Updated: August 21, 2015
Originally Published: December 2, 2013
Let’s take a moment to appreciate that belly of mine. It’s still rounded from nurturing a 9lb 3oz baby for a full 40 weeks.
Look closely at those stretch marks; they are the marks of creating life—three lives, to be precise.
Those swollen fingers? They’re a result of the extra fluid my body held while carrying my last child.
And that fold between my hip and stomach? That’s a new addition. It appeared after my firstborn weighed in at 8lbs 10oz, followed by two others at 9lbs 3oz each. Though it wasn’t there before, it serves as a beautiful reminder that for 30 months, I had two hearts beating within me.
See that baby grinning at me? It’s astonishing, isn’t it? I grew him, loved him, and nurtured him with my own body.
My body has been the vessel for six human lives and has brought three vibrant, full-term babies into this world. It expanded and adapted, providing everything they needed to grow into healthy children.
My body has become a canvas that illustrates the journey of creating three little human beings. It truly is remarkable, my body.
I will never view it with disdain again. I refuse to obsess over my squishy stomach, my stretch-marked thighs, the breasts that have lost their former perkiness, or the way my underwear digs into my hips. I will never again perceive those features as flaws.
Now, I regard my body with admiration, recognizing it for the awe-inspiring entity that it is.
I mean, just think about it: I grow human beings. What’s your superpower?
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In summary, embracing the changes our bodies undergo during pregnancy is essential. Each mark and curve tells the story of life, resilience, and love. Instead of focusing on perceived imperfections, we should celebrate our bodies for their amazing abilities.
Keyphrase: Body Positivity After Pregnancy
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