gaining Self-Acceptance (Becc)
I am 23 and have 2 beautiful boys. My eldest is 6 and my youngest is 10 months. I have always been a larger shaped women and with a husband my height, my body issues have been hard to deal with, knowing we are around the same weight. After having my youngest, I feel as [...]
2nd Baby 12 weeks PP, I Hate My Body! (2nd Time Mom)
I was 18 when I got pregnant with my first and gave birth when I was 19, and then when I had just turned 21 I became pregnant again, and Just gave birth in March. My baby is 12 weeks old. She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz I am breastfeeding and doing Wii Fit [...]
22, Surviving a 2yr Old and Newborn Twins! (Sierra)
Age: 22
Number of pregnancies: 2, 3 children
Age: 2 yrs old, and 2 week old twins (2 weeks postpartum)
I had my first child, my son at age 20, he was 7lbs 11oz born vaginally and perfect in every way! i got thru the entire pregnancy no stretchmarks or anything lost all the baby weight and then [...]
2 Years Postpartum and Still Can’t Come to Terms (Anonymous)
Number of Pregnancies: 2 and 1 live birth
Children :1 child, almost 2 1/2 years post partum
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this website that allows me not to feel so alone and to understand that I am not the only woman struggling to cope with the changes brought after pregnancy. I [...]
32 Year Old Mom of 2 Boys (Anonymous)
~Your Age: 32
~Number of pregnancies and births: 2 pregnancies, 2 births
~The age of your children, or how far postpartum you are: 2 boys ages 20 months and 5 months
At 5′7″, I weighed 145 lbs all through high school. I was all muscle, and on the cheerleading squad, and I thought I [...]
My Second Entry - Still Trying to Accept Me (Angele)
Original entry here.
~Your Age: 28.. almost 29.
~Number of pregnancies and births: 2
~The age of your children, or how far postpartum you are: My children are almost 8 and almost 4; 3 and a half years PP.
Hello to all you wonderful ladies,
I have written in here before and wanted to update. In my [...]
34 Weeks with Baby #2 (Amy)
I am a 27 year old homeschooler and own my own business. I had a hospital birth with DD#1 (will be 4 in August), but quickly fell into a crunchy life style including healthier eating, baby wearing and cloth diapering. DD self weaned shortly after her 3rd birthday. I am looking forward to giving birth [...]
8 Months Postpartum After Two Children (Ashley)
im 22 years old, i became pregnant at age 19 and on my 21st first birthday, *happy birthday mommy, here is your failing epidural!!!*
my stomach was actually worse with my first child after she was born, even though my second was a pound larger weighing in at 8lbs 9oz and she gave me more stretch [...]
9 Years Ago (Elle)
9 years ago I was 18 years old. I had just finished high school and was happy. My plan never included children. I met him on a warm night in August. I became pregnant a few weeks later. I lost my child at 22 weeks gestation. It was depressing and sad. I was a mess. [...]
5 Weeks PP 2nd Baby (Shannon)
Original entry here.
i had liam april 10 via cesarean at 11:53, 7 lbs 15 oz, 19 in. he is very healthy, although i am still so scared to lose him. it has been a very emotional month…the 1 year anniversary since connor passed was may 1st. i miss him so much, he [...]
Still Trying to Accept my “Shape” (Anonymous)
I am 25 years old. I had my second baby 8.5 months ago. I look at my body and think “wow i don’t look as BAD as i thought i would after my second but I look nothing like I did 5 years ago haha.” Then again, I haven’t stopped breastfeeding yet…So, I don’t know [...]
I’ve Learned a TON at Twenty-One (Abby)
Most people my age are changing their majors in college, because they decided they don’t really like Art History as much as they thought they would.
They know exactly how many beers they can drink and probably still drive home.
They still are secretly thrilled that Mom can’t tell them what to eat or the “appropriate” way [...]
My Baby Bellies (Kelly)
I can not believe that I have accidentally found this wonderful website – a breath of fresh air!! Thank you so much for dispelling the myth that we all go straight back to our post baby bodies, it is such a relief to see that others know this fact and accept it. Why should we [...]
Hopeful (Tati)
Hi! I’ve been coming on this site since I was 3 months pregnant and I absolutely love it.
Now finally… I’m actually posting something. Ha!
The first time I got pregnant was at 21 years old. I found out with in a week of being pregnant that I was…well knocked up! Haha although it was [...]
C-Section Scar (serenebabe)
(Originally posted 4.28.09 at her blog.)
