Alexa Eberly (28 - she/her), Holden (3), and Waylon (18 months)
Houston, TX
“I’ve had one miscarriage. It was actually still happening the day we took the photos. I had been consumed with thoughts that my body had failed me the days prior; it felt like a nice change of pace to honor my body that had made two perfect humans. And to capture the brief moment in my life that I was experiencing the three babies my body made all at once.
How has parenthood impacted your body image?
I have struggled with loving my body my entire life. I think pregnancy with my first son was the first time I really loved my body. I felt beautiful and loved seeing what my body was capable of. Pregnancy with my second was much more painful. I ended up with loose skin, stretch marks and more weight than I’d prefer. It has been a journey to get to a place of acceptance with those changes.
What is your truth?
Motherhood has made me realize how strong and capable I am. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I’ve learned I can do and endure hard things. I’d tell my old self or other new parents to listen to their instincts. Once I decided to tune out other people’s idea, and mothered my own way, everyone was happier and thriving.
Why did you choose to participate in this movement and share your story?
I love celebrating pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I think it’s all such a sacred process and experience. When I heard the day of, that I could participate I felt like it would be a perfect way to honor the soul we only had here briefly and to celebrate all the wonderful things my body has done.