Yes! I had my babe 7 months ago, and because I was small to begin with, there’s almost added pressure from those around you to “snap back.” I whole heartedly agree that you need to find clothes you love and that FIT - I dumped all my other clothes that were too small because I didn’t want to have them in my wardrobe as “goal clothes”. I also would suggest not calling any extra weight baby weight. This has a negative and “not mine” connotation. This is still my body. It’s all my weight. It looks and feels a little different. But none of this is my baby’s “fault” and this isn’t a negative. I don’t even own scales - which I highly suggest to anyone who can become numbers focused.
Great message. I am eight months post partum and this resonated with how I was feeling in the first weeks and months postpartum. I remember sitting on the side of my bed, naked, pumping milk, exhausted and crying. I insisted my partner take the mirror off the wall because I couldnt stand to see myself in this state. I had post partum blues and was very overwhelmed and not a fan of my body and was very unappreciative of what it had done and was doing. I wish I had seen this video at that time. I'm happy to say that the mirror has been back on the wall for a few months and I am proud of everything we (me and my body) did.
I don’t think that your intro was cheesy at all, it brought me tears. I’m not a momma yet, not even pregnant but have struggled with years of an eating disorder. I love your videos so much and you help me feel so comfortable with becoming a momma someday. 🖤
@@MeganAcuna It’s a true struggle. Mine is stress based and not body dysmorphia so I have a really hard time when my mental health isn’t doing well. I have started to talk to myself the way I would if I was speaking to my best friend. I’ll stare at myself in the mirror (my eyes, not my body) and speak so gently while literally hugging myself. It’s been helpful for realizing how much I do care about myself, my mind, my body, and how I want to be healthy because I’m deserving of it. Your video is a fantastic reminder that your body is good and should be cherished for all it accomplishes. I hope everyone who needs to hear it watches this. 🖤
as someone coming from years of eating disorders and body dysmorphia, pregnancy terrified me. I think you gave more helpful tips than you know. Everything you said is so true and such good advice, and just the fact that you make this video and show your own insecurities because as an outsider, seeing you, a beautiful person, talk about this, actually helps a lot, because when I think about it, I've never seen a person that I really like, that I thought "uh she kinda ugly tho" NO, I've only ever thought that about my own body. And I think almost every woman, no matter how beautiful she is to others, has these thoughts, and its powerful to hear that we're not alone.
Such an important thing to address and knock down the pressure for new mommas! I had no body issues in my past, nothing throughout my 1st pregnancy, I was disappointed and ashamed of my body for not being able to birth 'naturally' for months postpartum. After my 2nd baby, I had major body issues. I was ready to 'have my body back' and it took me 8 months to fit into my prebaby jeans although they fit differently. I tell myself that I am not the same person body or mind that I was before my babies and I'm ever changing and that's okay.
I’m pregnant with twins and still have 3 months to go if everything goes smoothly and I’m really scared of what this pregnancy is doing to my body. I expected to get stretch marks, but it’s still hard to see them appear. I’m the only one in my family who’s not overweight and I love working out and eating a balanced diet, so it’s not that easy to accept that my body is changing so fast and I’m not in control. Your videos help a lot and I’m so thankful that you talk about all these things. I always pictured myself having a very positive pregnancy experience but I’m just overwhelmed sometimes by all these changes and that I actually can’t move all day sometimes and then I’m anxious about the face that they are twins and yeah.. it’s a lot. Also had to deal with gender disappointment but your video actually saved me. Sorry for my English, I’m from Germany and it’s not that easy to put my thoughts into words in another language. 🙈
It always feels as if you’re posting exactly what I need in that moment. Going through the fourth trimester currently and love this so much. Thank you!♥️
With summer approaching and our first family vacation since giving birth in February, I've been going through all my clothes and seeing what still fits right... Even though my weight is almost back to where I started, I realized just how much my shape has changed, nothing was fitting right... It was starting to really get me down... Thanks for sharing this!
These videos are truly so beautiful and so reassuring for other postpartum mommas! I am currently 4 months postpartum and I struggle everyday with my body image and struggling with not looking the way I did pre-pregnancy. I have definitely come a long way in accepting my new body and loving the journey I went through to get my beautiful baby girl. Thank you for these beautiful videos! 😍 it truly just shows your honesty and how real you are with your viewers. Its truly a breath of fresh air to hear there is other postpartum mommas out there dealing with similar issues to yourself. Thank you! 😊
So good! 7 months PP here and I’ve always been a petite person. I got so many comments while pregnant that I’d “snap back” so quick which made me feel so anxious and pressured. I love my body, I’m proud of it, but my only regret is not taking a belly picture the day I delivered because my last belly update didn’t do it justice :)
the end of your video brought me to tears when you said that no one says that someone changed their life because they were so beautiful, it’s about what’s deeper & you’re proud of us. not a mom yet but I have struggled with the weight i’ve gained as an adult & this video really really helped. I love all your videos & Im so thankful to have found your channel!
Wow 😭 that first part brought tears to my eyes. I struggled with body image so much prior to being pregnant and after having my daughter its definitely gotten harder. I’ve been trying to be kinder to myself and learn to appreciate everything my body has accomplished. These are very nice ideas! Thanks for this!!
Happy Monday! Body image can be HARD and just by clicking on this video you’re showing your body love and compassion! I’m so proud of you 💛
Yes! I had my babe 7 months ago, and because I was small to begin with, there’s almost added pressure from those around you to “snap back.” I whole heartedly agree that you need to find clothes you love and that FIT - I dumped all my other clothes that were too small because I didn’t want to have them in my wardrobe as “goal clothes”. I also would suggest not calling any extra weight baby weight. This has a negative and “not mine” connotation. This is still my body. It’s all my weight. It looks and feels a little different. But none of this is my baby’s “fault” and this isn’t a negative. I don’t even own scales - which I highly suggest to anyone who can become numbers focused.
