A valid postpartum crashout

Hey, just a quick reminder: You aren't fat, just postpartum.

At least I didn’t give myself bangs 😝

I'm 3 months postpartum with baby #3 and was visiting a friend's church yesterday. An old lady literally asked me "do you know what you're having yet?" And touched my stomach 💀 I said "yes my husband is here holding him" 😅

After my first baby (39 years ago) I remember crying that the only thing that fit was socks

5 months postpartum and breastfeeding, I have this crash out monthly 😂

I feel very seen by this. My postpartum body situation was way harder than the changes through pregnancy for me. It felt pointless after my twins were out.

The voice at the end 😂❤ you slaying, Chrissy. Even when you think you’re not- you’re straight slaying.

A lot of people seem to be taking this video as my overall postpartum message, so I wanted to add some context. This video was intentionally labeled a “crash out” because it was a vulnerable moment, not a summary of what I believe about postpartum recovery. I consistently tell moms to give themselves grace, honor the healing season they’re in, and remember that their bodies just did something incredible. I still believe all of that. That doesn’t mean I never have moments where I’m frustrated by recovery, miss feeling like myself, or wish I could do things my body isn’t ready for yet. Two things can be true at once: I can be deeply grateful for my baby and proud of what my body has done, while also having moments where recovery feels hard. I shared this because I know I’m not the only mom who has felt that way.

This speaks to me on a spiritual level… I’m fighting the urge to chop all my hair off to above my shoulders to mix things up 8 weeks postpartum, but I’ve been growing it out for 3 years and it’s the longest it’s ever been and I don’t want to make any rash decisions 😂😂😂

Omg yes!!! I have been feeling this way the whole first 12 months PP after my first baby. Still struggling, but we will get there! Love the new hair!

I almost cried trying to find clothes just this morning. 2 months PP and everything that "fit" looked frumpy on me. I can't wait to shed some inches.

I'm 22 years post partum and still haven't got the energy to go get my hair done 😱

I’m 6 mo postpartum and still crashing out regularly 😅 buying summer clothes is a nightmare

You look gorgeous!! Remember this is a season and you are being forged in the fire to become a stronger, wiser, patient mother ❤️ you got this!

SO valid, and exactly where I'm at in life at 6 weeks postpartum

Looks so good! ❤

Yes!! Hair and nails are PP essentials for me! ❤ you look 🔥

I feel this so much. When I was post partum, I went from long hair to a fresh shoulder length bob just to feel in control of something 😅

Completely valid and I knew you were going to get your hair done as soon as you started talking about something you could control! Lol You're looking fabulous Chrissy - before and after your hair.

Yes girl 🎉🎉🎉 you look fabulous