CatrionaG Yoga

26/05/2026

🌟Vulnerable post🌟Postpartum body🌟

Instagram Vs Reality

OK my Instagram picture might not be that Instagram for some but there is a difference.
This is me 8 and a half weeks postpartum on baby #2.

I have not 'bounced back' but im feeling good. Yes I plan to lose some weight but these early weeks are all about surviving and enjoying the time with my babies.
Its a very busy time with a toddler, newborn and preparing to move into a new house in a few weeks.

What have I been doing to support my body??
🤍 Connective breath
This is connecting with your deep core and engaging those muscles to support core, pelvic floor and my back.

🤍 Walking
Small walks not everyday, no pressure, whenever I feel like it really

🤍 Hydration & supplements
Hydration tables in the morning along with my placenta capsules.

This is literally it.
Whatever you're doing is enough!!!

30/04/2026

Mam guilt
The hardest part of being a mother.
You never feel like what you do is enough and your failing them when really you are all they need. I say this knowing its true but that doesnt mean i dont experience it ALL THE TIME.

No judgement please!!!
Share your mam guilt in the comments

27/04/2026

This is a tough one for me to look back on.
For context, this was me trying on my wedding dress just 9 days postpartum as I was getting it made into a christening gown and I wanted to put it on one more time.

I am someone who has never suffered with body image but after having my first baby, I struggled big time.
I knew I would still have a bump afterwards but wasnt expecting it to be as big.
We had a few things to attend in the few weeks/months after he was born and trying to find something to wear really affected me.
I cried over how I looked because I didnt feel or look like me anymore. I cried going shopping, while shopping and on the way home.
I just wanted to smother myself in clothes and not go anywhere because of how I looked.

You see online all these women 'bouncing back' and honestly its a load of bullsh*t. This is what makes women feel insecure after having a baby.
Thankfully, I am in a completely different mindframe this time.
Am I 100% please with how I look?? Absolutely not but I have 2 beautiful children and only 4 weeks postpartum.

It is hard to see how much you change but you will get there

26/04/2026

What people dont talk about during pregnancy -My experience.
Was your experience similar or different?

Loneliness- no matter who you have and how many people you have around you, it can still feel very lonely and isolating sometimes. I felt this more first time round as there was no one around me pregnant at the same time but this time round there was.

Questioning everything - i had a very easy pregnancy both times and I am so grateful for that as I have seen people close to me suffer really bad throughout, however, the constant goggling making sure how your feeling, what your feeling etc is normal

The physical, mental and emotional struggle at the end!!!!
This was 100% the hardest part for me. The final 2 weeks, I cried because I was so uncomfortable, I cried because I was emotionally struggling a d i cried because I was mentally drained.
One minute you think Labour is starting and the next everything stops.
As you approach the due date, everyone asking any news, comments like 'you're still here', 'omg you're still pregnant' etc just make it harder.

*this is all my experience. Overall I really enjoy being pregnant and I know how luck I am but that doesn't mean there are hard times too

04/04/2026

Welcome to our family Indie Lohan 🩷

09/02/2026

20/01/2026

31/12/2025

Happy New Year, here's to 2026 💫

This post isn't to bombard any more of you with how great this year was because I know for lots of people it wasn't such a great year.

For me, there has been ups, downs, some of the best memories made and some times where I have struggled big time.

Im also seeing lots of new years resolutions and planning for big goals, and no im not spreading hate on those people, each to their own. But.... if you feel under pressure to change yourself, please dont, this is your reminder that you are enough exactly as you are.

My goals for 2026???
Give birth
Adjust as a family of 4
Move into a new house
And Survive

All exciting, but daunting and can be overwhelming sometimes.

You've got this 💪🥰