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Ashley Graham on feeling “invincible” after giving birth
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“Now that I gave birth and I did it naturally and I felt everything, I feel like there’s nothing I can’t do,” she explained.
“Like, there’s nothing that could come my way where I say, ‘Oh, that’s too hard. I can’t handle that.’ I went through laboring for six hours naturally at home. Right there in a big old pool. Don’t worry, it wasn’t on the carpet,” she added.
02of 11Ashley Graham on how giving birth was her “greatest strength"Ashley Graham/InstagramOn the first International Women’s DayGrahamcelebrated as a new mom in 2020, sheshared a photoof her giving birth paired with an empowering caption.“This is the face of my greatest strength. The greatest pain I’ve ever known and the greatest accomplishment that I’ve ever achieved,” she wrote.She added, “On this International Women’s Day understand that despite whatever pain or trial we have all experienced as women, we are also strong, powerful and capable of accomplishing greatness.”
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Ashley Graham on how giving birth was her “greatest strength”
Ashley Graham/Instagram
On the first International Women’s DayGrahamcelebrated as a new mom in 2020, sheshared a photoof her giving birth paired with an empowering caption.
“This is the face of my greatest strength. The greatest pain I’ve ever known and the greatest accomplishment that I’ve ever achieved,” she wrote.
She added, “On this International Women’s Day understand that despite whatever pain or trial we have all experienced as women, we are also strong, powerful and capable of accomplishing greatness.”
03of 11Ashley Graham on learning from IsaacAshley Graham and son Isaac.Ashley Graham InstagramWhen her son Isaac turned 1, Graham shared aheartfelt Instagram videopaired with a lengthy caption explaining 12 things she’s learned in the 12 months since giving birth.In addition to the many lessons she learned, she wrote, “It feels like just yesterday that we met. But at the same time, I also can’t remember what life was like without you. Watching you grow and learn has been the greatest gift.”
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Ashley Graham on learning from Isaac
Ashley Graham and son Isaac.Ashley Graham Instagram
When her son Isaac turned 1, Graham shared aheartfelt Instagram videopaired with a lengthy caption explaining 12 things she’s learned in the 12 months since giving birth.
In addition to the many lessons she learned, she wrote, “It feels like just yesterday that we met. But at the same time, I also can’t remember what life was like without you. Watching you grow and learn has been the greatest gift.”
04of 11Ashley Graham on the joy Isaac brings herJustin Ervin and Ashley Graham with son Isaac.Ashley Graham/Instagram"The rewards are daily … Isaac brings us so much joy, just watching him grow and learn,” she toldParents. “And he’s so inquisitive. And he’s so curious. And he’s a big adventurer.“She added, “So, I have to say it’s a daily joy being around him. It just makes me want to have more and more.”
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Ashley Graham on the joy Isaac brings her
Justin Ervin and Ashley Graham with son Isaac.Ashley Graham/Instagram
“The rewards are daily … Isaac brings us so much joy, just watching him grow and learn,” she toldParents. “And he’s so inquisitive. And he’s so curious. And he’s a big adventurer.”
She added, “So, I have to say it’s a daily joy being around him. It just makes me want to have more and more.”
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Ashley Graham on the “trial and error” of parenting
Ashley Graham and son Isaac.ashley graham/Instagram
Graham opened up toEntertainment Tonightabout her first year as a new mom. While Isaac brings her and her husband so much joy, learning to believe and trust in her parenting decisionstook some adjusting.
06of 11Ashley Graham on balancing work life and motherhoodAhsley Graham/InstagramAs anentrepreneur,podcast host, andone of the biggest names in the modeling industry, Graham’s schedule is stacked. She got real withByrdieaboutjuggling work duties and life as a momat the same time.“I’m just like any other mom going to work and doing what we have to do. I lean on community,” she said. “I’m so lucky to have my mom and my in-laws and Justin pitches in. I have to really schedule out my time, which is how I’m getting my work done.““Balance doesn’t exist; it’s more about how you are managing everything you put on your plate,” she added.