I hate the doctor who did the c-section to get Althea out. My midwives suggested it’s possible I make scar tissue well and that an incision close to my first c-section wasn’t an option. Maybe that’s true. I still hate that doctor. First of all, she never even told me [...]
22 year old mother of 4 under the age of 2! (Tabitha)
I got pregnant with spontaneous triplets when i was 20. I had them two months early on july 1st 2007. At 21 i got pregnant again with my last baby and it was only one! He is now two months old and growing wonderfully! He had to be 3 weeks early [...]
2nd Pregnancy and still loving it - 21 weeks preggo (Rachel)
Previous entry can be seen here.
Here I am at 21 weeks with our second child. I would be happy to keep you guys posted on this pregnancy with progression pic submissions from this point out but I just don’t want to steal space from others. I’d like to invite all to shoot me [...]
The Beautiful Body My Little Ones Gave Me! (Krysti Renee)
Pictures - -
First, 2 months after having my 2nd Baby
Second and Third, 1 year after having my 2nd Baby
Fourth, my Breasts 6 months after I quit breastfeeding my Son (they’re mine again! =)
Fifth, My Daughter & I in March 2009
Sixth, My Son in March 2009
My Story - -
I’m Krysti and I [...]
3 1/2 Years Postpartum with Second Baby (Monique)
name: monique
Age:24, had first baby at 16 and second at 20
Children: 2 little girls 6 and 3 almost 3 and a half years post parterm
First off i found this site along time ago but didnt ever think i would get the guts to send anything. but i now love my body just the way it [...]
Thankful and Blessed but Still Trying to Accept (mummyoftwodarlings)
Ok, so I have been visiting this site for over a year now in the hope of it helping me accept and love my post baby body.
I am 30 years old, mother of 2 beautiful children. A daughter aged 3 and a son aged 16 months.
I married my first love in 2004 at around [...]
Young mom Trying to Accept her Postpartum Body (Amanda)
Hello everyone I am a proud 20 year old mother of two beautiful little girls. Brianna born November 19 2006 at 3:34pm weighing 6 pounds 11.9 ounces and 19.5 inches long, and Savanna born January 15 2009 at 7:52am weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces and 20 inches long. Both my girls came on there due [...]
Update (K)
Previous entry here.
Just wanted to give everyone an update on my progress after posting a previous story on the site
I have noticed a change in my body and my confidence is beginning to grow. I will never wear a bikini again but the skin has tightened and my tummy is flatter
I have started exercising and [...]
7 Weeks Postpartum (Anonymous)
Age:25
Number of children: 2
This is me today. I had my second baby 7 weeks ago. I have always had issues with my body. All throughout college I suffered from bulimia. The only time I ever felt sexy was during pregnancy. I ate whatever I wanted without guilt. It really helped me overcome my issues with [...]
3 Children in 3 years (twins) Coming to terms with the change (Anonymous)
I found out that i was expecting twins at 19 years old and was then a very slim toned girl, the pregnancy was difficult throughout and i was not lucky when it came to stretch marks. They covered my whole stomach, way up past my bellybutton. They were Very thick, severe purple looking marks and [...]
Cloey
Name: Cloey
Age: 28
Pregnancies: 2 (one live birth)
Age of child: 6 months
People keep telling me how lucky I am to have snapped back so quickly. I was around 120 when I got pregnant at 27. The last time I weighed myself about a week before I gave birth at 28 I was 152. By the [...]
Jill from Yoga Baby TV
Hi! Just wanted to say what a great site and you are welcome to use the below pics if you wish. The first is of me during my first pregnancy in 2005 and the second of me was taken in 2007, just 6 months after the birth of my 2nd child.
My name is Jill [...]
He is Here! (Mary)
Previous entries here and here.
Age: 22
Births: 2, vaginal deliveries
Kids: 2 year old girl, 2 week old boy
Hi, this is my third posting and I love this website! Since my last posting my son arrived. The birth was amazing, 10 hours, with my husband, mom, and sister present. He was 7lbs 3oz and 19.75in. I [...]
10 Months PP with #1 (Lindsay)
My Age: 22
# of Pregnancies- 2
# of Birth- 1
10 Months PP
When I was 16 I went onto birth control pills. By the time I was 19 I decided to get off them. After this, my period was never the same. It was so sporadic that my Doctor told me it would be hard for me [...]
Pregnant with Number Two! (Anonymous)
Your Age: 24
Number of pregnancies and births: Two pregnancies, one birth, one on the way!
