Hi there -
I have 2 kids as well. You don't mention how old your child is, but if he/she is under 2, I'd say cut yourself some slack. Several of us need time for our bodies to rebound, although I've known the lucky few who leave the hospital in their pre-pg jeans (no kidding).
Also, if you are (or were) breastfeeding, your hormone levels are still high - similar to during PG. It took me 6 months POST breastfeeding before I started to feel like I even had the will to lose any weight. I laugh at all the stories about how BFing helps you to shed pounds - it simply made me hold onto my fat even longer. UGH.
So, I started this weight loss journey when my daughter was 21 months old (Dec 2009), and have lost a little over 50 pounds. The boobage will go down - I guarantee it. I've lost approximately 8" in my chest alone. However, they won't look the same (sorry). My tummy is ruined. I look like I have elephant skin hanging down across my entire lower abdomen. It stinks, but I'm working on a combo of aerobic & strength training exercise to get it back to a point where it doesn't scare small childre
. Stretch marks abound - they are permanent. I try not to look at them.
All in all, it sounds pretty dismal for me,
but I'd do it all again to have my beautiful children!! These are the battle scars that I EARNED. My body will never look like it did 20 years ago, but my health will be better when I turn 40 next year than when I turned 20. I will teach my kids about positive self body image & healthful living through example. I will NOT let the magazines/Hollywood determine what is and what is not beautiful.
And most of all, I will repeat this daily until I believe it!!!
Congrats on being a mama. Give your body time and be kind & gentle to yourself.