This is a little long but had to share...I totally just had this thought. I know Alex is only a week old and I am still healing from my csection but in the beginning I was sad seeing the stretch marks and my mom pooch and the knowing that there is going to be a scar... but I realized that I have earned those marks! They are proof that I created life, I carried a baby for 9mths and that I had to endure pains and trials that not everyone experiences. I just want to say I hated the body I had before pregnancy always pointing out my flaws, wishing it was different...and now when I look at my body after carrying alex and then giving birth I wouldn't change the mommy scar and my stripes for anything!! My goals are to be healthy, and have a healthy happy family! The number on the scale is no longer an issue...its all about the health and happiness of both me and my little family. Mommy loves you Alex and I love the person I have become! #acceptingmyself #mommylove #acceptance #babyshandy