Insecurities about my postpartum body
I’ve really been struggling with my appearance since having my son. He’s now 6 months old and my stomach is still about as big as it was when I was like 7 months preggo. About 6 months into the pregnancy I had some bad family drama come up and it still hasn’t gotten much better to this day, regardless, around the time that the drama began was when I started gaining so much weight. Prior to pregnancy I was about 115lbs which is a little underweight for my height (5’8) and for the last 6 months my weight is generally around 155lbs. It’s not so much the number that’s my issue it’s more so the fact that it all hangs right in my stomach and arms. I feel like I don’t look good in anything and I’m not able to dress the way I used to pre pregnancy so I just don’t feel like myself at all. It doesn’t help that people will occasionally ask me if I’m pregnant either😭 I’m also breastfeeding so that doesn’t help with suppressing my appetite but I love bf and have no intention of stopping any time soon. My moms told me that the women in our family don’t really lose the weight until they stop breastfeeding so I’m hopingggg that will help when the time comes but idk I just feel so defeated and insecure. Does anyone happen to have suggestions that may have helped them with either losing the weight or just accepting the new body?
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Just here to say that I can definitely relate to everything you’re feeling. Something that’s helpful to me is reminding myself that my body is what brought my baby boy into this world & is keeping him sustained and healthy. Sending love ❤️❤️❤️
thank you mama ❤️ I appreciate your kindness and understanding
I had to get new clothes. Comfortable, stylish lounge-to-street style outfits. Looser/oversized fit stuff makes me feel smaller in it. I'm less self conscious if I'm not trying to squeeze into something tight.
I struggle with this as well and have to give myself grace. Your body went through so much and it will take much longer to come back. Birth Recovery Center is a great online program. It's done with a certified pelvic floor therapist. I'd start there. Like Casey said, definitely consider comfortable clothes. If you don't feel good in it, it's not going to help you feel better. Get and do things that make you feel good. Just knowing I spent even 10 minutes working on me, helps boost my confidence.
thank you so much I will definitely look into the birth recovery center❤️
thank you for the advice ❤️ I’m living in yoga pants at the moment, it definitely helps with comfort. Sometimes I just miss being able to dress how I used to🥲
Going through this as well .. so hard for me to feel comfortable in anything and i still look pregnant
I can relate I currently think I might be pregnant I just bought a test my fiance and I will be taking it this upcoming weekend to see the results together
I’m here if you need feel free to message me
I hear you. It doesn’t help that so many girls my age (22) all look the same as their pre pregnancy bodies a month or so after having their baby. I’m struggling with comparing myself to others and it’s sooo not helping. You’re little one is so cute though and we will get through this season of life ❤️
thank you ❤️ and I hope you get whatever results you are wishing for!
I’m going through the same thing. Especially when I need to go somewhere and nothing fits. This is my 3rd and by far the heaviest I’ve been. I’ve been so kind to myself because this body is doing/has done amazingly beautifully things this past year and a half. There is light at the end of the tunnel once breastfeeding stop. I told myself that I’m not buying any new clothes. Trust that we 👏🏽will👏🏽snap👏🏽back
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