emily'smommymakeover

It's official. I've set the date. October 6th, 2009. I am so ready for Dr. Michael Hynes to help me get back my flat tummy and pre-mommy breasts.

Let me try to describe to you how I'm feeling. You know when you go to a store in September and see the Christmas and Halloween decorations – the feeling of excitement that the holidays are almost here and the fun that is going to ensue? (I so love the holidays, I can't even tell you!) But then you start to experience the feeling that says, "Oh my gosh. I have so much to do before the holidays get here. I have to shop and prepare and I really hope it will all live up to my expectations." That's about the closest thing I can think of that kinda describes how I'm feeling right now. But multiply the combination of anxiety and excitement by about a billion and that's probably a little closer.

I've wanted this ever since having my son nine years ago. Seeing what pregnancy and childbirth did to my body was hard for me. I know it shouldn't matter, but the shape of my body has always affected my self- esteem. Am I unique in that regard? I don't think so. I think everyone feels better about themselves when they feel good about their bodies. We know it's what's on the inside that counts, but what's on the outside simply cannot be ignored. It does affect how we feel. Even my husband, who is one of the most confident people I have ever met, can occasionally sound like an unsure teenager when he's commenting about his love handles or his hair loss. Now, having wanted this for so long, and having spoken with Dr. Hynes about the mommy makeover several times, it seemed like such a pipe dream until now. Having actually set the date, it feels more real. And doesn't 10/06/09 have a good feel to it? Lots of "0s". LOL! Ok sorry I had to laugh at that one.

Comment by Marlene:
I'm really thrilled for you, Emily! You've done the research, asked the questions, concluded what's important, and your day is almost here ... way to achieve a goal ...