Take pictures. Whether you feel good or not. One day you’re going to look back on them and appreciate the memories created.

Last summer I bought myself a bikini for our family trip. I haven’t worn one in 2 years, but I was excited to wear one after fully getting comfortable in my new body. All the changes a body goes through while pregnant & then after giving birth, man we are phenomenal. 

I know for me, it took my body longer for it’s healing. I grew frustrated & became less gentle with myself. I was just getting used to my body stretching & the emotions that came with my pregnancy. I wasn’t ready to birth a baby & experience the postpartum that also came with it. It was a lot for me to take in. 

When I finally began to feel comfortable in my own skin, I wanted to rock this cute little red bikini. I felt so good in it. After my husband got done taking photos & I began looking through them looking like ummmm....😅 I became so critical of my body image. Crazy I know. I felt good but why couldn’t this image portray how I truly felt? I saw my stretch marks, my extra love handles, my breastfeeding boobs. All the changes I began to love, I began to tear apart. 

I never shared these photos anywhere. None in my bikini that I loved so much. I share all this to say today, as a new mom, with so many changes happening to you, your body, & environment, be gentle with yourself. Stop comparing & focus on getting healed from the inside out. Take pictures. Whether you feel good or not.

One day you’re going to look back on them & appreciate the memories created. Messy hair, spit up all over you, & tired eyes. Those moments matter just as much as ones you felt beautiful in. YOU DID SOMETHING SO INCREDIBLE. YOU BIRTHED NEW LIFE. That’s something so special to hold on to when you aren’t feeling your best. May you speak life over yourself as you continue to love the new body you are in. 💛 #postpartumbody