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  • How Did Your Body Become A Stranger

    No one really prepares you for what it’s like not to have your baby inside you anymore. All of a sudden, you look and feel different. How did your body become a stranger?

    Your stomach is loose and striped. Your boobs are saggy, one more than the other. Hair unwashed, bags under your eyes. Even your hips are wider than before. Who is this woman looking back at you in the mirror?

    She is a mother.

    She sacrificed her body and mind for another being. She grew life, she brought it into this world and now she continues to sustain it. This body, this unfamiliar body, is amazing! The things it’s done, the pain its endured all made it stronger. She should not be ashamed of her body for her body is incredible.

    You are amazing. You are strong. You are beautiful. You are more than enough.

    You are a mother.

    ~ Author: Unknown

  • A Few Important Rules To Teach Your Daughters

    A few important rules to teach your daughters:

    • Travel light through life. Keep only what you need.

    • It’s okay to cry when you’re hurt. It’s also okay to smash (some) things; but, wash your face, clean your mess & get up off the floor when you’re done. You don’t belong down there.

    • Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.

    • 5-second rule. It’s just dirt. There are worse things in a fast food cheeseburger.

    • You’re a woman, you don’t NEED a man- but it’s ok to want the right one.

    • Happiness is not a permanent state, it takes intentional effort everyday.

    • Pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice.

    • Never, ever walk through an alley alone!

    • Be less sugar, more spice, and only as nice as you’re able to without compromising yourself.

    • CAN’T is a cop-out, set your goals high.

    • If you can’t smile with your eyes, don’t smile. Insincerity is nothing to aspire to.

    • Never lie to yourself.

    • Your body, your rules.

    • Ask for what you want. The worst thing they can say is no.

    • Wish on stars & dandelions, then get to WORK to make them happen.

    • Stay as sweet as you are.

    • Fall in love with music, memories, literature, food & travel.

    • Take lots of pictures along the way.

    • Say Please, Thank You & I’m Sorry whenever the situation warrants it.

    • Naps are for grown-ups too.

    • Question everything, except your own INTUITION.

    • You have enough, you are enough.

    • You’re AMAZING! Don’t let anyone ever make you feel you’re not. If someone does… walk away. You deserve better. Never forget that!

    • No matter where you are, you can always come home… ALWAYS!!

    • Say what you mean & mean what you say.

    • No one will ever LOVE YOU more than I do.

    • Be kind; treat others how you would like them to treat you.

    • If in doubt, remember whose daughter you are and straighten your crown.

     

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  • This Is What Depression Looks Like, No, Not The Clean Dishes

    This is what depression looks like.No. Not the clean dishes.

    But that there were that many dishes in the first place; that I’ve gone 2 weeks without doing them. 3 days ago I sat on the kitchen floor and stared at them while I cried. I knew they needed to be done. I wanted to do them so bad. But depression pulled me under. It sucked me in. Like a black hole. Rapidly, sinking quick-sand.

    I walked by them morning and night and all day long. And just looked at them. Telling myself that I could do them. Telling myself that I would. And feeling defeated everyday that I didn’t. Making the depression only that much worse because not accomplishing something that needs to be done is failure. Worthless. Failure. Piece of shit. Incompetent. Stupid. Lazy. All things that roll through the mind of someone with depression.

    All. Day. Long. Throw anxiety on top of it, and you’ve got yourself a real treat.            Being scared your husband will leave because he thinks you’re lazy. Being scared to let people into your home because they’ll think you’re nasty. Feeling like you’re failing your kids because for the 3rd night in a row you don’t have any clean dishes to cook dinner on.. so pizza it is. Again. And the worst part of it all, it’s not just with the dishes. The laundry, cleaning, dressing yourself, taking a shower, dressing your kids, brushing your and their teeth, normal everyday tasks. It all becomes a nightmare. A very daunting task.

