Thank you for sharing -- I was so happy to read this. You said pretty much exactly what's been taking up prime real estate in my mind lately. I've been in ED recovery since 2020 and am planning on getting pregnant this year. Despite having been in recovery for so long (and having made some really amazing progress that I'm so proud of!!), one of the biggest mental hurdles about preparing for pregnancy is my current body size. I'm constantly worrying about my pre-pregnancy body not being small enough, or not currently being active enough, or my boobs being too big and worrying that THEY'RE ONLY GOING TO GET BIGGER and all of that plus seeing so many postpartum women on social media "bounce back" so quickly... the noise is awfully overwhelming. The cherry on top is that my hyperproductive, high-achieving ass is also concerned about not being energetic enough to operate at my regular productivity level during pregnancy which is also adding to the stew of worry. It's hard to talk about this stuff with people who are still deep in the diet culture hole, too.
Anyway, with that being said, your writing is a balm -- it reassures me that I'm not alone and that my body is (hopefully) going to be doing some real miraculous stuff at whatever weight I'm going to be. Thank you for being a beacon for all of us folks preparing for the journey of parenthood while simultaneously trying to make peace with our bodies. I appreciate you!! Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy! (OH and thanks for all the music, too! <3)
Oh this comment made me 🥲 thank you!!! Pregnancy is a doozy baby! It’s NOT easy, but you’re not alone in any of those feelings. Wishing you the best of luck 💖💖💖
First or second time reading Bethany post to the end. I know your age now.
So why male like me read this stuff. Maybe because it's holiday and the sun exposure gave me the idea to...
But it is also the writing I like. Beautiful. Or a like of beautiful. Maybe it is helpful to me. I don't discuss this things in what I feel or what I think. But you kind of help me. Thank for Oversharing.
Wouldn't be of any help to you but, but.... The conclusion is pregnant or not, male or female, the ESSENTIAL is to be happy. Not only with our body but also with all what we are: human.
That means a body, a soul and a heart. You stress for your body weight and it's normal cause it's charging and now we know it. So be comfortable, stay calm and I wish you will make it through.
Hi Bethany,
Thank you for sharing -- I was so happy to read this. You said pretty much exactly what's been taking up prime real estate in my mind lately. I've been in ED recovery since 2020 and am planning on getting pregnant this year. Despite having been in recovery for so long (and having made some really amazing progress that I'm so proud of!!), one of the biggest mental hurdles about preparing for pregnancy is my current body size. I'm constantly worrying about my pre-pregnancy body not being small enough, or not currently being active enough, or my boobs being too big and worrying that THEY'RE ONLY GOING TO GET BIGGER and all of that plus seeing so many postpartum women on social media "bounce back" so quickly... the noise is awfully overwhelming. The cherry on top is that my hyperproductive, high-achieving ass is also concerned about not being energetic enough to operate at my regular productivity level during pregnancy which is also adding to the stew of worry. It's hard to talk about this stuff with people who are still deep in the diet culture hole, too.
Anyway, with that being said, your writing is a balm -- it reassures me that I'm not alone and that my body is (hopefully) going to be doing some real miraculous stuff at whatever weight I'm going to be. Thank you for being a beacon for all of us folks preparing for the journey of parenthood while simultaneously trying to make peace with our bodies. I appreciate you!! Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy! (OH and thanks for all the music, too! <3)
Oh this comment made me 🥲 thank you!!! Pregnancy is a doozy baby! It’s NOT easy, but you’re not alone in any of those feelings. Wishing you the best of luck 💖💖💖
First or second time reading Bethany post to the end. I know your age now.
So why male like me read this stuff. Maybe because it's holiday and the sun exposure gave me the idea to...
But it is also the writing I like. Beautiful. Or a like of beautiful. Maybe it is helpful to me. I don't discuss this things in what I feel or what I think. But you kind of help me. Thank for Oversharing.
Wouldn't be of any help to you but, but.... The conclusion is pregnant or not, male or female, the ESSENTIAL is to be happy. Not only with our body but also with all what we are: human.
That means a body, a soul and a heart. You stress for your body weight and it's normal cause it's charging and now we know it. So be comfortable, stay calm and I wish you will make it through.
Really proud commenting Bethany post😉♥️
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