The age of your children, or how far postpartum you are: 2years old and 25 weeks pregnant.
I’m a mother of a beautiful 2 year old girl and am pregnant with my 2nd child, a boy! My first pregnancy was a complete [...]
Happy women are willing to show the truth (Britney)
I got pregnant at a young age so already, at 16 besides the fact of being over whelmed about the pregnancy I got stretch marks about a week before I was to turn 9 months. So devastating I though. I was not prepared because I felt as if I’d done everything right, coco butter, lotions, [...]
Learning to Love My Body Again (Anonymous)
I am 33 years old. I have 2 children, that today are ages 6 and 8 years old. I nursed both of them. Before pregnancy, I was no super model, but was healthy, around 140 lbs, with perky nice little B cups. With my first pregnancy, I gained 50 lbs. I quickly lost all that [...]
Reached My Goal (Susy)
I am a 21 yr old mother of an almost 3 month old baby we named William Christian. My husband and I always knew we wanted kids, so 6 months after our wedding we decided to start trying. We got pregnant quickly (3 cycles) and we were both thrilled. Unfortunately, at 5 weeks pregnant, we [...]
Uncomfortable in my own skin (Becky)
Age: 29
2 pregnancies and 3 births
Ages of children: 8yo, 4 mo twins (4 months 1 week postpartum)
My life has been about many journeys. My husband and I got married when we were 18. Of course most people thought I was pregnant… I got pregnant at 20 and had our daughter right before I [...]
14 mos PP - My Story (Anonymous)
2 pregnancies- 1 MC at 16 weeks - one healthy baby. 14 Months postpartum.
Thinking back at how paranoid I was pre-baby, im amazed that i have accepted my new body as much as i have. I know it doesn’t look so bad, and i should wear my mommy body and each and every stretch [...]
Making Peace, Finally (Anonymous)
Having finally embraced that my waistline is not nearly as much of an “attribute” as it once was, I find myself, now at 28 with a 7 and 3 year old, truly loving my curves! I actually enjoy wearing flowing, comfortable, empire waist tops that don’t cling to my now ooooh so soft fleshy tummy [...]
I’ve got “Twin Skin” and I’m Proud of it! (Kasondra)
Previous entry here.
I posted back in July when I was blessed with the exciting news that I would be having twins. I had been bleeding and had to go in for an emergency ultrasound. We found out at that time that we were gonna be in for a wild ride. Surprisingly I [...]
Missing my baby boy, and expecting my second (Shannon)
Before I ever had children I was 5′2″ and 105-110 lbs. I got pregnant with my first (Connor) when I was 19. I got stretchmarks everywhere possible! We had no idea that Connor was going to be born with any issues. He was born emergency c-section at 37 weeks. Right [...]
Loving my mama body! (Anonymous)
I’m a 40 year old mom of a beautiful 5 year old son, his dad accepts and loves my body as it is, and worships me in the most loving way. I was 35 at the time of my son’s birth and gained 50 pounds! I avoided the stretchmarks completely by slathering myself 5 times [...]
Almost There (Mary)
Original entry here.
I am so excited to finally meet my second baby in a few weeks, I just cant stand it! I have my first submission on here and I know its only been a few weeks but I have new pictures! Over the last few months I have been measuring small so my due [...]
3 Years, 3 Surgeries, and 3 Kids Later (Anonymous)
When I met my husband I was a 117lb senior in highschool. We got married December after we graduated (I was 18). 4 months into our marriage I found out I was pregnant. My first pregnancy was text book until I hit 37 weeks and Toxemia set in and I ballooned. I was 135lbs when [...]
PS - Postpartum 21 & 25 Years Later (Anonymous)
Previous entry here.
The wonderful comments from all the young mums have really boosted me. I felt good about my body after my babies were born. But hit my later years and now I hate what I see nude in the mirror. I don’t have stretch marks, nor cellulite, so I am lucky, but all those [...]
Comfortable in my skin (Southern Mama)
Im a 29 yr old mother of a 2 yr old and a 10 month old. I gained 50 lbs with my first baby who was 9 lbs. With my second baby I gained 70 lbs, geez, she was 8lbs 4oz. Both c-sections. I ate anything and everything in sight when I was pregnant with [...]
9 Weeks PP With 2nd Baby (Anonymous)
I’m 24 years old and have given birth to two handsome little boys by C-section. I had my first son in early 2007 and just had my 2nd this past November. My kids are my entire world and I love them them to pieces. The result of my pregnacies and left me stretched, buldged and [...]
