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For the last 5 years or so I've put a lot of weight on and for that reason I hate the way that I look. I don't like people taking my photo. I have 2 gorgeous kids and there is only a coupe of photo's of me with them. After reading this I have a few more photo's now. I'm considering lap band surgery and have an appt to see a surgeon in 2 weeks. Fingers crossed my surgeon approves me and I can make up for all the photo's I should have taken. It's definitely worth a read.

http://www.ivillage.com.au/the-mum-stays-in-the-picture/154242

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Great article!! Makes me wanna be IN this year's Christmas picture ;)

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I dont allow it either....I bet I can count on 1 hand how many photos I am in with my kids and my daughter will soon be 11. I look terrible. I cant stand myself and dont want to be remembered this way by anyone. I know that is terrible and no I am not depressed at all. Just a fact I have accepted. Its all good :)

It is sad that my kids wont have pictures of me but maybe they wont care either?

I was so good at photographing them but have really lapsed that in the last few years also. I need to get back at that for their sakes.

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I understand. I have quite a few pictures of me standing behind my kids, hiding everything from the chin down. I am hoping to be in the picture for my daughters grad this year. Fingers crossed.

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I dont allow it either....I bet I can count on 1 hand how many photos I am in with my kids and my daughter will soon be 11. I look terrible. I cant stand myself and dont want to be remembered this way by anyone. I know that is terrible and no I am not depressed at all. Just a fact I have accepted. Its all good :)

It is sad that my kids wont have pictures of me but maybe they wont care either?

I was so good at photographing them but have really lapsed that in the last few years also. I need to get back at that for their sakes.

Awwwww!! You sound like me. : (

Your kids will have pictures!! I'm sure after having a read of the artical and writing your post you feel a little more positive about photo's. Baby steps.

I've got 2 gorgeous kids and I am forever taking photo's of them and hopefully will continue.

I've got 3 weddings coming up and one is very formal so I had to buy a dress... Everyone knows I don't wear dresses. Lol. I tried it on the other day and my 4 year old daughter told me I was beautiful. Awwww. My heart melted. It's true... They don't see how you feel.

When were or are you being banded?

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I understand. I have quite a few pictures of me standing behind my kids' date=' hiding everything from the chin down. I am hoping to be in the picture for my daughters grad this year. Fingers crossed.[/quote']

Oh I know the photo your talking about... Lol I too try and stand right at the back and poke my head out..

You will be in your daughters family photo... I'm sure it will be a lovely photo! Keep positive... : )

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