I laid my brand new baby down and snuck off to the bathroom to shower for the first time in days. Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of the stretch marks, soft belly, and loose skin than now lay where my abs used to be. I see how wide my hips are and am reminded of the jeans that no longer fit me. I look at my chest and recall the perky days I left behind. I finish my shower and lay in bed with my sweet baby, smiling in her sleep. How could I ever be upset that my body has changed? How could I ever hate the body that was a home for 40 weeks to the best thing that has ever happened to me? These stretch marks and extra pounds are here because I grew a human being and my body continues to nourish her, even after birth. Our bodies are amazing and deserve to be loved. We must love ourselves and teach self love to these beautiful little humans our bodies made. 💛