Sure, it may not be perfect by the media's standards. That's because it is healthy. And mine.
It may not be perfect according to the aesthetic preferences of our culture. For the moment. And really that's driven by the media anyway. See above.
It is perfect because it has grown and nurtured four children. It continues to nurture two. It works hard for them, and for me.
It is perfect because it works. Because I have legs which can walk and arms that can cuddle.
It is perfect because it has stretch marks, and cellulite, and floppy bits, and breasts which are showing their years of use.
It is perfect because when it is done feeding the last child, it will be all mine again.
I need to respect it more, and treat it better, but it is still perfect.
I have chronic back pain and sciatica, which reminds me that my body has carried four babies.
I have a funny foot pain thing going on, which reminds me that I have carried infants and toddlers on my hip for many years.
I have terribly bitten fingernails, which reminds me that I am a parent and a wife, and my first concern is never for myself any more.
I have a perfect body, and I am incredibly grateful.
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Really well said, Kate. :)
ReplyDeleteYou do have a perfect body... but I have to say - your fingernails were terribly bitten LONG before you were a wife or a mum! (haha - sorry)
ReplyDeleteMy body is capable of change, and right now that's all I can ask! (And I am grateful for it)
Could NOT have worded that better myself.
ReplyDeleteYour body is perfect, because it has created perfection. Cant ask for more that that!
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I love it =) so absoltely true!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful words and what true words!
ReplyDeleteSo true. Our bodies are perfectly designed to do the wonderful things that mothers do, and we should wear those signs of use proudly.
ReplyDeleteHAHA Kym - I was going to same the same thing about the fingernails!! And Kate, your body rocks!! (always has! xx)
ReplyDeleteWell said! I may be losing a cup size every time I breastfeed a child (there'll be nothing left soon!), but so glad I'm doing it! :)
ReplyDeleteBasic health is sooo important. You really learn that when you have something that shakes that foundation.
ReplyDeleteI love this post. There's an annual body love linky at We Heart Life - you should join in this year, the sentiment in this post is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteP.S. There's a Regina Spektor song called Folding Chair and the lyrics say "I've got a perfect body, but sometimes I forget. I've got a perfect body, cos my eyelashes catch my sweat."