Photo: Audrey Roloff/Instagram
Earlier this week, theLittle People, Big Worldstar, 30, and husband Jeremy Roloff welcomed their third child, sonRadley Knight(Audrey and Jeremy, 31, are also parents to daughterEmber Jean, 4, and sonBode James, who turns 2 in January).
In the days following, Audrey reflected on her wellbeing after Radley’s Monday arrival, writing in anInstagram Story poston Friday that she had hoped her postpartum journey would be “different” following her third time giving birth.
Audrey Roloff/Instagram
In afollow-up post, Audrey reminded her followers that everything is not always as it seems when new mothers post on social media after they give birth, as she detailed the tribulations she is currently going through.
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“As you try to help ease one pain it makes you more aware of the others. It’s one of the hardest and most humbling seasons in my life. And I don’t think people talk about it enough,” Audrey continued. “So here i am just showing up to remind you that if you hardly leave your bed those first few weeks and your body feels wrecked. You are not alone. And my guess is there are a lot more of us than Instagram leads us to believe.”
Towards the bottom of the post, the reality star also added: “Postpartum + my boobs = 💀💀💀.”
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“I can’t wait to share his birth story with you soon,” Audrey continued, adding that her delivery was a “harmonious experience.”
Jeremy also shared some sweet images of hisnewborn son on Instagram, writing, “Welcome to the world Radley Knight Roloff! Audrey Roloff showed immense strength and surrender and I’m completely amazed at her.”
source: people.com
