Rebecca Delgado (34), Javier (7), Gloria (5), Austin (3), and Vann (1)
Oak Park, IL
Rebecca shares -
"I have always been okay with my body. Most days before motherhood I was happy with it. After becoming a mom my body is no longer my own. I have been pregnant or breastfeeding for almost 8 years. I love everything it has done to make me a mother and to help me so far through motherhood.
The first time around, birth and becoming a mom was nothing like I imagined. After a difficult delivery I didn't remember much about it. I was so happy he was out and safe, I basically blocked out the bad stuff. I knew the basics but it wasn't until my doctor and husband filled me in that I could remember it.
Because of that labor my son had physical therapy until he was 18 months and surgery before his second birthday. I had cesarean births for the rest. After my forth I was diagnosed with postpartum depression and I just kind of become numb to it all. Just talking about it made me feel better and with help from my doctor and finding the right meds I have been a lot better. I never would have thought my last eight years would have included non-stop breastfeeding and four kids.
I have been following {this movement} for a while now. I express self love to mamas everyday. Showing motherhood in the raw like this is so beautiful. Now that I am done having kids I figured it was the perfect time."