When it comes to my partner’s body after childbirth, I’ve kept my thoughts to myself—and for good reason. Her postpartum figure is truly none of my business. Sure, I’m her partner, but when it comes to matters of her body, my opinion holds less weight than that of a teenager critiquing modern art or my youngest child asking for one more story before bed.
Let’s be honest: I played a role in this transformation. When we decided to start a family, we were signing up for a journey that includes not just sleepless nights and diaper changes but also significant changes to her body. It’s a wild ride of emotions, hormonal shifts, and physical alterations. You might envision your future child as a genius or an athlete, but you’re also asking your partner to endure ten months of pregnancy, which can bring on a whirlwind of changes to her body and mind.
In our case, we have two beautiful children, but my partner experienced four pregnancies in total. That’s over two years of morning sickness, cravings for strange combinations like pickles and peanut butter (seriously, who thought that was a good idea?), followed by the demands of breastfeeding and the aftermath of surgeries.
But here’s the thing: yes, her body has changed, but she’s still the fierce and vibrant woman I fell in love with. And I’ve changed too. I used to be a fitness enthusiast, but these days, my workouts consist of lifting my little girl for a spin around the living room or chasing my son while pretending to be a character from his favorite movie. My biggest challenge now is deciding between a couple of slices of pizza or a whole pie when we order in.
It’s downright selfish to critique my partner’s postpartum body. I have no expertise on the complexities of childbirth or the realities faced by new mothers. Imagine if a friend from your weekend softball league went through a major health scare, gained weight, and had to recover from surgery—you wouldn’t question their physique; you’d be celebrating their survival and resilience. The miracle of childbirth is no different; if all goes well, you get to welcome a new member to your family, and that’s worth cherishing.
I adore my partner’s postpartum body because it represents our family, and that family brings joy to my life every single day. Plus, after everything we’ve been through together, I’m grateful that she still chooses to share a bed with me.
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In summary, my partner’s postpartum body is a beautiful testament to the life we’ve created together, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.