After reading a thread of Moms hating their bodies, I wanted to share my feelings on my own postpartum body. I really don't mean to teach anything to anyone or tell other Moms how they are supposed to feel. All I hope is that this may help others feel better about themselves :-)

I was 130 lbs (and 5'2") when I got pregnant and felt quite uncomfortable with my self image, since I used to be significantly thinner and having lost that cute 20s look I used to have (I'm 34). I'm now 4 months postpartum, weighing around 137 lbs, my belly sticks out and makes a weird fold at the C-section cut when I sit down. My thighs are still big and showing all they cellulitis, my boobs are different sizes, and sit way lower than they used to... But I love this body so much now. It gave me an amazing pregnancy (I know I was very lucky) and worked overtime for the entire past year. It gave me an adorable, healthy little human that I get to kiss and cuddle every day, and it is now feeding him the most incredible superfood this earth knows. It overcame the worst pain. It recovered from being slashed open and now allows me to dance again with my wonderful husband. What's not to love??

All I can say is thank you, my imperfect body, because you are perfect to me. I'll keep taking care of you, feeding you nutricious, healthy food. I'll give you long walks, exercise and fresh air. I'll let you rest as best I can. And let's make another baby together sometime soon.