Why it’s easier to love my body the second time around…

Nereyda Martinez
Sep 9, 2018 · 3 min read
“Birth is not only about making babies. It’s about making mothers; strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength.” — Barbara Katz Rothman

Just when I was starting to feel like I knew who I was again..

Just when my body was starting to look “normal” again..

Just when I started to get a taste of some freedom..

Here comes baby number 2.

I had just started working out and although I knew it was possible that I could get pregnant…

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