Some moms are constantly going through struggles that they think are unique to their own kids. Whether it’s children trashing their house after they just cleaned, or toddlers talking back, they always feel like it’s worse than any other mother has it.
As it turns out, many of us moms go through the same things on an everyday basis.
In fact, we’re all more alike than we care to believe. So much so, that we’re probably dealing with the same crap from our kids at the same exact time.
One mom blogger on Instagram, Anna, has been going viral for her hilariously honest posts about motherhood.
Anna is constantly posting photos with hilarious captions and signs online that showcase how motherhood is beautiful, but it can be a huge pain in the butt, too.
Her captions and “signs” are always funny, but painfully so.
Like, this sign about tucking your kids into bed and how long it actually takes to get them down.
Or, this one about how every single parent has to suffer through listening to “Baby Shark” on repeat.
Don’t pretend you didn’t go “do-do-do-do” in your head.
And, this post about trying to enjoy your morning coffee in peace.
You usually have five seconds before the kids begin to freak out and your coffee turns cold.
Or, how kids can get angry and upset over the simplest of things.
Every kid cries over things they just cannot understand. Parents, we know it all too well.
Recently, however, moms have been praising Anna for her honest post about her postpartum body.
It all stemmed from this photo she posted on the beach. Many moms commented on how amazing her body looked and how “strong and in shape,” she was.
However, she followed up with a post about how her body doesn’t always look like that.
She wrote: “I got so many comments on my last post about how strong and in shape I look. That is not really the case and it’s all about the angles. Because of all the comments, I got inspired by @saraaemiliee and more amazing mama’s out there to show you the reality. I love myself in both pitcures.”
She continued saying…
“This body has carried the two things I love most of all in this world and for that I will be forever thankful. Don’t belive everything you see here on instagram. A lot of it is not the reality at all. #thisispostpartum .”
Moms everywhere praised Annie for being so transparent about her postpartum body on such a public platform.
One commenter wrote: “You are beautiful and brave ! I love that you posted this! So encouraging!”
And, another added: “YES!!!! Mom tummies are real! Love this! You’re beautiful and amazing”
When you may be feeling down about your postpartum body, always remember many moms are struggling in the very same way.
Mom tummies are real and postpartum bodies are beautiful, no matter what you see on Instagram and social media. It’s not always “reality,” so, be proud of yourselves and all that you’ve created!