    Somedays it doesn’t get done at all. Depression is something that “strong” people don’t talk about because they don’t want people to think they’re “weak”. You’re not weak. You’ve been strong for so long and through so many things, that your body needs a break. I don’t even care if the only thing you did today, was put deodorant on. I’m proud of you for it. Good job. I’m in your corner. I’m on your side. I’m not looking for sympathy, not in the slightest. But I am letting everyone know that I’m here for you. I get it. If you need someone to talk to, I’m always here to help.

    Full credit goes to the amazing Brittany Ernsperger

  • When You’re A Plus Size Woman People Say

    When you’re a plus size woman, people like to say “Yeah, she’s cute in the face.” As if being full-figured is such a disgrace. Honey, I’m cute in the face, and I’m thick in the waist.

    I look good weather I’m in cotton, leather, or lace. I’m beautiful, vibrant and above all, smart! There’s more to me than my weight, I also have a heart. Yes, my clothes may be a bigger size, that just means you have access to a bigger prize.

    We all are not self-conscious about our weight. So don’t think your small frame gives you more pull, I’m a fabulous curvy woman with a figure that’s full.

    If you’re skinny that’s fab you be happy in your skin and I’ll be happy over here in my larger model.

    My thighs may wobble when I walk, I may have a double chin, Yes my boobs are huge and my butt is hard to miss, but did you notice my smile, my happy eyes and my pure confidence as I strut my stuff.

    I am not ashamed of my body after all I have put a lot of time and money into making myself this shape, your passing comments are not needed, not wanted but you will not dampen my spirit or make me feel bad with your stupid comment.

    You may be thinner, taller and more attractive in your eyes but my soul is kinder, sweeter and far more kind, which in my eyes makes me the most attractive person out of us two.

    If you are thin we are not against you we do not judge, I understand there are woman who are desperate to gain weight but cannot, there are woman who wish they could lose weight but struggle to do so, but ladies what ever body you have to be proud, be confident and don’t let the haters bring you down.

  • Bigger Woman Still Have A Postpartum Body

    “When you’re a bigger woman, somehow it makes certain people think you don’t deserve to say you have a “real” postpartum body.

    THIS. IS. FALSE.

    You grew a human. You birthed a human, whether they came out of your lady bits or through surgery. You have a postpartum body. Period. End of story. It doesn’t matter what that body looks like. There is no definition of what a postpartum body is supposed to look like, contrary to what some people will try to force you to believe.

    You will see women who have no marks, or those who have 50. You will see women whose stomachs went right back to being smooth and flat, or hang down with loose skin. You will see women who have lots of fat on their bellies, or who have none. You will see women who were in great shape and toned when they got pregnant and women who were considered “plus size” when they got pregnant. Some women stayed in shape through pregnancy while others gained weight. But what do all of these women have in common after birthing these adorable humans?

    They. Have. A. Postpartum. Body.

    They have a story. Their story matters and it counts. They can post the photo if they want to. And not every photo will look the same. I am SO DONE with hearing that certain women aren’t allowed to consider their body a “real” postpartum body and post their love for it.

    So here it is. Another lovely photo of my postpartum body” -Full credit to the amazing: Meg Boggs

    If you have a story you wish to share, want to advertise or looking to raise awareness of any topic (doen’t have to be parent related) or want us to blog about something on your behalf then please send us an email to mumsadviceltd@outlook.com

  • One Easy Tip To Discover Breast Cancer

    Hayley Browning is trying to raise awareness which could potentially save womans lives, Browning posted on the social media Facebook.

    Browning said:I’m hoping to share a little trick of mine with as many people as possible, which could potentially help save someone’s life.

    3 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I could only feel the lump whilst lying down and it completely disappeared standing up. Most websites tell you to check for lumps in the shower but if I had followed this advice, the lump may have grown too large to be treatable. Not even the surgeon could feel my lump when I was standing up.

    So, this is a call out to all women to check for lumps lying down, as well as standing up.

