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This beauty was deleted and I wanted to make sure she was still in the group we have here for #amothersbeauty2018. Tell us if you could see yourself in any of the mother's this year one post back.

Thanks so much for following along for A Mother’s Beauty Week! It’s always wonderful seeing all the love and support for these incredible women. The blog post, where you can see all the women together, will be going live shortly. . #amothersbeauty2018

This beautiful little lady is heading in for open heart surgery this morning. If you could all send some thoughts and healing energy her way, that would be wonderful. . #amothersbeauty2018 #heartkids #breastfeeding

“In my mind I am a 32 year old. Often I pass a mirror and wonder why my grandma is looking back at me! I’m having a difficult time accepting my aging skin and mature curves. I thought participating was an important step for me to learn to accept who I am on the outside and for others to learn what aging looks like underneath the clothes.” - Wendy, 58, mom of 3 . #amothersbeauty2018 #takebackpostpartum #honestmotherhood #grandma

"After struggling with infertility, I had found out my sister had got pregnant on their first try. I was hurt, mad and jealous. The month after my nephew was born we found out we were expecting our daughter. I felt guilty for being so jealous." Rachelle, 29, mom of 1 #amothersbeauty2018

"I never felt a close bond with my mother so I feel that I may be trying to compensate with my own children by smothering them with hugs, kisses and constantly telling them I love you and encouraging them." Joanne, 33

"No matter what I will be Tucker's mom. No matter what size, or where my stretch marks are, I will still be the one he loves and looks up to." Jena, 22

"I always feel like I am not doing enough and that I can do better. But I love my kids and they know that, sometimes that's all I really need to remember. I am enough." Britny, 28, mom of 2

"The plus size movement has brought more women online. However the plus size models are still small waist, large bottom and soft tummy. It's so sad to not see real bodies. I looked at images from past A Mother's Beauty sessions and would say, "I love that she looks like me." Asha, 33 #postpartumbeauty #4thtrimester #takebackpostpartum #amothersbeauty2018 #themonochromaticlens #bnwmagic #motherhoodunited

"Motherhood was the catalyst to all that I am as a woman now. It made me name my feminism, my sexuality and made me face the fears and limiting beliefs that were holding me back much of my life. My children make me want to be my best self, but they also make me take stock of who I am when I'm not my "best" and still love that person too." Natasha, 46, mom of 2

"To have good self esteem is important especially when we are being photographed in our undergarments." Dianne, 68, Great Grandma of 2

“We had an emergency c-section where I was put under. I woke up no longer pregnant and with no baby. Hours later I met my daughter but felt a big disconnect. The recovery was the most difficult. It took months to create a bond of love.” - Justine, 33, mom of one . #amothersbeauty2018 #takebackpostpartum #honestmotherhood #yegmoms

“I’ve always been a binge eater. I have struggled to keep myself at a healthy weight and making sure I give myself time to eat well has not been an easy task. It’s important to spend the time to make sure my son is healthy and happy but it’s also important I find the time to keep myself healthy for my son.” - Kylene, 38, mom of one . #amothersbeauty2018 #takebackpostpartum #honestmotherhood #thefamilynarrative #motherhoodunited

“If there’s one lesson I hope my girls hold onto, it’s that I’ve taught them to stand up. Stand up for themselves, stand up for others, stand up for the planet, stand up for what’s right. Stand up, even if it means you’re standing alone.” - Sherrell, 27, mom of two . #amothersbeauty2018 #motherhoodrising #raisingstronggirls #yegmoms

“My biggest struggle as a mother is how I am perceived. I am 23 with 3 children...I’ve been asked if I am the nanny of my own children, because I am just a child myself and couldn’t possibly handle the responsibility of children. I’ve been overlooked by health professionals in a condescending context, even as far as a NICU nurse going above my head to ask my parents how to proceed, ignoring the fact that I was present and fully capable of making that decision. I was judged, based on her idea that I was too young...” - Chantal, 23, mom of three . #amothersbeauty2018 #honestmotherhood #twins #twinmom #motherhoodrising #takebackpostpartum

“I had undiagnosed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for many years after having my first baby. She was diagnosed with a major heart condition in utero. She went through eight surgeries and two open heart surgeries before her third birthday. I carried the PTSD for more than 10 years before I had treatment. Now, I have the memories, which I would not trade for anything, but the “trauma” associated with it is finally put to rest.” - Lee, 49, mom of two . #amothersbeauty2018 #honestmotherhood #ptsd #heartbaby

“I’ve breastfed the HELL out of my kids! I’ve been nursing for six years straight and I worked really hard for that! I’ve been tandem nursing my two youngest for 1.5 years.” -Alyssa, 25, mom of three . #amothersbeauty2018 #takebackpostpartum #motherhoodrising #honestmotherhood

"Ever since having my daughter in March, my self confidence has been very low. Looking in the mirror is hard because I didn't like what I saw nor did I have the motivation to do something about it." Danielle, 34 #amothersbeauty2018 #takebackpostpartum #unitedinmotherhood #honestmotherhood #bnwmagic #themonochromaticlens #thefamilynarrative #thebloomforum #motherhoodrising