For most moms, recovering from the nine months of carrying a growing human inside of you takes some time.
Unfortunately, as our bodies change and our standards are shattered by the comparison trap of social media and society, it can be hard to find confidence in the “mom-bod” you have during this season.
But Janene Crossley wants all mamas to know that it’s just that: a season. And just like you’d never be ashamed of your motherhood, you shouldn’t be ashamed of the body that brought you here.
“When your 5-year-old sees your post-partum stomach and gives it a big ol’ tummy twister while laughing hysterically and hollering ‘IT FEELS LIKE BUBBLE GUM!!!’ you post that ridiculous, unflattering open-mouth pic instead of the ‘prettier’ one.”
Janene Crossley
Along with the picture she posted to Instagram, Janene goes on to address every beautiful mama who’s struggled to find postpartum body positivity: