A weary new mother navigates the aisles of Target, her infant secured in a carrier, hair pulled back in a disheveled bun, and eyes heavy from sleepless nights. She pauses to examine a chic dress on a discounted rack, contemplating whether its flowing fabric would hide her postpartum figure. “$25 is quite the investment,” she mutters, placing the dress back with disappointment. Nearby, she overhears the laughter of two women, effortlessly shopping with radiant makeup and joy. Their carts brim with items as they head toward the fitting rooms, steaming lattes in hand. A surge of longing fills her chest. “I truly miss that,” she whispers, guiding her cart toward the diaper section while gently kissing her sleeping baby’s head.