Grateful for this life-giving summer body ☀️🌴💖 When I was scrolling online wondering when the linea nigra (that vertical “pregnancy line” on my stomach) is likely to fade, I saw a lot of realistic bodies in the first and second week postpartum, but then it seemed like so many people were simply back in their normal clothes. So I just wanted to share what my body looks like at 6 weeks postpartum. Ignore all the bruising (just a final few weeks of Lovenox injections left!) but here’s how I’m doing: - I’m feeling better and stronger every day. I’m still very tired, but in a more peaceful way than the tired a few weeks ago. - My stomach is delightfully soft and squishy and every time I hold my baby I can’t help but marvel that she so recently fit inside there. - I’m still wearing my trusty disposable postpartum underwear - I’m genuinely going to be bummed to part with them - I spent a week in an annoying in-between, where my maternity clothes were too loose and my pre-pregnancy clot...