Missing my old self...

I'm 5 weeks postpartum with my second baby. I'm sitting here trying to online shop for clothes that will make me feel pretty again because I never do, but I can't find anything that I like or that I think would fit my new body well. My toddler just came and sat on my lap and peed on me and then my boobs started leaking. It hit me all of the sudden that I really really miss when this wasn't my normal.
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OK first off, ur absolutely gorgeous. Thats just a fact. I'm sorry u don't feel like u r tho. It really is hard to feel OK in a new body. I know growing up I always wished I had a different body but this postpartum one was NOT what I had in mind🤣 so I totally get where ur coming from. But u r absolutely STUNNING so whatever clothes u buy will look beautiful on u.

It's average for a mom to feel as though she's lost herself, especially if you're a SAHM. This is the stage you're in, still sharing your body with baby. It's a phase that's very much temporary. You got through the pregnancy part, next is breastfeeding and eventually you can have your body back. If there are changes to be made, they'll be easier without a baby on the boob. It's not the clothes that make you beautiful! Sometimes it's enough that we get to take a shower. Maybe do our hair and makeup before going to a shop to try clothes on in the dressing room. If that's not your comfort level yet, you can get a seamstress tape measure. Measure your mom bod so you know what will fit when you purchase online. Please don't be discouraged, give yourself grace. Your body has been through some stuff and it's okay to honor these changes. Not because its what you ultimately want, but because that's what's happening right now❤️

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