I know I just had my baby 2 months ago and it will take a while to get my body back, but I can't help but absolutely hate the way I look now. I feel like I have postpartum not about being a first time mom, but about my own body image. 😭
@motherlotus, Thank you! It's definitely a lot easier said then done. Especially when none of your non-maternity clothes fit, but your absolutely right. It did take my body a year to get this way while growing a miracle, I should give it more than 2 months to get back in shape.
You are not alone in how you are feeling. It's very common for us to hate our bodies after pregnancy. I gained 60 lbs both pregnancies, by 6 months with my first I was feeling better about my body. 4 .5 months PP now with my second and no sign of feeling better anytime soon. Reach out for support and encouragement! Your body just did something incredible. It took you most of a year to stretch and grow and create that life and being just two months out.. that's hardly any time mama! Give yourself a break. Pamper yourself! Dress up nice. Take some selfies. Do something that makes you feel good, it helps. I remember refusing to go outside around the same time PP because of the way I looked. It's hard, it really is. The transition will never be easy. But you're a warrior, and time will make it easier on you. I know it's easier to say than do, but try to love yourself. Remember what your body just went through. You are strong, and beautiful!
I totally understand. I just recently stopped wearing my maternity clothes, but I still don't fit into anything I owned pre-pregnancy. I stick to leggings and flowy shirts/dresses lol. It's incredibly difficult to feel like you can fit in something and then look in the mirror and be horrified. I totally understand!!