Comments on: Thoughts for Thursday : Twelve Months Postpartum

By: Kristy Mays

Kristy Mays — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:20:09 +0000

I just discovered your blog and I love it! We celebrated our daughter's 1st birthday in April. It's like I blinked and she was a year old. I'm still in shock I think. I did a lot of planning and party prep as well. I look forward to seeing your hard work pay off.

By: Pink and Fabulous

Pink and Fabulous — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:34:52 +0000

Great post!! I know it takes me two years post-partum to get back to normal. It's so amazing what our bodies can do, but it definitely was a shock to me that things didn't just go right back to how they used to be. It's a constant work in progress, but the kids definitely motivate me to stay healthy for them. Happy almost birthday Brody!!

By: Courtney [Sweet Turtle Soup]

Courtney [Sweet Turtle Soup] — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:14:17 +0000

mmmmmhm. I didn't really get that things wouldn't go back…but odd things like hips and boobs. I'd kill for my old boobs!

By: Meg ~ Chasing Pink Fireflies

Meg ~ Chasing Pink Fireflies — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:00:15 +0000

This is all so true! I finally got back to my pre-pregnancy weight around month 7 and then found out I was pregnant again! My body shape definitely changed and that's been hard to deal with, especially when I find women who bounce right back like it was nothing or when I look at pics of celebs who shed their baby weight in 5 weeks! I gained more weight with #2 and struggle more to keep it off. But I'm also older now so I attribute some of this to my age. No matter how I feel about my body though, I make a point to never let my daughters see my frustrations with my body. I want them to feel as confident about theirs as long as possible! And at the end of the day I remember that I wouldn't swap these extra pounds for my little girls!!

By: Laura {happily ever} Parker

Laura {happily ever} Parker — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:39:11 +0000

I have to admit that I worry about my body after the baby often. I wasn't super skinny when I started the journey so I really hope that I am able to slim down again after baby. I know that body image and PPD can easily go hand in hand. On the other side – you are so right. How blessed are we that we can grow a life inside of us? Pretty crazy but I will take some balloon boobies and stretched out skin for that little miracle any day!

By: Katie Elizabeth

Katie Elizabeth — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:20:11 +0000

It really is amazing what women's bodies go through! In the big picture, what Kristen Bell is saying is so totally true but I can see how it can be hard to remember that day in and day out. I haven't had any children yet but I already worry sometimes what it will do to my body! I know it will be worth it of course, but it's just a lot of change! Hang in there – I think you look amazing!!

By: Carolina Charm

Carolina Charm — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:07:22 +0000

I LOVE THIS POST! Even at 7 weeks pp it's been really frustrating. I literally don't fit into ANYTHING still except my maternity yoga pants. And watching so many friends bounce back to their pre-pregnancy shape is really, really hard. I know it's going to take a lot of hard work and dedication to slim down. Thanks for posting this!!

By: Lindsay @ Lovely Life Styling

Lindsay @ Lovely Life Styling — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:39:55 +0000

This post is so inspiring! I love Kristen Bell, she is so awesome. I can't say I am not nervous about what is going to happen to my body after giving birth, but I will say the sacrifices I am making (including my changing body) will be worth having a little bundle of joy! That is amazing that you are back to pre-pregnancy weight! You look great in all the photos I see!!

By: BLovedBoston

BLovedBoston — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:04:31 +0000

I think you hit the nail on the head – it's so important to remember that you spent 9 months nurturing that baby in your belly and it's going to take a little while for everything to get back to somewhat normal!! For everything that your/(women's) bodies go through it is just a miracle – I mean seriously!!

By: Nat

Nat — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:14:09 +0000

Great post! I think you look great!! I am so nervous about my post baby body round 2. While I lost all my baby weight plus 5lbs within 6 months. I gained that extra 5lbs I lost back after I stopped breastfeeding and I was horribly out of shape. Prior to having Miller I worked out quite a lot and had really good muscle tone but I worked out zero while pregnant and maybe 5 times after he was born. I am actually considering going back to the gym now just to work my legs and arms in hopes of helping myself some before this baby is born. I will say that I am truly still amazed by what our bodies can do. I spent a lot of time after Miller was born being terrified of never fitting into my clothes again and I'm still in shock that I ever got back to my pre-baby weight. The hardest part is that every woman is different and we all gain and lose at different speeds and it's so hard not to compare ourselves. The celebrities and public figures don't help either when they show up on a magazine cover 3 months post baby with a rocking body.