2nd Time Around (Anonymous)
My story is 2nd c section was a uk size 10 never had to diet or exercise before even after my first son was born. This time coming to terms with my shape is troubling me its not the weight issue its the shape my tummy has become. 15 months i thought my shape would [...]
3 Months After My Second Baby (Anonymous)
When I had my son last year I was very self conscious about my new body. I would visit The Shape of a Mother frequently to remind me that I am not alone and that my body is indeed beautiful. 3 months after I had him I became pregnant with my daughter. I had her [...]
The Shape of a Mother 2x - 19 Months PP (Anonymous)
I am a 22 year old mother of two great children. My daughter is 4 years and my son is 19 months. I am slowly trying to reclaim my body. I love to see places like this that show how beautiful we are. In my opinion a womans body is MORE beautiful after childbirth…Mabey not [...]
16 Weeks PP, 2nd Baby, 38 Years Old (Anonymous)
This site has made me feel so much better about my post-baby body. I haven’t struggled as much with body issues after baby #2 although I still have 15 pounds to go and haven’t lost any weight since my 1 week checkup despite breastfeeding-baby is now 4 months old. I don’t personally experience much in [...]
Life Changes, Get Used to it! (Mary)
… I tell myself that everyday!
I met my husband while we were overseas in the Army in 2005, we were married in April 2006, and 9 months and 10 days later we had our daughter, she is amazing! We are going to be welcoming our son in March and cant wait! I love being a [...]
Six Months After Second Cesarean (Anonymous)
I am back to pre-pregnancy weight but in better shape so yes it’s possible - even after a cesarean. I gained about 45 pounds each time. Afterwards I stuck to a 1400 calorie a day diet, 2X a week weight training, and 2X a week mat pilates at a local gym during lunch (went back [...]
Postpartum - 21 and 25 Years Later (Anonymous)
My babies are now 21 and 25, weighing in at 7lbs 9ozs and 8lb 3ozs. I so wish we had professional nude photos done then, but we would never have thought of it. Pregnancy is such a beautiful state that it should be recorded. I have one nude profile photo of me [...]
After Two Kids (Anonymous)
My name is Jennifer and I am a mother of 2 of the greatest kids ever! I have a 9 month old son and a 2 year old daughter. I had both of my children at a really young age. As of now, I am only 18 years old. It was hard for me to [...]
I’m Still Coming to Terms (Anonymous)
These photos are of me 6 mo pp with #2. I was 170# pre-pregnancy. I gained 65 with #1. When my first daughter was 15 mo I got pregnant again. This time I gained 35 lbs. I currently weigh 198#s. My belly is sagging and full of stretch marks. When I look at my beautiful [...]
Almost a Year Later (Tee)
Almost a year later after baby no. 2 and I still have yet to lose another 12 lbs before I am back to my old self. Motherhood can really take a toll on some peoples bodies, like myself and some escape with the faintest trace that they ever even carried a baby in their bellies. [...]
Long Hard Road (Anonymous)
I’ve never been perfect. I know this. But for most of my life I’ve been satisfied with my body. As a teenager I had a wonderful body in my opinion. No, I never fit into those size 0 jeans, but I was curvy, had a pretty flat stomach, and all of [...]
3 Years Later and Still This?? (Angele)
Hi everyone, I am 28 years old. I had my first daughter when I was 20. I was 130lbs pre-baby and I gained 38 lbs in 38 weeks and 4 days of pregnancy. I lost most of that weight and was back into a size 7. I became pregnant with my second daughter at the [...]
My Second Pregnancy (Anonymous)
I managed to take pictures all through my second pregnancy. One a month for almost 9 months!
7wks PP, 2nd child, 1st C-sec, 29yrs old (Anonymous)
I started this pregnancy at 120 lbs and delivered at 150. I lost 20 lbs right away and have 10 more to go. My 1st pregnancy was 10 years ago and I weighed 90 lbs (underweight). I gained 40 lbs and snapped right back into shape (a healthier weight of 105ish). This time I am [...]
My Miracle Baby (Anonymous)
I started college in the fall of 2007 where I met my wonderful fiance and my life was going really great. I started dating him in August of 2007 and became pregnant in September. I panicked and sought out to my roommates to figure out what to do. One of them suggested to take vitamin [...]
