u/Spirited_Garage_5929

I've never had a cute bellybutton, so I wasn't shocked to see it change postpartum with loose skin. But I am now 3 months pp with my second and this triangle shape annoys me.

I have 1 finger ab separation, no diastasis recti according to physio (it's firm).Working on getting my core strength back slowly but surely.

Has anyone had something similar? Did it ever go back to "normal" or is this my new normal?

Thanks a lot!

Edit: I'm mostly comparing my 2 pp experiences. I felt much worse the first time, but "looked" better if you will, whereas this time I feel really strong and recovered, but am "bigger". It kinda goes to show that thinner or "snapped back" does not equal recovered and fit.

I'm 35, and now 5 Weeks pp with baby #2.

For context, I did nothing to get back to my pre-pregnancy shape after my first daughter and I was in my regular jeans from like under a month pp.

I was hoping for a similar experience this time around, but it has not been the case. I'm at least 2-3 sizes over my regular clothes, which really sucks atm since I don't really have the time or money to shop for new stuff.

That being said I feel really good about my functionality and physical abilities. Recovery is much faster this time and it might be because I really kept up with strength training during this pregnancy, whereas I mostly did long walks the first time.

Stomach isn't like it used to be, but it works and I hope time gives me my waist back (to a degree).