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Ashley Graham on balancing work life and motherhood
Ahsley Graham/Instagram
As anentrepreneur,podcast host, andone of the biggest names in the modeling industry, Graham’s schedule is stacked. She got real withByrdieaboutjuggling work duties and life as a momat the same time.
“I’m just like any other mom going to work and doing what we have to do. I lean on community,” she said. “I’m so lucky to have my mom and my in-laws and Justin pitches in. I have to really schedule out my time, which is how I’m getting my work done.”
“Balance doesn’t exist; it’s more about how you are managing everything you put on your plate,” she added.
07of 11Ashley Graham on coparenting with husband Justin ErvinAshley Graham/InstagramGraham posted anadorable tributefor her husband on Father’s Day in 2021, praising him for all that he does for her and their son.She captioned the series of photos, “Isaac is so fortunate to have such a supportive, loving, compassionate, and incredible dad like you. Getting to witness you be a father is the greatest gift.”
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Ashley Graham on coparenting with husband Justin Ervin
Graham posted anadorable tributefor her husband on Father’s Day in 2021, praising him for all that he does for her and their son.
She captioned the series of photos, “Isaac is so fortunate to have such a supportive, loving, compassionate, and incredible dad like you. Getting to witness you be a father is the greatest gift.”
08of 11Ashley Graham on processing her second pregnancyJustin NervinIn herpregnancy announcement from July 2021, Graham explained what a rollercoaster ride the past year has been.She captioned her photo, “The past year has been full of tiny surprises, big griefs, familiar beginnings and new stories. I’m just beginning to process and celebrate what this next chapter means for us.”
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Ashley Graham on processing her second pregnancy
Justin Nervin
In herpregnancy announcement from July 2021, Graham explained what a rollercoaster ride the past year has been.
She captioned her photo, “The past year has been full of tiny surprises, big griefs, familiar beginnings and new stories. I’m just beginning to process and celebrate what this next chapter means for us.”
09of 11Ashley Graham on the biggest lesson she has learned as a momAshley Graham/InstagramBecoming a mom for the first time definitely took Graham some getting used to and stepping into the roleduring a pandemicdidn’t make it any easier.“The biggest lesson that I’ve learned as a new mommy in quarantine is flexibility; how to roll with the punches and how to really find joy every single day,” she toldHarper’s Bazaar.“When Isaac is hungry and I have a Zoom meeting at the exact same time, I just pop him on the boob and have the Zoom meeting,” she added. “All you’ve got to do is tilt the camera up a bit and you can do anything from here [gestures to her neck] down.”
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Ashley Graham on the biggest lesson she has learned as a mom
Becoming a mom for the first time definitely took Graham some getting used to and stepping into the roleduring a pandemicdidn’t make it any easier.
“The biggest lesson that I’ve learned as a new mommy in quarantine is flexibility; how to roll with the punches and how to really find joy every single day,” she toldHarper’s Bazaar.
“When Isaac is hungry and I have a Zoom meeting at the exact same time, I just pop him on the boob and have the Zoom meeting,” she added. “All you’ve got to do is tilt the camera up a bit and you can do anything from here [gestures to her neck] down.”
10of 11Ashley Graham on her postpartum bodyAshley Graham.Ashley Graham/InstagramIn Februray 2020, Graham opened up about thechallenges she’s facedafter having her first son, and how “it’s not all rainbows and butterflies!““No one talks about the recovery and healing (yes even the messy parts) new moms go through,” Graham wrote. “It’s been tough.”
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Ashley Graham on her postpartum body
Ashley Graham.Ashley Graham/Instagram
In Februray 2020, Graham opened up about thechallenges she’s facedafter having her first son, and how “it’s not all rainbows and butterflies!”
“No one talks about the recovery and healing (yes even the messy parts) new moms go through,” Graham wrote. “It’s been tough.”
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Ashley Graham on giving birth to twins
She added, “I’m taking some time to heal up and connect with my husband and three boys, but I truly cannot wait to share more with you all. Much love, AG.”
source: people.com