YES I love what you said about calling it “baby weight.” Words are powerful!
Great message. I am eight months post partum and this resonated with how I was feeling in the first weeks and months postpartum. I remember sitting on the side of my bed, naked, pumping milk, exhausted and crying. I insisted my partner take the mirror off the wall because I couldnt stand to see myself in this state. I had post partum blues and was very overwhelmed and not a fan of my body and was very unappreciative of what it had done and was doing. I wish I had seen this video at that time. I'm happy to say that the mirror has been back on the wall for a few months and I am proud of everything we (me and my body) did.
I don’t think that your intro was cheesy at all, it brought me tears. I’m not a momma yet, not even pregnant but have struggled with years of an eating disorder. I love your videos so much and you help me feel so comfortable with becoming a momma someday. 🖤
I’m sorry you’ve struggled with disordered eating. That’s so hard! Proud of you for practicing compassion with yourself 💛
@@MeganAcuna It’s a true struggle. Mine is stress based and not body dysmorphia so I have a really hard time when my mental health isn’t doing well. I have started to talk to myself the way I would if I was speaking to my best friend. I’ll stare at myself in the mirror (my eyes, not my body) and speak so gently while literally hugging myself. It’s been helpful for realizing how much I do care about myself, my mind, my body, and how I want to be healthy because I’m deserving of it. Your video is a fantastic reminder that your body is good and should be cherished for all it accomplishes. I hope everyone who needs to hear it watches this. 🖤
as someone coming from years of eating disorders and body dysmorphia, pregnancy terrified me. I think you gave more helpful tips than you know. Everything you said is so true and such good advice, and just the fact that you make this video and show your own insecurities because as an outsider, seeing you, a beautiful person, talk about this, actually helps a lot, because when I think about it, I've never seen a person that I really like, that I thought "uh she kinda ugly tho" NO, I've only ever thought that about my own body. And I think almost every woman, no matter how beautiful she is to others, has these thoughts, and its powerful to hear that we're not alone.
We’re our own worst critics for sure!!!
Such an important thing to address and knock down the pressure for new mommas! I had no body issues in my past, nothing throughout my 1st pregnancy, I was disappointed and ashamed of my body for not being able to birth 'naturally' for months postpartum. After my 2nd baby, I had major body issues. I was ready to 'have my body back' and it took me 8 months to fit into my prebaby jeans although they fit differently. I tell myself that I am not the same person body or mind that I was before my babies and I'm ever changing and that's okay.
I’m pregnant with twins and still have 3 months to go if everything goes smoothly and I’m really scared of what this pregnancy is doing to my body. I expected to get stretch marks, but it’s still hard to see them appear. I’m the only one in my family who’s not overweight and I love working out and eating a balanced diet, so it’s not that easy to accept that my body is changing so fast and I’m not in control.
Your videos help a lot and I’m so thankful that you talk about all these things.
I always pictured myself having a very positive pregnancy experience but I’m just overwhelmed sometimes by all these changes and that I actually can’t move all day sometimes and then I’m anxious about the face that they are twins and yeah.. it’s a lot. Also had to deal with gender disappointment but your video actually saved me.
Sorry for my English, I’m from Germany and it’s not that easy to put my thoughts into words in another language. 🙈
It always feels as if you’re posting exactly what I need in that moment. Going through the fourth trimester currently and love this so much. Thank you!♥️
I’m so glad to hear that! Congratulations on being on the fourth trimester... you’ve got this!
Thank you so much for this content and reminders. I really needed to hear this today. Much appreciation from a mommy of three ❤
With summer approaching and our first family vacation since giving birth in February, I've been going through all my clothes and seeing what still fits right... Even though my weight is almost back to where I started, I realized just how much my shape has changed, nothing was fitting right... It was starting to really get me down... Thanks for sharing this!
Giving thanks to your body is actually one of the most healing things you can do to your body image 🤗💗
by the way I think you look even better now !
These videos are truly so beautiful and so reassuring for other postpartum mommas! I am currently 4 months postpartum and I struggle everyday with my body image and struggling with not looking the way I did pre-pregnancy. I have definitely come a long way in accepting my new body and loving the journey I went through to get my beautiful baby girl. Thank you for these beautiful videos! 😍 it truly just shows your honesty and how real you are with your viewers. Its truly a breath of fresh air to hear there is other postpartum mommas out there dealing with similar issues to yourself. Thank you! 😊
So good! 7 months PP here and I’ve always been a petite person. I got so many comments while pregnant that I’d “snap back” so quick which made me feel so anxious and pressured. I love my body, I’m proud of it, but my only regret is not taking a belly picture the day I delivered because my last belly update didn’t do it justice :)
Thank you so much. I really needed this today.
I cried watching your intro it's not cheesy🥰🥰
the end of your video brought me to tears when you said that no one says that someone changed their life because they were so beautiful, it’s about what’s deeper & you’re proud of us. not a mom yet but I have struggled with the weight i’ve gained as an adult & this video really really helped. I love all your videos & Im so thankful to have found your channel!
This made me cry. Thank you ❤️
I am so proud of you honey
Wow 😭 that first part brought tears to my eyes. I struggled with body image so much prior to being pregnant and after having my daughter its definitely gotten harder. I’ve been trying to be kinder to myself and learn to appreciate everything my body has accomplished. These are very nice ideas! Thanks for this!!
Thank you so so much for coming out with this honest and open content!! It’s so good to not feel alone.
We’re all in this together!