Not Ashamed of My Bump Today!

Allison • Punk/ Metal/ Inked/ Atheist/ Architect...living off Minnehaha Parkway. What the heck are we doing!? Ha! Due in June.
A few days until second trimester and I have felt so guilty, feeling insecure about looking fat. Why!? I have always had awesome stomach and abs, so losing my favorite part has been tough. I am thankful I have a healthy baby thus far, and that I have a very nice home and husband to support us. Why does looking great mean so much to me? Being a woman in today's era is confusing.
So today I have decided to wear my tight dress and sport the weird "is she fat or pregnant" bump. I wanted to just talk about insecurities we are not supposed to have because we are "so thankful" we are pregnant. But guess what, I am still a woman. A woman that wants to be sexy, a COO of my company, a daring Architect and yes a good mom. I am not ashamed about not always wanting to be a mom either. I can be many things.
I sport the bump, but realize and recognize that I don't feel as sexy as I used to, and that's OK. I will still shave my legs, paint my toes and wear a sexy dress. This is how I cope. I am a person with multi dimensions and I refuse to cave into one category which is Mom. I am much more than that, and that feels amazing.
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Co

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I'm 35 weeks and going through these insecurities as well! My stomach has always been my best feature and that is long gone. I've also noticed a few stretch marks pop up on my love handle area... Oh well. I guess I'll worry about that later. Healthy baby is all that matters! You look fantastic and I love your dress! 

As

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I feel the same way! So insecure because I'm in that "fat or pregnant" stage. 😕

Me

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You're beautiful ! 

Al

Allison • Dec 11, 2015
Thank you ❤️ we all are.

An

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Your beautiful. You got this.

Al

Allison • Dec 12, 2015
Awwww thank you!!

Li

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I did the same thing- except I've been obese my whole life. I was always worried that no one would be able to tell I'm pregnant and I'd just look fat. Well, I'm 34+4 and I just don't care anymore. I wear my maternity shirts, my tight clothes, because it's comfortable to me. If I don't, I end up feeling like crap about myself. I'm embracing the fact that I'm growing a little girl and I'm going to be bringing her into this world. If I care so much- so will she, eventually. I want her to love the skin she is in. 

Al

Allison • Dec 12, 2015
Wonderful perspective! Thank for sharing!