Lovin' My Buddha Belly

This post is inspired by a t-shirt that my sister bought for me when I was pregnant with Ava. She saw a picture of Kate Hudson wearing the shirt in People magazine when she was preggo and she loved it and had to buy it for me. Anyway, I wore it today and was surprised at the many comments that people made & the conversations it started. For reference sake, I was standing in 2 return lines and 1 check out line. I think the ladies were still talking about it in the Target line even after I left.

" What does your shirt say? ......... Isn't that interesting."

"My daughter-in-law doesn't want to gain a pound! She would never wear that shirt!"

"Enjoy it, I'm sure you'll work it off once you've had your baby."

"When are you due?"

"How refreshing to see a pregnant woman who is proud of the size of her belly"

"I love your shirt, where did you get it?"

We all know that birth is a miracle and pregnancy is a blessing. Truly amazing. Most women are only pregnant once, twice, three times....maybe more...in their lives. I have been rather lucky and haven't been sick or overly uncomfortable during either of my pregnancies. I actually like being pregnant for the most part and I do feel proud of my belly. I'm proud that I am growing my future child in there. I feel honored in a weird way. I like that my husband likes to rub my belly and that my daughter helps me put lotion on it daily.

To all the pregnant women out there who are overly obsessed with every single pound that is gained...please stop. Enjoy the ride. It will be over soon and our bodies will hopefully return to normal. A new normal, anyway. But, it is a miracle and a blessing and a gift. It's motherhood and it is beautiful. And to those who feel like being judgemental, glance toward your nearest mirror.