4 Months Postpartum with Pink Blush
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All styles by my fav....Pink Blush
Midi Dress - Outfit #1
Navy Dress - Outfit #2
Black Dress - Outfit #3
Nate is 4 months old today which means this mom bod is finally ready to get back into shape!!!
I want to be reeeeeaaally honest today and talk about my journey thus far, bring a reality check to our words (even if they're said in sarcasm), and also to tell you that these dresses are amazing because they "suck it all in," if you will :)As some of you know, I've had three babies in less than 3.5 years. With that being said, I've never seen my body as strong as it was through my natural births and carrying these boys 39 weeks on average. Can you believe how unique, beautiful, and strong our bodies are?! God made women quite amazing. The strength that comes from carrying a child and giving birth is unlike any Division 1 Volleyball 3-a-day practice that I've ever experienced. Ha! And I thought those were hard!
I want to start by stating what we all know to be true.
Every pregnancy, weight loss, weight gain, labor, and postpartum journey is different and difficult in its own way. Some ladies hold on to baby weight for years and don't really care. Then there are the girls work really hard to lose that weight and they're lucky to achieve that within months. Often times, women don't do anything and just let the weight shed off on its own. There is no RIGHT answer. You just do what's best for you in the season of life that you're in.
For me, I let my body do its thing and lose the weight when I can.
I wish I could tell you I lift a certain amount of weight or run a certain amount of miles or follow a certain diet to help. But, the truth is it just happened. I don't WORRY about it. Because the second I start stressing over stuff like weight, I start to realize I should be thinking about my precious newborn and sweet family instead. So....basically, what I do is chase my toddlers around all day. And if I'm craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my kids and chocolate chip cookies afterwards, I do it.Here is the answer to the main question I've gotten from strangers, IG friends, and everyone in between:
How do you look like that after babies? My mom has a six pack and my dad is 6'5. I've got good genes, you guys. That's it.
Here's the thing, ladies.We all have a mixed genetic makeup. We all have a family tree that imparts something good and bad to our bodies. Some girls struggle with their bodies, and you know what? If you don't, you struggle with something else. We all have SOMETHING.Unfortunately, I've been called it all by other girls saying they "hate me" because I lost weight so fast, that I'm a b!t$h because I didn't have to work for it, and I've been told to not even talk about my postpartum journey because it doesn't count....and you know what? Even if it's said sarcastically, it's hurtful. Actually, it's extremely hurtful because people that have said that are making my experience of stretch marks, hard labor, gaining 40 lbs because I had a huge baby naturally, and throwing my back out in the 3rd trimester with 2 toddlers to care for "no big deal."Those people are insecure and undermining what I have done and what this body has done. I've even been asked if I had an eating disorder when they noticed I was losing weight from nursing. Let's stop judging others. The closest people always hurt you the most and even when people are sarcastic, it's truth coming out of their hearts. It's jealousy, anger, and things that other people are dealing with and just trying to bring you down.So, if you lose your weight fast and people judge you because of it, I'm sorry. I've been there and I totally understand you. I know that the words that were spoken out of jealousy and sarcasm hurt...they hit deep and I know that you have an incredible story. I know that your body went through a lot and worked hard to bring that baby into the world, even if your body doesn't "look like it" from someone else's perspective.
You're beautiful.
Now for the dresses :)
As we all know, Pink Blush has the perfect selection for women and mothers in all seasons of life!
I've loved this company ever since I received my first sweater. I decided to incorporate these gorgeous and simple, fitted dresses in this post because I think it's important to dress up and feel good after having a baby. Usually I'm in leggings and a t-shirt that has milk stains all over it. So it's nice to freshen up, even if I'm not going anywhere special.If you ever want to feel good about yourself, buy a flattering dress and have your husband or friend take photos of you. Put makeup on and just go for it! Each of these dresses will play a specific role in my life haha :) Date nights, dressed down for a casual outing, and weddings are all the occasions that I think of when I wear each dress. It's so nice to have a comfortable dress that shows off a little curve! Shop all Pink Blush fitted dresses here!