“This post has been sponsored by Poise®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
I’ve always known I wanted to be a mom. There was no question about it. However, I have to admit that I never thought I’d be a mom of FOUR. This past weekend, we celebrated one year since we announced to our friends and family that we were pregnant with our fourth child (after having a procedure to finalize our family) and it still seems so surreal to me. This is by far my greatest accomplishment and today, I’m teaming up with Poise ® Active Collection™ to share how I combat one of the side effects that comes from having babies! Click here for a Target coupon.
It’s no surprise that having four babies has taken a toll on my body. Let’s just say that my bodily functions are not as timely and reliable as they once were. Too much? Maybe. But hang in there, it gets better.
I was very aware that my body was going to go through changes. I knew all about the weight gain, the hair loss and the amount of stress breastfeeding would have on my lady parts. I was aware of those things and to some extent, prepared.
What I was not prepared for was the light bladder leakage. Oh yes, friends. I quickly found out about this the first time I was at Target and I sneezed at the checkout line. There was no hiding from this post-pregnancy side effect friends. The proof was running down my leg, and it only got worse after the second, third, and fourth child.
My fourth baby is now 6 months old and although I have actively worked on strengthening my pelvic muscles, light bladder leakage is a part of life. These days, I am a bit more prepared for the unexpected leakage that comes when I’m running after my kids, sneezing at the checkout lane, or even getting my box jumps in. I like to have Poise Active on hand and make sure to wear them on a daily basis. I put them on first thing in the morning and then head out to get my workout in. Poise Active has no-slip wings that stay in place when I’m stretching and squatting, and they have comfortable protection that moves with me!
I like to pick up my Poise Active while I’m running down the isles at my local Target. I find them at the women’s aisle, in the OTC area near the Pharmacy.
I am always in awe of how strong my body is. It has gone through so many changes and has brought four babies into my life. Light bladder leakage is just a reminder that I have been blessed with an incredible opportunity to raise four babies. So, I’ll take whatever comes my way. I’ll squat, I’ll box jump, and I’ll run after my kiddos, confidently knowing that I’m protected and dry!
