Post Baby Body

If you've been reading my blog for the last few months, you probably know how badly I took my pregnancy weight gain.  I'm a little embarrassed by that now.  In fact, I'd like to go back in time and tell my pregnant self to "shut up and eat another cupcake."

At the time, I was completely freaked out by what I would look like after the baby was born.  And how do I look after?  Not half bad!  I thought I'd be crying my eyes out over stretch marks and impossible to lose fat... but I'm not!  I don't really care! Ha!

I definitely don't look the same as I did before I had Carson, but my attitude has changed too.  My body did an amazing thing, and through breastfeeding it continues to support my little man now!  How awesome is that!  I appreciate my body now more than ever before.

Don't get me wrong, I would love not to have stretch marks, fatter than before butt and hips, or a little extra to love around my middle, but to be honest, I don't care enough to do a whole lot about it. I'm sure my hubby might like me to care a little more, but then again, I think he might like my new body image better than he liked my old body.

I truly realize now that there are so many more important things in life than how I look in a bathing suit.  I'm reminded of that everyday I spend with my husband and son.  Now when I choose to eat healthy foods and exercise, I'm doing it to stay healthy and happy for my family.  I feel like a brand new person.

So, bring on the bathing suit... and the cupcake!