Anonymous
i’ve been visiting this site for nearly two years now and, since the beginning, i’ve wanted to submit my story. i am a 30 year old mother to two sons, aged 3 and 18 months. we are currently expecting our third baby, through international adoption. my husband and i were married in june of 2004, [...]
I am what I am - a mom (Rachel)
Well here goes nothing… My name is Rachel I’m about to be 21 I have 2 wonderful kids A boy that is 3 and a girl 1. I had my son when I was 17 ( yes i was married and got married at 16 ) and i hated my body after I had him [...]
Mother of Two (Anonymous)
I recently just had my second child, a precious little girl a couple weeks ago. After I had my first child in 2006, I submitted photos to this site. Now after my second I am sending updated ones. With both pregnancies I gained 30lbs, starting out each time around 130. I am currently down to [...]
First Bub @ 16, Second @ 18 (Anonymous)
I had my first baby when i was 16. fell pregnant with my second when i was 17 and had him when i was 18. still with the father and hopefully will be for a while yet. Although i did come looking for a site like this because of the self esteem issues i have [...]
10 Months PP with Baby #2 (Kimi)
I am Kimi. I am a 24 year old mom of 2. My DS is 2 (8-3-06) he was born 8 days late. DD is 10 months (1-25-08) and she was 2 weeks & 2 days late. I gained & lost over 100 pounds in about 2 years. As you can see my children are [...]
Update (Anonymous)
Original entry here.
I thought I’d leave a update… My baby is now 16 months, and my princess is 3. I’m still struggling with my body image, but I did that before I got pregnant the first time… I think this is a fantastic site. I feel beautiful, stronge, and at home here. thanx.
2 Beautiful Boys and an “Apron” (Anonymous)
I was always skinny. 111 pounds before the birth of my first son, and proceeded to gain 55 pounds. I ended up with stretch marks from literally my breasts to a few inches past my knees. After I lost the weight, my breasts were just loose skin, nothing else. My stomach looked pretty wrinkly, but [...]
2 Baby Girls by 20 (Regina)
Previous entry here.
My name is Regina. I became pregnant with my first daughter when I was 16 years old. I planned on giving her up for adoption for the first 5 months of the pregnancy but in the end I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Her father and I were married when I was [...]
Pregnancy Photos (Anonymous)
I’ve included three pictures of my belly when I was pregnant the second time. The one in the white shirt is at 40 weeks, just a few days before labor began. The black shirt is at 37 weeks, and the view from the top of my bulging belly-button is at 34 weeks. I had my [...]
(Anonymous)
i am 27 years and have 2 children. my daughter is 3 and i gave birth to her naturally and she weighed 8 lbs 5 oz. i was in labor for 20 hours with any pain meds.i bounced back so quickly! i loved it. then my husband and i decided to have another baby. we [...]
Second Time Preggo (Anonymous)
So when i was sixteen i got pregnant and when i was 17 on February first 2008 i gave birth to my beautiful little girl Alana Grace Watson,whats really weird is one of my closest friends Ashley took the same journey at the same time and she had her Beautiful little girl Bailey Nicole Robles [...]
12 Weeks After pregnancy #2 (Anonymous)
here is me 12 weeks after my second delivery. i was pregnant with boy/girl twins the first time and sadly we lost our beautiful baby girl 3 weeks after they were born (prematurely). i got pregnant again about 6 weeks after we brought our son home from the hospital. 12 weeks ago i gave birth [...]
20 Year Old Mommy (Anonymous)
I am a 20 y/o SAHM of 2 boys and an air force wife. I got pregnant when my husband (boyfriend at the time obviously) were both 16. Our son was born 10/27/05 when we were 17. We got married in June 2007 and started TTC baby #2 in November. After 1 month of TTC, [...]
My Body 8 Months PP, Second Child (K)
I have always been a healthy weight but still had to watch what I ate.I was pretty naive and assumed that my body would go back to normal straight after birth. I quit smoking as soon as I found out I was pregnant with my son (my first pregnancy)and the weight just piled on. I [...]
6 weeks pp (Anonymous)
For those out there who didn’t automatically return to their pre-pregnancy bodies, I wanted to share what time has done for me so far. The pictures that I am sharing are from my second pregnancy. I had stretch marks with the first and the second. I only gained 44 pounds with my [...]
1 year later!
In 2006 I became pregnant while broken up with my husband, we weren’t married at the time but still seeing each other. At 5 weeks I miscarried and a month later we were married, it was already planned but it devastated me to lose my baby. Eight months later we conceived our son Jacob who [...]
