I’m 13 weeks post-birth of my second child; everything went well and I have a healthy toddler and newborn, and I’m recovering fine.
But I just feel really sad about my body. My tummy is so loose and floppy, and even though my weight is fine I’m dying to get back to my pre-pregnancy self, but I know that person is probably gone. My boobs have totally dropped this time and seem so saggy to me, and I’ve been left with some arthritic joints which make moving around a little harder.
Does anyone else feel like they’re just being ground down by the daily toll of childcare? I’m a stay at home parent, and I feel like I’m giving the best of my health and body to look after my children. I feel like I’ll finally get them packed off when they become adults, and look in the mirror, and see an old lady. I love my life and I know I’ll age, but having kids seems to be speeding up the process, if anyone feels the same?!
Does anyone have any tips for overcoming feeling like this?!