Mommy "style"

I use the word "style" loosely these days and its hard to even feel like I have much of it these days... My body has transformed into a mushy, wide and frankly, uncomfortable version of itself since Jackson was born...

I continue to hope that I'll start to feel a bit more confident with my 'new' body and I am CONSTANTLY telling myself... "you just had a baby 4,5,6 months ago.." Its hard to give yourself a break though, trust me I know.. I miss my old wardrobe and am regretting that I sold a lot of it while I was pregnant... "Oh I'll never wear this after the baby is born".... Damn

When Jackson was first born I spent most of my time in over-sized sweats and T-shirts... I literally didnt get "dressed" except to take Jax to a doctors appointment and for my OBGYN appointment... When I did get a bit more "put together" it was a lot of my old maternity clothes... Loose flowing and easy...

 

One technique that I used a lot while its still nice and cool outside is relying on scarves, they sort of take the eye away from my hips and mid-section.. And it just helps me feel a bit more covered up so I'm not so self-conscious! 

Peplums and Blazers also helped to offer a bit of camouflage for my discomfort in my my mid-section and even my arms :-( And as i started losing a bit more weight I've been doing the synched waist again

 After just having Jackson, I went to old navy and bought a bunch of size 12 pants! They were the only ones that fit my waist but didnt fit my legs so I spent a lot of time walking around with a loose crotch and saggy but while constantly pulling at my pants.. Needless to say I was not comfortable and would try almost every day to see if ANY of my old pants fit again yet... Usually not...

It may sound kind of crazy but a lot of times just putting a face of makeup on can make ALL the difference! (I know how can you do that with a new baby).. Its not always possible, trust me I have days where I'm DETERMINED to get makeup on my face but Jax has final say.. lol

I worked really hard at getting my figure back. Spent as much time as I could either at the gym in my apartment complex or doing Jillian Michaels video's on my living room floor while Jackson watched me and giggled!

 Unfortunately since I've moved I can't really work out the way I used to and I've noticed a big different :-( Its hard to work out on a hard service at my house and the gym here doesnt offer much room for my usual aerobic routine... 

Today Kenny came home and I REALLY wanted to go work out a little (only time I can work out is when Kenny is here because Jackson's stroller doesnt even fit in there) but he had me a little let down when he decided he was going to go hit golf balls... Ugh... Luckily when he came home he offered to feed and bathe Jackson so I got to run about a mile and a half!

So my point is now that I'm still not very comfortable with my body.. I finally do fit into some of my old clothes but definitely not like I used too and definitely not to a point where I'm feeling "comfortable and confident"... More like crap, I got them on, now what shirt can I wear to cover the muffin top!?

I have done hardly ANY shopping since having the baby so most stuff I wear is stuff that I wore before Jax or while I was pregnant with him.. Point being, dont go out and but a whole new wardrobe if you cant afford it! You can put outfits together with things you have that can still make you feel put together.. and on some days dare I say I even feel pretty! lol Here are some more past outfits for ideas to mix and match (and cover)... lol Hope this helps!

XOXO, SaraH