I was 28 years old when I had my first and only child. I think this site is a great thing, because it is promoting a healthy body image for those of us who have had children! During my pregnancy, I had gestational diabetes, irregular heart rhythm, pre-eclampsia, among other smaller complications. I was on bed rest for four months, and gained a total of 76 pounds, the last 13 pounds of it in fluid! I was swelled from my neck down by the time I had an emergency c-section at 36 weeks. After recovering from c-section, I became very disheartened at my body’s appearance. I have fair skin to begin with, and I had a lot of stretch marks. On top of that, and having the customary pooch, I had a lower than normal c-section cut, which just made the pooch flop right over it.
I’m including pictures of myself at 6 months pregnant, shortly after delivery holding my daughter (you can see how HUGE and swelled I was in this picture!), my body about 3 weeks post-delivery, my body at 5 months post-partum, and my current body at 10 months post-partum. Also, another picture of me and my daughter at about 4 weeks, and a picture of her at Christmas time. The pictures are not of the greatest quality, because most were taken with a phone camera to track my body and its progress. But, I think the important thing with this site is that we can be healthy, in shape, and look great as mothers! I am proud of my body, and even though it will never be the same as it was before pregnancy, I don’t miss the old one. This one gave life, and how amazing is that? It doesn’t get any better.
You look great! I’m so happy to hear you be such a positive mom in light of everything you had to endure during pregnancy, including a c-section delivery. Your daughter is beautiful and looks like a happy, healthy baby — and you look so complete holding her in your arms. What a lucky little girl to have such a great role model for a mommy. Thank you for sharing.
Wow!!! You look AWESOME!!! Have you been breastfeeding? You lost that weight FAST!!! And you’re only at 10 months postpartum in that last pic! Keep us updated!
You keep looking better and better!! And the little one is so gorgeous!!!
Thanks for the wonderful and positive comments! Yes, I did breastfeed for the first four months, and then with college and working, it got to be too much…:( But, at least I gave her the best start I could, not to mention it did help tremendously with weight loss!
That picture of you holding your daughter shortly after birth is beyond precious. I would love to have seen my mother holding me with such tenderness.
in the picture of you standing off to the side you look like a goddess. Beautiful! All these woman here looks beautiful! Motherhood isa beautiful thing, I’m so glad there’s a site where being a “real” woman is not bad! Rock On!
wow i wish i looked like that after having my baby