something that needs to be said, but should go without saying...

[knufrio]

I see too many women on here complaining about the things that their families, boyfriends, husbands, etc say about their bodily changes during pregnancy...
One of my friends posted an article on Facebook yesterday about 96 women you won't see on billboards, they were all shapes sizes and colors and yes a few of them were pregnant. It was amazing to see these strong beautiful women who literally bared all for the camera in order to make a point that all women are beautiful. I was even more shocked when I read the comments which consisted of things like "I hate how obesity is accepted now", "this is disgusting", and "this isn't beautiful, these b*tches need to hit the gym".

We all know that pregnancy takes a huge toll on our bodies. Between stretch marks, rashes, dry skin, acne, weight gain, etc its easy to look at yourself and not like what you see. I have to admit in the beginning when I was super bloated and puking every day it was very easy to look in the mirror and hate myself. My husband would still tell me I looked beautiful, but I never believed him and always figured he was just saying it so I wouldn't go on another hormonal rant. Now that I am further along and have my little bump I have actually grown to love my pregnant self. I love looking at myself, stretch marks and all, and thinking about the little girl that I have growing inside me.
Whether you were a size 2 or a size 12 before pregnancy doesn't matter, whether you lose 5lb during your pregnancy or gain 70 also doesn't matter. You and your body are beautiful and you deserve to be told that everyday. F*ck what your family tells you or even your spouse, especially because unless they are perfect fitness models they have no right to comment on  anyone's appearance but their own.
Embrace the changes that come with your pregnancy, for they are only temporary. Enjoy the time you spend caring for your little one while they are inside you and remember thateven after they are born, they don't care how you look. To them their mommy is always the most beautiful person they've ever seen, stretch marks and all.

[Dmaxine88]

Very well said! Thanks for posting this :)

[nannewmom]

Thank you, that was beautiful:)

[lexus3232]

Awww well said!!!!!! Its is amazing what we are doing :)

[chilavegazee]

Love this!!! Thanks for taking the time to write this. Just made my day.

[Candy_T]

I absolutely love this! :) Wonderfully put.

[Nov7thmommy]

Well said!!!!

[3rdtime_mum]

I saw this on fb. I thought it was beautiful! And you put it beautifully! Love and accept yourself how you are, and everything else will follow into place. Thank you so much. This made my day :-)

[TigerLily1230]

Stretch marks dont go away but they do fade over time.

[katie_1989]

This just made me cry! But in a good way! Thank you

[BritNyabuto]

Well said, thank you for sharing :)

[chewoo25]

Wow well put!! Thankyou

[Mreeah]

Ugh stuff like that makes me fume! So disrespectful,
We all have the same body parts some of us just have extra padding lol. I like my prenancy bump.Ive never even been a size 1 but im not afraid to show it off, thats my little girl in there!

[knufrio]

Oct3014 I can relate, because like I said it took me until almost 20 weeks to like my pregnant self, even with support from my family. I just feel so bad for those women who have to suffer with unsupportive family and friends during a time when they feel most vulnerable. I want them all to know that they have a whole forum of women who are right by their side and want to help them feel good about themselves.

[oct3014]

I agree way too many women on here beating themselves up about something that is normal and will go away once the baby is born! I did a post similar to this a while back because I was tired of seeing so many complaints about how they look and how their families were making them feel. Some ppl just haven't learned to fully except themselves for who they are!

[Nooshine]

Pregnancy is beautifull :-)

[Simplyme81]

Well said.Just what I needed to hear :)

[83ccctaylor]

Well said :)