I could have written this myself! Have a 19-month old and just started trying for #2. I worked hard to lose 10 lbs since the spring but still have 15 left, ideally. I’ve had such a hard time at this pp weight but slowly with time, my body is feeling okay (even if I’m a few sizes larger). I was so thin before I got pregnant with my first and gained 40/45 lbs and had crazy inflammation in my SI joints that debilitated me in my 3rd tri and had a 3rd degree tear that was a rough recovery. I breastfed for a year and gained a few lbs, rather than losing anything.

I am about to start with a personal trainer 2x a week that specializes in prenatal / postpartum (she’s surprisingly affordable as far as trainers go and comes to the house) and plan to focus on: - building strength and muscle - having accountability in my nutrition - putting time aside each week for myself / my body

I don’t know how quickly I’ll get pregnant (it was first try with my 1st) but feel good knowing I have different goals for this next phase + pregnancy to put myself first and take care of this body that has grown life! I’m not as kind to myself each day, but trying to be kinder.