Mother Bullied Online For The Size Of Her Baby Bump But Remains Positive

Nov 13, 2019 by apost team

Being a part of the evolution of social media, every detail of our lives are no longer shared within our intimate relationships, but to the entire world. With the rise in social interactions, unfortunately, we aren’t always as sensitive and supportive as we once were.

Carrying a baby can be a challenging endeavor. From the morning sickness to none of your clothes fitting within months - it can be a struggle. Our bellies become a physical shelter for almost a year and it can be difficult. Elisha Bakes, a 30-year-old mother, decided to document her journey on Instagram.

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Although she originally believed it would be a beautiful journey that the world should see, people began to make her second guess sharing such a vulnerable process.

Due to the size of her baby bump, people took to Instagram to chime in about how they felt she was giving birth to multiple kids, how unhealthy she must be, and how they would never want to look like her.

Bakes, an emotionally strong woman, didn’t let them break her, however, a few of the negative comments did begin to bother her.

“When people tell you that you look gross or suggest you’re not leading a healthy lifestyle during your pregnancy it can be hurtful,” she told News.com.au.

Luckily for Bakes, she maintained her positive attitude and cherished her pregnancy, understanding this special moment in her life was fleeting and she should enjoy it. In addition to her positive attitude, people also posted positive and encouraging comments about her journey.

People, who may even think they were just helping, can sometimes do more harm than good. People, especially those without children, don’t always understand that the way you carry is determined by many factors, including the height and weight of the mother. In some cases, the father’s genetics play a role.

As social media participants, we need to take a bit more time and think about whether we’re being as considerate and sensitive as we can. While we desire to be heard, it’s more beneficial to offer intimate opinions in a polite and gracious way. Like they used to say, if you don’t have something nice to say, it’s probably best to remain quiet.

Let’s work on building each other up online instead of being so critical. Practising compassion can encourage future mothers, one big bump at a time. Pass this message on to your friends and loved ones, so we can do this all together.