Two boys and trying for one more baby (Anonymous)
I have had two boys that are sixteen months apart. My oldest is three and the baby is almost two. I workout several days a week plus I try to eat as healthy as possible. I am disgusted with my body but I also realize that this body brought two beautiful lives into this world. [...]
My changing belly (Anonymous)
I am 26 years old with 2 kids, 18 months apart. I was lucky, I didn’t get any stretch marks with my first, but my second was a 9 pounder and I’m only 5′2″ so now I have lots of them! At first I didn’t like them, but now they’re my battle scars….a reminder how [...]
2 weeks post-cesarean (Anonymous)
Here are pics of my belly and scar 2 wks after…the scar has not gotten any better. I’m due in 3 wks with #2 and my body is destroyed!
2nd baby - 6 months pp (Anonymous)
I feel so insecure about my new post pardum body. I looked so much better after my first son, but am having a tough time losing weight after my youngest son (my oldest is 3 1/2yrs and my baby is 6months). I feel so ugly compared to many women around the city. I cannot seem [...]
2 years pp and finally… (Anonymous)
2 years pp and finally at a “healthy” weight…
I was overweight before my first pregnancy. I all the pregnancy weight plus 20 pounds after that delivery. TWO YEARS after my second delivery I am finally at what is considered “normal” weight for my height. What I should have weighed before conceiving #1. I am generally [...]
Me after two pregnancies and two c-sections (Anonymous)
I am 26 years old. I have two beautiful daughers ages 7 and 2 years. With my first daughter I was 98 lbs for my first doctor visit at 8 weeks pregnant! I gained about 63 lbs!! I lost the weight pretty quickly and was back down to about 100 lbs.(I am 5ft 5in). Then [...]
One Month Postpartum with Number Two (Anonymous)
My previous entry is here.
A Dream Un-Attained (so far) - (Anonymous)
I have one beautiful daughter who is two years old and I hated my body afterward. I was single and I thought that no one would ever be attracted to me. I was disgusted by myself, and I couldn’t understand how anyone would want to have sex with me. When Brenna was 7 months old [...]
Loving My Stretchmarks (Anonymous)
I have 2 babies, my son is 2.5 and my daughter is 1. My whole life I have been happy with my body except for when my mom would tell me I was getting chunky (which I now know I wasn’t). Before I got pregnant, I was 165 and 5′7. I was muscular and looked [...]
6 Months Postpartum, 2 Kids 15 Months Apart
I am a 24 year old mother of two gorgeous little boys. I had my first son in December 2006. He is now 21 months old. A short 7 1/2 months later I got the surprise of a life time and found out that I was pregnant again. My youngest son is now 6 months [...]
…Extra skin (Anonymous)
Sexy Extra Skin
Here is my belly 9 months after the birth of my 2nd daughter (born 17 months after my first.) I am 28 years old. I gained 50 lbs with my first daughter (born 8 lbs 13 oz), and with her I measured full term at 25 weeks. My 2nd daughter [...]
3 Years Postpartum (Anonymous)
I had a horrible first pregnancy 6 years ago where i gained 81pounds plus alot of stretch marks. I managed to lose all the weight within a few months but was left with a mess of a stomach and butt from stretch marks and extra skin. I gave birth to a second child 3 years [...]
This is Me (Angela)
My name is Angela and I’ve never been a slender girl. I’ve always fought with my weight and have had a poor body image since before puberty (Thanks Mom) It wasn’t until after the birth of my first son Azriel that was I was able to gain some sort of acceptance towards my body. Even [...]
eighteen months postpartum with baby #2 and 100 pounds lighter (Anonymous)
My entire life I have hated my body. And because of that hatred, I had no desire to take care of myself. I gained weight, lots of weight, and teetered on the edge of 300lbs. Then in my quest to become a surrogate mother, I started reading about beautiful women who hate their bodies because [...]
8 days pp, second child (Anonymous)
I wanted to share my pp photos. After my first child, I was wearing my old clothes again within days. This time, its a different story. I had stretch marks after my first, but got more stretch marks this time around. I’m optimistic that I will loose the weight and will [...]
25 After 2 Kids (Anonymous)
I love this website. I felt like I was the only person in the world that had stretch marks! Seems like all my friends and family lucked out with pregnancy. I have stretch marks from the tops of my breasts all the way down to the backs of my knees. I’ve never been too self [...]
