Progress & a Linkup

Dress: Shein // Sandals: Target

PROGRESS

In today’s post I’m going to talk about my postpartum progress pictures. They’re a little different than usual. The reason why is because there’s no visible progress. There is a different type of progress though. I may not look any different but I feel different. I feel stronger. 

PROGRESS PICTURES

As you can see from the above two pictures, the only physical differences seen are the lighting, my awkward tan, my boobs haven’t been emptied, and that’s really it. There are two months in between both pictures and I’m actually heavier on the scale in the second photo. I haven’t lost any inches. At first I was kind of upset because I’ve been so consistent but at the same time I birthed a human. Because I’m breastfeeding I can’t be in a calorie deficit. I have to make sure I’m not messing with my supply. Anyway, I have good and bad days. Some days I feel perfectly fine and the next I’m worried about not looking any different. I’m also still healing my postpartum body so I’m focusing on that now.

Dress: Shein // Sandals: Target

POSTPARTUM HEALING

Due to pregnancy and labor my body has changed, just like everyone else’s. I’m not special by any means. What I will say is I had NO idea just how much of a beating my body would take. Not only did I gain 60 lbs, but I also ended up with diastasis recti, a weakened pelvic floor, and pain. I had a vaginal birth with a second degree tear so I only know pain from this type of delivery. I’m sure c section recoveries are equally as rough. Maybe my age has something to do with my body’s current state. However, once I started researching about postpartum issues I started to realize I had so many things to start healing. My friend suggested Every Mother.

Dress: Shein // Sandals: Target

EVERY MOTHER

Every Mother is supposed to help with postpartum healing. I call this program my physical therapy rather than a workout program. A lot of the stretches and workouts remind me of going to PT.  I’ve only been doing it for a week and I did pay for the annual membership.  It cost me $100 for the entire year.  After learning about all of the issues I have, I figured $100 was worth it to at least try.  It’s less expensive than going to my doctor and them maybe sending me to PT anyway. 

I’m not saying to replace any kind of PT you might be going through with this program.  I just have to issue that disclaimer because what I choose to do with my body and healing process isn’t for everyone.  My friend had a great testimonial with this program which is why I wanted to try it.  So far after a week, I feel like the stretches have been so beneficial.  They also show the proper ways to sit, stand, and lay down.  This is if you have diastasis recti because if you know anything about it, you have to be really careful.  Anyway, I’m hoping that this program helps with my healing journey, but I will keep y’all updated!

Dress: Shein // Sandals: Target

BOUGHT CLOTHES FOR MY CURRENT BODY

Due to my body not changing whatsoever, I wanted to buy a few pieces that were more than just tshirts and biker shorts.  My entire closet is filled with the same biker shorts (I bought a bunch of them) and tshirts.  It’s the most comfortable thing to wear, especially when I have a little one, but I don’t really have anything to wear that’s a little less casual but still casual.  I’m not sure if that makes sense.  I decided to shop with Shein because I didn’t want to spend a lot of money if my body does change at all.I don’t foresee it changing anytime soon, but in case it does I didn’t want to spend too much.  I’ll be sharing my Shein haul over the next few weeks so stay tuned!

Dress: Shein // Sandals: Target

LINKUP TIME

Let’s move on to the linkup!