Body views
This is my second baby, one thing that always bothers me and I never really hear other people discussing - so maybe no one else feels the same - is how we go from feeling the most beautiful in our body (late pregnancy) to literally days later feeling a bit confused and upset when I look at my own body (post birth).
I know my body won’t look like this forever, but the odd squishiness and shape of my belly, angry looking red stretch marks, the extra weight in random places on my body that’s still to shed, engorged boobs, for me a C-section scar etc. It’s a hard shift for me mentally to go from the high confidence and self esteem to feeling a bit disconnected with my own body.
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Definitely feeling like this, I'm second baby after C-section too and I feel like I'm recovering faster and getting up and about quicker but nothing fits me and I feel so not myself right now. It's hard not seeing the progress in the mirror that I feel physically if that makes sense
Same here! Trying to remind myself that it is temporary. Not a massive fan of the very quick change either. I absolutely loved my pregnant belly 😅😅
Some little things that I find can help : I try to take a little bit of time every shower to do a little extra self care. Like a face scrub, shaving, hair mask. Also, trying to wear flattering clothes as much as I can, even if I stay home. Nothing uncomfortable, but a nice set of lounge wear or sport clothes helps me feel a little better!
Feeling like this too! I'm trying to focus on my newly acquired big boobies, that's a nice change for me. I also find that a nice pair of earrings and some lipstick shift the focus nicely 😀
I understand and feel like this when I look in the mirror or look down. I have very dark line on my belly, armpit dark and I had forceps and episiotomy 🥺
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