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Photographer mom is proud of her post-preg body
Our admiration has to go out to mommy blogger Erin over at Starving Artist Ink, who published some strikingly honest and beautiful pictures of her post-pregnancy body in a post simply titled "the shape of a mother."
She later commented on the overwhelming feedback on her blog:
i'm a mama… my body is so imperfect and soft and sexy in a different way. in a real way… in a way that my husband grabs me and wants me. in a powerful way that- i carried life, i gave birth, and i nourish this babe. in a way that- i know i look more like you and less like airbrushed images. genuine and honest and imperfectly perfect.
being vulnerable can be powerful. loving yourself can be even more.
you don't have to get naked and take pictures of yourself. you don't have to be brave.
just start with compassion. for. yourself.
open your eyes wide and see the bigger picture. see beyond what stands in the mirror.'
Here's to hoping that all mamas learn to love themselves just a little more.
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Comment by preggy294 on May 7, 2013 at 11:02am -
Was like that the first time and was ashamed but seeing you having a great time then I must be proud too. Thanks for making me feel better about myself.
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Comment by Lillysmom60512 on July 31, 2012 at 2:33am -
You just made me feel ten thousand times better about myself=')
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Comment by Evburgos on January 13, 2012 at 3:09pm -
wow! what a powerful message.. this post has made me look at my body a bit differently. I wont say that it will make me love the post pregnancy belly but I can look at my jelly belly with much more of an appreciation than a few minutes ago. thanks
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Comment by Mrs. Aa on January 5, 2012 at 3:23am -
Love it. Just pure human.
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Comment by April Young on January 3, 2012 at 9:31am -
Great message and yes I love myself a little more because of this! :)
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Comment by Mandi, Star Mom on March 4, 2011 at 11:47pm
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I can't say that I'm happy with what my post baby body looks like because I wasn't entirely happy with my pre baby body looked like. However, I am proud of what it has accomplished. The stretch marks on my belly don't bother me, neither does the c-section scar. I consider those battle scars, but they were worth it in order to deliver a healthy baby.
I'm happy that this was posted. Mainly because so much focus is put on how quickly celebrities bounce back after delivering. It sets unrealistic expectations. I know that there are women how bounce back like a rubberband shortly having a baby. I wasn't one of those women & I'd be lying if I didn't say that I wasn't envious of them from time to time. I'm still not entirely happy with how my body looks, but I'm slowly working on it to make the changes that I want. I'm not going to kill myself to get the perfect body, but I can work towards being a more confident me.
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Comment by pica on February 27, 2011 at 5:45am -
We really have to stop being so hard on ourselves! Love the skin your in. I was always very slim and never ever had a tummy. With my pregnancy I gained 35 pounds and I walked everyday.i have a little stomach, and at first it bothered me all the time because my body is different now, but I have to remember that it took 9 months to put on the weight so it's going to take the same to completely get it off. So ladies stop stressing so much on your bodies YOU can do it. Just give your body a chance to change back! In the mean time catch up on the lack of sleep we can never seem to catch up on! Haha =D
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Comment by Kandi D. Smith on February 27, 2011 at 5:03am -
I wish I could love my post baby body...I hate it. I had a c section and I have a huge scar...it is gross. I can't stand to look at it. And it pulls the skin and makes my once flat belly look poochy. Summer is coming on and water baby class is going to "happen" if I like it or not...but thinking about a bathing suit makes me want to curl up in a corner and not come out till the fall.
I love my daughter of 7months. And would not trade her for my pre-baby looks...but it would be nice to have both. It makes it hard to feel sexy again. I'm 40 (an older mommy to start with)...but always looked like I was 30. My sex life with my husband was to be envied...but I hate to even change front of him.
I've lost most all of my baby weight...but things are still not the same looking...and NOTHING fits like it did. I'm wearing sweats cause my cloths just don't for right...it sucks!
So GOD BLESS those women who can accept their bodies and love themselves. I pray for different eyes to see myself with...and for acceptance...from myself. I think she is a great deal healthier than I am...and happier with herself...so lady...my hat is off to you! I hope to be able to look at myself with that kind of unconditional love...one day as well. Until then...I will run another marathon...and eat some celery.
A big hug for that woman!
Kandi
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Comment by Bethany Ann, Star Mom on February 26, 2011 at 9:06am -
@Ashley Murphy....AMEN!!!!
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Comment by Ashley Murphy on February 25, 2011 at 10:39pm -
I am PROUD that a woman has ACCEPTED her body for once. I had my daughter almost 2 years ago and lost all but 20 pounds, and I wasn't exactly tiny to begin with. I think more women need to embrace themselves. I cried for months after having my daughter cause I just couldn't get the weight off, but recently I looked in the mirror and DIDN'T hate. I LOVE MY BODY! I don't think it is up to anyone to tell me that I am fat. I am a big girl...CURVY some might say and I wouldn't change it for the world. Could I be thinner? Yes. Could I be healther? Absolutely. But I also think that beating yourself for not being thin isn't healthy either. I have always been a big girl, and for the longest time I was miserable but I thank God every day for my daughter cause she has made me realize I am beautiful no matter what pant size I wear, and I proudly show off my size 15 curves, my DDD breasts (I was a size 11 and had D sized breast pre-baby) on my 5'0 stature. I think that we should all be able to take pictures so revealing and love it. I am in no way ashamed of my body, and I don't think that anyone should make me feel like I should be. I love this picture, and would gladly take one of myself, frame it, and put it up on display! I had a baby, yeah she gave me stretch marks, but she also gave me the confidence and the love for myself to say just that!
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