those of you that are close to me know that i have some MAJOR issues with the after math of having two babes. at once. and the damage they have done to my belly.
i have lost all {plus some} of the baby weight.
i am in better shape than i think i have ever been in.
but :: i struggle with taking compliments on how i look.
sure. from the outside, i may look decent.
but it's what i see when the clothes are off that i can't get past.
the stretch marks.
the extra skin.
i know what i look like. underneath it all.
and i have struggled with this.
i really can't wrap my mind around how my body housed these two babies for 37 weeks.
the whole entire process amazes me.
completely amazes me.
so, there is a picture with words floating around pinterest.
some of you have probably seen it.
there is a picture of a lady with stretch marks all over her belly.
and the words say this....
"A mark for every breath you took, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you sucked your thumb, waved hello, closed your eyes and slept in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you had the hiccups. One for every dream you dreamed within me. It isn't very pretty anymore. Some may even think it's ugly. That's OK. It was your home. It's where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hands as I dreamed about who you were and who you would be. It held you until my arms could, and for that, I will always find something beautiful in it."
in all honesty.
i read that. and i want nothing more than to feel that.
really feel that way.
i read this post the other day.
and i think for the first time.
i too, can say, not afraid.
i have come A.LONG.WAY. folks.
i am proud of me.
i am proud of my body.
for stretching to the max to house my two blessings.
my stomach is not as pretty as it used to be.
it has marks. and loose skin.
but, i'm finally okay with it.
what a miracle the whole process of life is.
from start to finish.
our bodies ROCK!
before::
{almost} 21 months later ::
yes :: for the first time post babies...i'm okay with what i'm rock'n.
i'm strong. fit. healthy. and i have two of the most precious gifts in the whole.wide.world.
Wow! I only wish I could have a stomach like that! Mine will never see daylight again.lol! But definitely so worth the damage:)
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome girl!! Way to post this! You should definitely be proud!!!
ReplyDeleteGo Alicia, GO! You look a-maz-ing. Your teeny tiny bod has some major muscle and I LOVE it! Maybe one day I will get it in gear and finally get it done too. But I will live vicariously through your fit-ness until then, mkay?!? I'm glad your embracing your little belly marks. They are tiny but like you said, housed your beautiful baby boys. And for the record, I can't see them in this pic. Which is awesome. Go YOU! <3
ReplyDeleteyou look absolutely amazing!!! very proud of you! isn't it amazing what our bodies can take! you have always looked great and now is no exception. maybe one day I'll get in gear and be as dedicated as you... and I only had one!! we need to plan another trip so I can get in gear and be as fabulous as you =)
ReplyDeletewell damn, sister. you look amazing. but, you should know that you looked amazing then too, when you were stretched out to an almost inhumane level, and after, when you delivered the boys. every phase, every step is beautiful, and incredible really. im so happy to hear you are embracing this. being a woman isn't easy but damn is it the best thing e-v-e-r!
ReplyDeleteplus- sister, your makin me look bad! ive never had kids and ive also never had abs like that! you go girl! must be all those "sunday rides" ;)