Hey Mama- You're Beautiful

 We live in a world where everyday is filled with comparisons- its everywhere you go- advertizements, social media, the grocery store. We have been conditioned to compare- and to only find beauty in perfection. As women we want to be known as beautiful and work so hard to look a certain way.

 When approaching pregnancy I didnt fully comprehend that it would challenge my body image and level of confidence. I envisioned a perfect round growing belly and all to return to normal afterwards. I am still pregnant and have at least (hopefully) 10 or so weeks to go and realizing more and more that my pre-pregnancy body may or may not come back. This thought made me realize that so many women have made this sacrifice before me- that mothers have chosen to bear children not knowing what the outcome afterwards for their bodies may be. To me- that is so beautiful. The fact that your body grows and adjusts to hold a little life and supports it is the most lovely thing I can think of.

For all you moms out there that have gone before me- just know that no matter how you feel today-or tomorrow- or how others may make you feel- you are beautiful. The sacrifice you have made is well worth it.