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I’m a mom – trolls tell me to stop showing off my postpartum stomach but I’m rocking my stretch marks or loose skin
A MOM has clapped back at trolls who told her to stop showing off her postpartum stomach.
The content creator said that she doesn’t care what they think, she’s rocking her stretch marks anyways.
Monica Ortiz (@monicaortizzzz), a 25-year-old mom-of-two, shared the uplifting video with over 18,000 TikTok followers.
Trolls attacked her for being proud of her mom bod: “You don’t need to keep showing your postpartum stomach,” one said.
The mom pulled down her sweats to do so anyways, dancing and spotlighting her stretch marks.
“But I’m not ashamed,” she countered. “I’m here to show moms that this is normal.”
“Rock that mom bod mama,” she encouraged, adding the hashtags #mominher20s and #looseskin.
People took to the comments to share their thoughts — many were grateful for her.
“Mine looks the same, thanks for making this normal,” said one commenter.
“Yess beautiful mama!” said another.
Other moms were glad that there was representation for their bodies.
“Love you, make me feel so seen,” said one.
“It’s beautiful and you’re beautiful,” said another.
“My stomach literally looks exactly the same, beautiful mama!” said a third.
Apple Pay Later is here to stretch your finances
Apple is finally launching Apple Pay Later, making it that much easier to buy, buy, buy.
On Tuesday, the tech giant announced that Apple Pay Later is now available in the U.S.
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service allows users to split payments into four installments over the course of six weeks, with no interest or fees. Apple Pay Later was initially announced at WWDC last year and was expected to come with the iOS 16 update. But it was hampered by “technical and engineering challenges” per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
As of today, the service is available to “randomly selected users” and will continue to roll out to more users in the coming months.
How Apple Pay Later works
In Apple Wallet, iPhone and iPad users can apply for Apple Pay Later loans between $50 to $1,000. If users are in good financial standing, they’ll be approved to use Apple Pay Later at online checkout and with in-app purchases. According to the announcement, the approval process, which involves a soft credit pull, will not impact the user’s credit. Users can keep track of their payments in Apple Wallet and will receive an email and Wallet notification before their payment is due. Apple Pay Later users must use a debit card linked in Apple Wallet, no credits cards allowed.
Credit: Apple
Apple’s foray into the lending business is an assertive push to lock users into the Apple ecosystem. Apple Pay Later makes Apple devices even more indispensable now that they’re tied to your finances. BNPL services like Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, and now Apple Pay Later are essentially the same layaway plans that have been around forever. But instead of the occasional large purchase like a TV or a couch, you can do this with anything you’re tempted to buy. No interest, no additional fees, and immediately getting your purchase with the first payment is a seductive concept that has become mighty popular in recent years.
Credit: Apple
But it’s also a really easy way to accumulate debt. “Because of the ease of getting these loans, consumers can end up spending more than anticipated,” said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a 2021 statement announcing an inquiry into BNPL services. The inquiry also noted potential risks for data harvesting and potentially inadequate consumer protection.
Apple assures users that Apple Pay Later data is private and protected. Payments are authenticated through Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode and users’ data is never shared or sold to third parties.
The BNPL service is managed by Apple Financing LLC, which plans to report loans to U.S. credit bureaus this fall “so they are reflected in users’ overall financial profiles,” the announcement states.
Sims 4 Is Adding Stretch Marks, Birthmarks, and C-Section Scars In Next Free Update
The Sims 4‘s next big base game update is arriving on March 14, bringing with it the brand-new infant life stage. Maxis has just revealed that the free update will have even more in store for players, with new Create A Sim items including stretch marks, birthmarks, and cesarean scars.
EA hasn’t revealed the full list of new items yet, but has released a new trailer showing some of the upcoming customization items. The new birthmark cosmetics look to have a number of options for size, placement, and color, and will be available for all life stages including infants. Stretch marks also have a broad range of options, and are likely to be available on teen and older Sims, while the cesarean scar is likely to be more limited in the Sims it can be equipped on.
Not only does The Sims 4 #GrowingTogether come with new Create a Sim items 🤩 – birthmarks, stretch marks & cesarean scars will be coming to The Sims 4 base game on March 14 💚🥳 pic.twitter.com/QFwyilgdzd
— The Sims (@TheSims) February 27, 2023
Sims 4 principal designer Matthew Fahey added in a comment that birthmarks and other body markings can be stacked with tattoos, and will be included under the Skin Details category of Create A Sim.