The Journey of the Maternity Capri Pants

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It had been a few days since I’ve worn them, but it felt like a lifetime. I had already planned in my head what I was going to wear with them. As I pulled the stretchy material over my stomach instant comfort was felt. It was like the first time all over again. I added a long sleeve shirt and a scarf. I had planned this outfit in my head for the last few days. As I walked out of the closet my husband stopped me. He looked down and shook his head. All he said was, “Again, with the maternity pants?” I said, “Yes.” Two years after my son was born, my maternity capri pants was the best thing I owned.

After carrying a baby for nine months we all dream of fitting into our pre-pregnancy clothes. However, that can take time, weeks to months even up to a year. Our bodies can do amazing things such as push out little humans. I’ve heard stories of women taking pre-pregnancy clothes to the hospital with them. I laugh because I did the same my first pregnancy. However, I made sure the second time around I had something comfortable to leave in.

That’s when my maternity capri pants came in handy.

Surprisingly my maternity capri pants helped me a lot the second time. Not just with my physical appearance, but with my mentality. I am human and I know that giving birth to a baby is a beautiful thing, but I didn’t feel good about myself at all. 

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The Struggle

I felt overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with feedings, diaper changes, creating a whole new routine with my children. I began to feel pressure to “snap back.” As much as I wanted to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight a few weeks after my son was born, I realized it wasn’t a priority. My priority was feed baby, change the baby, sleep, coffee, and basically stay alive.

As time went on I began to make my way out of the baby twilight zone. I slowly started falling into an exercise routine and “trying” to make healthier eating choices. I use the word “trying” loosely because trust me it was a struggle. Along the way, my maternity capri pants made the journey. 

As a mom, I struggle with being confident in myself. I used my maternity capri pants as a security blanket for two years after my son was born. They always brought me comfort and happiness knowing they would always fit. However, in reality, I was actually scared of other peoples judgments. My body had changed after having two children. The thought of any of my clothes fitting seemed like a dream. I know that other people’s opinions shouldn’t have mattered, but they did.  

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My Support

My family and maternity capri pants ended up being my supporters. When I began to criticize my body in the mirror and hate my never ending stretch marks, my husband would remind me of my beauty. The women in my family laughed alongside me as all three of us wore our post maternity pants proudly. Lastly, my maternity capri pants that held up two years regardless of the constant washing, baby puke, and breast milk overflow.

So to my moms out there that feel as if it’s impossible to feel you again, you’re wrong. Having a baby is amazing work and you’re doing the best you can. It doesn’t matter how you do it or what you do it in, be the best mom you can. Be confident and be comfortable regardless if you’re a maternity pants wearer like myself or just a stretchy pants kind of gal. We are all moms on different journeys. 

P.S. If you can’t find your pants there is a chance your husband hid them on his side of the closet underneath all his work clothes.