There's been a lot of talk lately among the mommybloggers about the effects of pregnancy on our bodies. When I read these entries, I always feel a little shallow. These women are proud of the way their bodies have changed, as it is evidence of the miracle that has occurred.
Don't get me wrong. I love Alliclaus and wouldn't trade her for perkier boobs or a flatter stomach. Still...
I have a mom body now. My stretch marks will fade, but some of them are as wide as my fingers. My hips have spread. Basically, my whole body is just squishy now.
Ask anyone. Squishy is not the way people want their physiques described.
I'm sure that a lot of the frustration can be linked to the fact that I was seriously overweight even before I was pregnant. I can't blame the pregnancy for my fat since I weigh less now than I did before Alliclaus.
So the day is coming (soon!) when I will be starting a diet and exercise program. I've never been very good at sticking with this kind of thing. Hopefully, this time will be different. I really want to set a good example for Alliclaus.
Being a hot mom wouldn't be bad either.
Squishy, eh? Hmm... I am sure you will tone up by the time Alliclaus can walk. You will have to in order to catch up to her!
Posted by: Jennifer at June 12, 2006 10:49 PM
No scaring me! Any talk of stretch marks and I put my fingers into my ears and scream LALALALALALALALA!
You were beautiful before, and I'm sure you are beautiful now!
Posted by: halloweenlover at June 13, 2006 06:15 PM
I feel the exact same way. I gained 53! pounds when I was pregnant and had gained 10 or so prior to my pregnancy. So, that's 63 pounds to get rid of. 40 are gone but this last 20? VERY STUBBORN. Or maybe it's more that I can stay on track with the healthy eating thing. I hate the squishiness! I hate the huge thighs and ass! I hate the stretch marks! I hate the saggy boobs! Do love the kid, though.
Posted by: Kirsten at June 14, 2006 03:45 PM
The week after giving birth is awesome...the doctor telling you that you have lost 40 pounds in one week! Get the F...out of here! I was steadily losing weight for about 6 months after birth...and then the busy baby starts and the healthy eating goes right out the window. Good luck.
Posted by: Jenny at June 14, 2006 11:29 PM
Maybe we could blog diet together. It would be great, we could diet blog about it and if either of us cheated we could totally lie about it on our blogs! Its perfect really!
Posted by: Sarah at June 12, 2006 05:43 PM