Literally the most beautiful thing I've ever conceived in my life. I certainly wasn't prepared to fall deeper and deeper in love everyday-- it sure makes the stretch marks, sleepless nights, and the bouts of exhaustion worth it! Don't grow up too fast, little bub! :)

hat, Nava | parka with leather sleeves (similar) and tassel crossbody bag, H & M | sweater dress, Forever 21 | sweater tights, Steve Madden | black booties, Bucco

This is probably one of my outfit shots post-partum where I seem to be at my biggest (though to be fair, I have lost 5 pounds since these shots were taken!), and while I'm certainly far from my ideal weight class, I couldn't be any more proud of myself. I'm raising a bouncy, beautiful 3-month old, all while balancing career and personal goals. And while I still feel pangs of insecurity whenever I inspect my thicker calves and flabby stomach, that feeling immediately gets eradicated the moment I come home to my son. Although there are no promises that I'll ever get my old physical self back, I also wouldn't trade motherhood for anything.:)

For now, I'll continue working hard at regaining my physical strength, and hopefully, everything else will follow!