My body is so far from perfect. Little does he know my butt and thighs are covered in stretch marks. My boobs are starting to get them as well. My body isn't toned so much anymore and I definitely can't fit into any of my jeans! Little does he know that what he said was weighing so heavily on the minds of the other four women in the room who were earlier in their pregnancy than I am but who already have stretch marks on their tummies. Little does he know that those stretch marks are the result of little miracles being formed! Little did he know, my heart was breaking for the woman on my right. Her name is Melody and from the corner of my eye I could see tears slowly falling down her face. Melody was a new friend I'd made..Melody was married to that guy. Melody is 4 months pregnant and GLOWING with a beautiful baby boy! She even has proof of her baby by the little marks he's left on her belly! 

What I'm trying to get at is that everyone is different. We aren't what we seem, but we should never take to heart someone's ignorance. I can't say that I "love" my stretch marks, but I love the reminder that they are proof of my baby girl. Ladies, let's bring more body positivity into the new year! Happy holidays to all :)