Update: 11 Months Postpartum (Anonymous)
hi all i posted before here. just thought i would do you an update. I’m still breastfeeding, im still padded and probably will continue to be until i stop breastfeeding. I am however at peace with myself.I will get back to be being in shape again, but until then i have a wonderful husband that [...]
7 Weeks (Anonymous)
I’m submitting my photo because I’ve finally come to terms with being a mother in the whole sense of the word, the best I can. I decided to accept the little changes and focus more on the moment, and in this moment, I could never have more joy in my life. I had postpartum depression [...]
Worth Every Line (Anonymous)
This is my second pregnancy, my first left me with stretch marks everywhere. I knew I would get them, my mother got her fair share from me. I’m not upset at all by them though, i thought i would be but instead i watch my two year daughter and think she was worth every line. [...]
My Body Before and After HBAC (Anonymous)
Previous post here.
I had my first child via C-section after a long traumatic labor when I was 21. I was told that my pelvis was misshapen, very small, and that I wouldn’t be able to birth a baby bigger than 6 lbs. Four years later, I birthed my second child into my own hands in [...]
6.5 Months Postpartum (Anonymous)
I am 23 yrs. old. This was my 2nd pregnancy but first born (1st on was a mc.) I was 167 lbs before pg. Went up to 210 lbs and I am now at 183 lbs. I have come to terms that this is now what my body looked like. At 167 I was in [...]
Twins (Kasondra)
Original entry here.
i first found this site right after i gave birth to my son 2 years ago. i of course was a little skeptical about putting photos of my once toned now scarred body on the internet for the world to see. after looking at the site more and seeing the confidence [...]
Love my body more now (Anonymous)
After gaining 45 lbs with my first at age 26, I though that I would never been in shape again. I put a lot of dedication into eating healthy after he was born and loved my body even more after becoming a mom. I am now 27 weeks pregnant with my second ….at 27 weeks [...]
2 Babies, 23 Months Apart (Anonymous)
I’m 28.. I have two daughters who are my life. One is just about to turn 3, and my baby just turned one. I gained and lost 30 lbs with my first, and 40 with my second.. I was thrilled when I found your site, it shows pictures of real women.. It makes me realize [...]
Body by Lizzy (Anonymous)
Well, I’m 37 week pg with no.2. My lil girl Elizabeth. I just wanted to share. Growing babies is hard work both inside and out. My first time around was alot harder, this time I’m alot more accepting. I love my roundness, and knowing that I’m making a healthy lil big person. I tend to [...]
Mommy Body (Anonymous)
I look in the mirror everyday and go “huh…is this what I wanted 5 years ago?” No. Not the body that I have now, but I would not go back and change a thing. I have two beautiful boys and a husband who finds me sexy even though I don’t feel it. I loved being [...]
Two Kids Later (Anonymous)
When I came across this site, I couldn’t wait to share some photos of my post-baby-tummy! I ran straight to the bathroom at work and took a couple….the first 2, are what my tummy looks like now….My oldest is 3 1/2, and my youngest baby is 9 months old.
Thank You (Anonymous)
First I want to say thank you to all the women who have posted on this site. It is not easy to take pictures of your body and show others. My body image is something I have struggled with for years. I have two children, 5 and 9 months old. I would like to have [...]
2 Beautiful Boys and Lots of Stretchmarks (Anonymous)
After delivering my first son I was so upset by all the stretchmarks. In time they did fade but the indentations remained. With my second pregnancy I carried 3 weeks longer and did get a few new ones but it was far less devistating this time around. I am back to my prepregnant [...]
12 Months Postpartum (After 2 cesareans/girls) (Anonymous)
I was originally told I could not have any children. One thing I could never accept. After 7 years of trying, I finally succeeded in falling pregnant naturally (2004). My first little girl was born exactly 8pounds via caeser because she was breech. I developed pre-eclampsia with this one and managed to put on a [...]
Soft Underbelly (Gawdess)
I am a lucky woman. I have four kids, two I gave birth too and two by the miracle of adoption. My body is strong and I can run long distances. Recently, inspired by this website I posted a picture of my stomach and how I feel about it to my blog.
Update (Anonymous)
Original entry here.
Adjusting to a new body is tough. Being able to look in the mirror every day and actually LIKE what you see is tough. But making, growing, and giving birth to another human being… your CHILD… is incredible. Since my last entry, I haven’t lost any more weight. I seem to have hit [...]
