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I Shared Post-Baby Bikini Photos On Facebook And I’m Proud Of It
Let me remind you all, I had a baby six months ago. Let me also remind you that this kid made me gain 60 friggen pounds. So was I ready to have my picture taken in a bikini, the only type of bathing suit I own? Well, apparently it didn’t matter, because photos were taken. But I went one step further. I actually posted my post-baby body baring bikini shots on Facebook, because, hey, I’m not that vain and I did just have a baby. I was sure people would understand.
The responses were what I found interesting. What mother doesn’t feel like absolute crap about her body after having a baby? (If you say you don’t, I think you are lying.) I get so frustrated when people tell me, “Nine months on, nine months off.†I remember with my first child going into a clothing store and the saleslady I know saying to me, “You look amazing! Didn’t you just have a child?â€Â “Um, yes,†I responded. “TWO YEARS AGO!â€
That was before I was on Facebook and had decided to let the world (or my almost 3000 friends, most of whom I don’t know) see me in all my nearly naked glory. I was kind of surprised at the comments, not because they were bad, but it just proves my point that people definitely care about their bodies after having a baby.
One of my best friends wrote, “U R too fat. You should really consider covering up. Xo.” Of course she was joking. Most of the comments started with, “Um, didn’t you just have a baby?†Or, “Jealous of your flat stomach.†Another one of my friends wrote, “I hate you. Unfollowing. Xo†Again, add the ‘xo’ and you know it’s a joke.
One person wrote “OMG†and I wasn’t sure if this was a good thing or bad thing. I could take it to mean, “OMG YOU’RE POSTING A PHOTO OF YOU IN A BIKINI? YOU’RE NOT READY. I’M COVERING MY EYES!†Or I could take it to mean, “OMG. YOU LOOK SPECTACULAR.†I choose the latter. Another woman wrote, “My son is 14 months and I still won’t allow these pics. Good for you girl!â€