Empty Sack Thread!!! (Post Partum Belly Shots, hehehe) « Back to Group Discussions

[BroodyWoodsgal]

Somebody had the idea to post PP belly shots, so I went ahead and took a picture and have decided to be brave and post it! I'm not too unhappy with how I look...I'm not big on working out, so it helps that I don't mind a bit of flabby belly! Hahaha...anyway.

I am using a belly binding thingie this time and so far I don't notice a difference in the way I look, but I notice a huge difference in the way FEEL! It's so nice to have my guts held in this time...I highly recommend it.

Here is my post partum belly, 12 days out:

[BroodyWoodsgal]

Sorry it's so big you guys..holy shit. I have to resize that!
 

[dkenagy]

Ha ha! I love it. You look great for 12 days. Curious what binder you are using? I got one to use for the first time, this time, too... I can't stand that feeling that my guts are just freely roaming around my abdomen!

[BroodyWoodsgal]

Originally Posted by dkenagy 

Ha ha! I love it. You look great for 12 days. Curious what binder you are using? I got one to use for the first time, this time, too... I can't stand that feeling that my guts are just freely roaming around my abdomen!

I found it at my favorite consignment store, barely used, for nothing! haha It's just one of those Babies-r-Us ribbed ones..it's really comfortable, but it's not a true girdle style belly binder. I wanted to do a whole "real deal" binding...but whatever. Hahha...I lost patience in finding the right one, blah blah, so I just stuck with this one and it's honestly been great. My belly doesn't look flatter or anything this time, but I didn't really expect it to.

[thecountrymouse]

Thanks for posting the pic.  I think you look great!  I'd be happy to be in that state 12 days later.  

[dkenagy]

I bought a Gabriella (? I think) brand one that was recommended here on MDC by lots of moms. I had a couple $5 amazon gift cards, so I paid about $10 oop, free shipping... anyway, it's pretty much like what you described; not so much like a girdle. It does have the "breathable" side panels though, which I thought would be good because I live in the south and my avg body temp pp is like 125*. Ha.

[kjourdan]

Today, 10 days pp.  The first week I used my Target brand Belly Band to help feel like my belly was a little more "pulled together."

[BroodyWoodsgal]

You look INCREDIBLE mama!!

[dkenagy]

Wow, kjourdan! You do look incredible!

[MamaAcorn]

You both look amazing!!!  I will still look at least 6 months pregnant for weeks on end after having the baby.  

[sraplayas]

wow! yes you both Do look Amazing! i carry alot of extra "baby fat" for about 4-6 months and usually take about 10-12months to get totally back to my pre-preg. size/shape.

[wanderinblues]

wow, i hope i look as good as you ladies PP!

[swelldoula]

One day post-partum

[BroodyWoodsgal]

My belly button looks exactly like yours, swelldoula!