(Anonymous)
I never thought I would get pregnant. I was told it would be unlikely as I had very bad endometriosis and womb cancer. My husband and I were so happy and felt so blessed when we got pregnant in August last year. Unfortunately I miscarried at 11 weeks. We decided to try again and were [...]
24 weeks pregnant with second baby (Anonymous)
I am 24 years old and I am already a mother of a 2 year old boy. This is my second pregnancy. These pictures are from week 24 of my second pregnancy. I am a pretty small girl. I became huge with my first but I gained an average weight of [...]
My Everything (Kristin)
Hello, my name is Kristin and i am 20 years old. I got mrried to my husband at 19, he is 24. We got pregnant a few months after getting married , we were soo happy but i lost our first baby at 8 weeks. It was the hardest thing ever. We got pregnant again [...]
Perfection (Caurie)
Becoming a mother saved my life. Before I became pregnant with my first son my focus in life was my body. I had anorexia and exercise bulimia for years. In the pursuit of a “perfect” body my body was like an old woman’s. I had osteopenia, the enamel on my teeth was eroded, my heart [...]
9 weeks post partum shape (Anonymous)
Im 27 and i have two wonderful sons, one six years, the newest 9 weeks.I decided to post my pictures, dispite crying at how horrendous i look.I honestly hate the way i look.my husband tells me he finds me sexy and loves me, but how he can find that sexy is beyond me.I have always [...]
20 Week Belly (Anonymous)
This is a picture taken of my 20 weeks pregnant belly. I have one little girl already who is almost 4 and that’s where the stretchmarks come from. I used to be moderately ashamed of them, but since being pregnant with this child and looking at all the bumps online, I realize that I should [...]
2 Babies in 2 Years (Anonymous)
I found out I was pregnant with my first child in February 2004. I couldn’t wait for my husband to get home that day from work. He told me on the way home that he had news for me too. I told him I was pregnant and he told me that he got laid off. [...]
My body as a mother and mother-to-be (Anonymous)
I wish to remain anonymous, but I felt inspired to contribute.
These pictures I am submitting are of me at 25 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child.
The stretch marks are from my first pregnancy.
I had a c-section, so the skin is still saggy where my scar is.
I lost about 50 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight after [...]
Triplet Belly
This is a timeline of my belly from 7 weeks through 36 weeks, 3 months post partum, and my babies at 6 weeks old. I gave birth, at home, to my three beautiful babies at 37 weeks. Though this pregnancy changed by body forever, I loved every minute of it. Being a mom of triplets [...]
Keleigh
I’ve been meaning to submit to Shape of A Mother - what a fantastic project! I’ve done some writing about body image for mothers through my work as a henna artist and several people have recommended this project to me. I would be honored to participate.
Three children - pregnant from April 2003 to June 2005 [...]
Anonymous
This is my body 10 months postpartum and 8 weeks pregnant(due Aug 07). I am VERY happy to look as I do. I feel very empowered. I lost most of my baby weight(maxed out at 160 from 100) and I’m looking forward to gaining weight all over again. We’re all beautiful.
Anonymous
Just a photo I took this week to highlight how proud I am of the blessing Gods given me.
I have one son who is 2 yrs. old… This will be our 2nd child. I have no clue what this baby is… Everyone says girl but I think thats because I have a boy already.
Pregnancy [...]
Aine
This is my belly around 36 weeks pregnant with number 2. We did this for Halloween and had a lot of fun with it. You probably can’t see them but I had stretch marks and the belly overhang from the c-section I had the first time. I didn’t get any new stretch [...]
Anonymous
This is a shot of my belly at 31 weeks. All the stretch marks are from my first pregnancy, three years ago. I stretched out so much from the first one that, as of yet, I have developed no new stretch marks.
I was 18 when I had my first. So, just because [...]
Small scars for a triplemom
What a wonderful site (or sight) to see all real mothers and their tummies.
These are the small scars I got from two pregnancies resulting in three kids. First we had a girl which actually didn´t scar the tummy at all.
The second pregnancy was a twin pregnancy adn the stripes didn´t show until the very last [...]
Anonymous
This site is an incredible inspiration! I love checking here every day, and seeing other women’s stories, and I thought that I’d share mine.
My husband and I were married in September of 2002. We decided to start trying for a baby in January of 2003, and in June, I got my BFP. I was overjoyed, [...]
Redifer
13 weeks approx. (pregnesia kicking in, can’t remember poop) YAY round.
Thanks, Red, for sharing an update! (Her original entry can be found here.)
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38 weeks belly cast
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Talk to the Belly
talk to the belly
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