Almost 36 weeks pregnant and in labor with our beautiful boy |
Dear Body (After Baby),
You amaze me. You did something I never thought you could - even though I know women's bodies are made to do what you did, I really truly didn't believe you could do it...until you did. And you did it so well.
When we started this journey I was so judgey of you. I ridiculed every little inch to pinch and unwanted curve. Little did I know those were just your way of prepping for baby incubation.
I must admit, I underestimated you. You win. You rock!
For almost 9 months you allowed me to carry on as though everything was normal even though I was carrying an extra 35+ pounds on my front side, my back side had lost all its muscle tone, and you even supported me while I continued to run until 31 weeks of pregnancy. In an of itself, that was monumental. How strong you are - I had no idea!
What I'm trying to say is, thank you. Thank you for bringing my miracle into this world. Thank you for giving me the ability to be a mom - it is truly the greatest gift of all. Not all bodies were created equal and not everyone has one that supports a growing baby quite like you did. I'm so blessed and it makes me so angry that I ever had second thoughts about you before.
From here on out, I promise to take care of you. Each day I will appreciate you and be thankful for the changes you allowed to happen in order to bring me my greatest joy. I promise not to judge, ridicule, or belittle you. And while I'm at it, I promise not to put you through the turmoil of stepping on the scale each day or staring at all angles in the mirror for minutes on end.
I will value you and all that you are capable of. I will appreciate your strength, durability, and flexibility. I will not forget how far you have gone and how well you bounced back. I will love you - every little bit of you.
Thank you. I owe so much to you.
Love,
Me
Ready to go home; 2 days post-partum |
This is beautiful. I love your message not only to yourself but other women reading this.
ReplyDeleteLove this Lins. I have been having a hard time with my body lately and I need to remind myself that it's performing something amazing and miraculous!
ReplyDeleteMy baby is one today and I am still working at the after preggers body- but loving what I can do for my boys. Still nursing! That hospital pump in your picture was the best!
ReplyDeleteMarie @
In Our Happy Place
This letter is so sweet! And so is your tiny little one!! Cuteness. :-)
ReplyDeleteTiffany
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www.pinkfaithtoday.blogspot.com
Love your letter! I'm a grandma and think that your letter to your body will help so many others. At 62 I still remember how I felt after mine and my friend's first pregnancies. You go girl! Keep up the good blog. : )
ReplyDeleteI love this message!! It's so amazing what a woman's body can do!
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Angela
This is fantastic. I am 15 weeks pregnant now, and I am in awe right now of what my body is doing.
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