Baby bumps!!

Hiya! I’m almost 23 weeks now and recently started to have a more prominent bump. I’ve struggled with body issues my whole life and this big change is making me super insecure, does anybody else feel like this? How do I learn to love my changing body? 🤍

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Realise it’s not just your body now, it’s a home for your growing baby, a home that they love, a home that is making them feel safe and warm, a home that is soothing them as they hear your heartbeat! It will be your body again and you can focus on getting it back to a place you are happy with then but for now be happy how powerful your body is to grow and nurture your baby 🤍

I struggle with this as well. I'm 23w now, I've tried to carry on dressing in my regular clothes as much as possible, but I've bought 1 maternity set and 1 pair of maternity jeans which I'll probably have to start using this week. I bought a 3 pack of underwear that's slightly bigger too, this has made a huge difference in how tight my belly feels, and so it helps how I'm feeling too. It's a big sensory thing for me when my clothes feel too tight!

I do find I tend to touch my belly a lot while I'm out because I want people to realise I'm pregnant and not just fat 😅 but it's helping me feel better and also reminding me of my little bubba that is growing inside. I've started talking to him too which I think is helping me separate my idea of my usual body and my pregnancy body.

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