Celebrating “Mom Bods”
"I had a baby during Covid. I had already gained about 15 pounds before I found out I was pregnant, and I was lucky to only gain another 35 pounds during my pregnancy. However by the time I had the baby and overcame my postpartum depression, I was still about 60 pounds up over my normal weight. I had a new baby, so working out and dieting weren't exactly on my radar. My body did not feel like my own. I was heavy, uncomfortable, I had all these new lumps and bumps. My skin was soft and saggy. I was exhausted mentally and physically. I did a boudoir session a few years back before we started trying for kids, and I am so happy I was able to do that even though I never hit that 'weight loss goal' I had for that particular session.
A few months after my baby was born my husband suggested I have another boudoir session done and I was extremely hesitant to because I was so uncomfortable in my own skin. However, he reminded me of the surge in confidence I felt after my first session, and at the time of booking my first session I also felt just as uncomfortable at that time. (What was I thinking??) So I booked a second one!
Now I am sitting here looking at my images from my most recent session post-baby and I love them just as much as the ones I did before I got pregnant. I know my body isn't perfect, but honestly that's just life and no matter what I am confident in myself and can say that these images will always mean so much to me and be a testament to how strong women are. I love my mom bod and the fact that I was able to give life to my baby girl. The last few months have been all about caring for her, but this session was about caring for me. I think this is something all women should do after having a baby. Media tells women that mom bods are something to be ashamed of, but looking at my images I don't feel ashamed at all. I feel strong, powerful, and gorgeous. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to experience another amazing session at your studio."
Thank you Mrs. D. for sharing your story with us and congrats on your new baby! I hope your story goes on to inspire others because women should celebrate their incredible bodies and all that they are capable of doing. You grew a whole human! That's certainly something to celebrate and new moms definitely need to practice self care during such a stressful time. We hope you are soaking up all the baby snuggles! Your daughter will love seeing these images of you in a few years. I hope she knows how beautiful and courageous her momma is.
Let’s get you in the studio too, gorgeous! I know you’ve been waiting!
““Your body is a reflection of your journey, so love and embrace every inch of it.”