    As I think about my long journey ahead and the chemotherapy I will undertake, I want to reach as many people with this message and help find more #Laid Back Lumps

    In 2017 it is estimated that there were over 55 thousand cases of brest cancer and over 11 thousand deaths however 78% of woman diagnosed with breast cancer survive, so early detection could literally save your life.

    Mums advice suggest checking your breasts twice a week once whilst laid down and once whist stood up, look for lumps, changes in skin tone, a change in size or shape of breast, nipple becoming inverted, a rash on the nipple similar to eczema, discharge from the nipple, swelling or lump in the arm pit is also a sign, if in doubt check it out, breast screening services are available via your Gp, never ignore any signs, get to know your breasts and check them regularly.

    If you would like to share your story or wish to raise awareness of any topic please send us an email to mumsadviceltd@outlook.com

  • My child is overweight My child is unhealthy

    My child is overweight My child is unhealthy

    My child’s diet needs to be changed and he needs to lose weight.
    Well according to his school any way, their little table of heights and weights puts my son close to being obese.

    My son is seven and a healthy active happy  boy, he attends football training three times a week and plays matches twice a week, he’s always in the garden, kicking a ball or on the trampoline or running around.

    He has one small chocolate bar twice a week, and four packets of crisps like wotsits or quavers four times a week.

    The majority of his meals are healthy and nutritious, he has his recommended five fruits and veg a day. 
    McDonald’s and take aways are a rare treat.
    But no my active “skinny” boy is verging on obese and we wonder why our children grow up with body confidence issues and are consumed with worry over their figure and diet.

    My child is overweight My child is unhealthy
    My child is overweight My child is unhealthy

    Now I understand that being healthy is important but shaming and scaring children because of a chart on someone’s computer is ridiculous.

    I mean seriously have they looked at my child, there isn’t an ounce of “fat on him”.
    Girls especially grow up thinking they are fat or ugly and these charts and warnings at a young age does them no good at all and could be a factor in eating disorders in later life.
    What seven-year old wants to hear they’re fat, unhealthy and need to lose weight. 

    They even suggested that if we didn’t nip this in the bud now he is likely to be overweight as  an adult, have health problems like type 2 diabetes or heart problems.

    It is time the board of education stopped ticking boxes on a computer and actually look at our children.

    My child is overweight My child is unhealthy
    My child is overweight My child is unhealthy

     

     

  • This Amazing Photo Shows What Really Happens When You Give Birth!

    This brave mum and body positivity advocates Instagram post about her postpartum body has been going viral and it’s clear to see why.

    Let’s talk postpartum bodies! I asked @belleverdiglionephotography to take this photo, just hours after giving birth to Willa, in my rawest and most vulnerable state. I was in pain and I was overcome by a flood of emotions. Elated to have welcomed our beautiful girl and so empowered and proud of what my body and I had just done! It’s a strange feeling to look down and still see a bump, even though you’re holding your baby in your arms, even after doing it three times. It’s not easy to go home with a baby and still have to wear maternity clothes. With my first I was adamant I would just “bounce back”. Everyone would say “you’re young, you’ll loose the baby weight in no time!” But you know what, I didn’t, I never have in fact. With each baby I’ve gained a few more kilos and a few more stretch marks. I used to feel the need to cover up in this newborn stage, I didn’t want to see my body in this state, so why would anyone else? It’s taken me three babies, but I’ve finally realised this postpartum body isn’t something to hide! I am beyond proud for what this body has given and sacralised. I am thankful that my body is able to carry and birth babies naturally. I am NOT ashamed of my (many) new stripes and my postpartum body. And neither should you! Let’s celebrate postpartum bodies, in all their glory. The female body is incredible and I am so proud of what mine has done!

     

    Elise Grossman is an Australian mother of three, and a real advocate of realistic bodies and body positivity. 

    Grossman shared this photo along with many others in the summer and the response has been amazing with many women also sharing their own postpartum bodies with Elise.  

    Well done to Elise for sharing these beautiful photos and bringing more positivity into the world.