Four days early and weighing in at 9lb 4oz, our son, Case, came into this world a healthy and handsome little boy. I had an amazing pregnancy and felt great! Having said that… I gave into pregnancy cravings like every pregnant mama has probably experienced. I had gained a total of 62 pounds during my pregnancy with Case. I looked at other mamas and they looked so great afterwards that I just assumed it came right back off! WRONG! Case is 11 months and i still have 3lbs (depending on the time of day, it varies) to go! I started feeling so bad for myself that I let myself gain that much and it isn’t “just coming off!” I’d see others around me with their post-baby weight-loss success and think what am I doing wrong? I was even breast feeding. Do not get this wrong… I was never resentful and I to this day will thank God for our little man and how truly blessed we are! I would’ve gained 200 pounds for him! But, I want to be a source to those who are/were experiencing this same thing. IT IS OK! You just created a human being! Every woman is different but every woman’s body is absolutely amazing. I may never lose those 3lbs and I’m coming to grips with the fact that that is just fine! Surround yourself with an amazing support system and let your body do it’s thing. I am so sensitive to what I say around other mama’s because you have no idea what they are going through!
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