Then and Now: My Look Before and After Becoming a Mom

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My good friend (and beyond talented artist), Nicole Hance, recently posted some really funny sketches on her Instagram feed that showed her look pre- and post-babies. I died laughing and begged her to allow me to share them with my readers. I just know y'all can relate to this artwork depicting “Then and Now: My Look Before and After Becoming a Mom”:

To clarify, pre-baby I dressed like someone who had time to shower, looked at fashion magazine, and was able to go to the gym on a regular basis. I had:

• a well-rested face with carefully applied make-up
• freshly washed hair (that was blow dried and styled)
• jewelry
• a designer purse (that contains a can of Diet Coke, the latest issue of Vogue, lipstick, and a hair brush)
• a stylish outfit that is clean and fits well (and does not involve elastic)
• cute shoes – always heels

After 2 babies I dress like someone who might be homeless, may or may not be leaking as we speak, and you wonder if they've brushed their teeth today. I have:

• four day old hair (not sure where this color came from…)
• no make-up
• caffeine (LOTS)
• spit up
• shirt that covers stomach plus and oversize jacket (it's probably my husband's…)
• yoga or maternity pants (yes, STILL. Shut up.)
• bag that came with the breast pump (contains diapers, formula, binkie, animal crackers, toys, outfits, bottles, random restaurant crayons, and my SANITY (scratch that – I can't find it anywhere)

Can you relate to this illustration by Nic Hance Lettering + Illustration?