Second Pregnancy

7 Weeks (Anonymous)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, Postpartum, Second Pregnancy, Submissions, Surgical Scar (Non-Cesarean) 6 Comments

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 after my first pregnancy. My second son was born 7 weeks ago, the day I took this picture. I like to say the top half of the stretch marks are from him, the bottom half are from my first. I had a natural delivery that was incredible and having an infant and being experienced this time has made all the difference. So naturally, I’d like to think I’m more accepting of the little things that come along with it. Unfortunately, one of the results of the second pregnany was gallstones, resulting in an emergency gallbladder removal a weeks ago…the three scars and one in my navel are from that operation. I feel incredible and proud of what I’ve gone through and how little I really care about it. I care about my kids. That’s the biggest lesson this stomach has taught me :)



Worth Every Line (Anonymous)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, Postpartum, Pregnant, Second Pregnancy, Submissions 1 Comment

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. This one hasn’t left much- yet- he does still have around 7 weeks so he still has a chance. He has added to some of hers.. I’ve noticed little purple tips on some of the lines.




My Body Before and After HBAC (Anonymous)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, Breasts, Cesarean, Homebirth, Postpartum, Pregnant, Second Pregnancy, Submissions, Update, VBAC 18 Comments

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 a pool of water at home. (He was 8 lbs. 4 oz., by the way!) Cradling him as he left my body and entered this world was the most amazing experience of my life, and was worth all the stress, stigma, and emotional upheaval of working to achieve a vaginal birth after a C-section. I feel like I can do anything now. I am so proud of what my body did, and how it proved everyone wrong who told me I would never do this. The first picture is me at 39 weeks with my second pregnancy. The next two are me today at 1 month postpartum.





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6.5 Months Postpartum (Anonymous)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, Child Loss, Postpartum, Second Pregnancy, Submissions 5 Comments

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 a size 11 and now I am in a size 16 (I can fit into a thirteen and actually get the zipper up now but It is still hard to breathe). But in the end I have to say it was all worth it for my beautiful baby girl.










Twins (Kasondra)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, Pregnant, Second Pregnancy, Submissions, Twins, Update 8 Comments

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 it had obviously brought to its other participants i decided to put my pictures up. my son was 16 months old by this time…and my body was still scarred….but i was proud of what those scars meant and was ready to share them with the world.

well like i said my son is now turning 2 … and i am currently 15 weeks along in my second pregnancy. the shocker in this one however is that we are having TWINS. i had begun having a few complications in the first trimester and had to have a sonogram…and low and behold…there they were….my TWO beautiful little peanuts!!! =)

though i didnt mention it before…my husband is an identical triplet…and therefore his family is thrilled to death we are having multiples….though his mom seems to think i should have just had all 3 at once….lol. CRAZY!!!

we however are extremely excited and trying our best to prepare for the birth of our 2 new babies due february 14th of next year!!!

the pictures i have added are of me pregnant at 15 weeks (huge already i know….)…..a sonogram picture of my babies…..my husband and his brothers when they were born and the little family we have now awaiting our new arrival. i will continue to update you as i progress in my pregnancy and of course once the babies are born.

i want to thank you for this site and thank all of the beautiful women that have participated so far!!!

thank you

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Love my body more now (Anonymous)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, First Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pregnant, Second Pregnancy, Submissions 10 Comments

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 I love my pregnant body. Pregnancy has helped with my body image issue and I love my body now more than ever before. The first photo is 33 weeks pregnant with my first, then 2 years post partum, and the last is this week (27 weeks pregnant).



2 Babies, 23 Months Apart (Anonymous)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, Hips, Postpartum, Second Pregnancy, Submissions, Update 5 Comments

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 how unrealistic the the pressures that I put upon myself are..however I can’t stop myself from wishing my strechmarks, and belly were gone. I admire those of u who are able to see the beauty in such, and want to teach the same to my girls. So here is submission to this cause. Thanx.




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Mommy Body (Anonymous)

Bonnie (SOAM) Belly, Postpartum, Second Pregnancy, Submissions 7 Comments

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 pregnant, I don’t love the aftermath of pregnancy. But the result-my children- are worth it. I spent almost 3 1/2 years breastfeeding my children…that will drain the heck out of you. My children are all weaned now and all I have left are empty shells that were once milk machines. I spend hours searching the net to see if anyone has it much worse than I do. I’m not going to lie, it makes me feel better about myself. I shouldn’t feel so bad about myself because a lot of people have bigger problems than I do. Everyone here is beautiful and brave for sharing their pictures and their stories!