Musician Kimberly Henderson has gotten a lot of attention online for her viral lullaby version of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" and an inspiring post about her post-baby body. Now, another post from Henderson is making the rounds with a touching message for fellow moms.
In a Facebook post from Oct. 26, the mom of four documented a moment after getting out of the shower and wishing she could "see [her] abs again." She wrote that her 2-year-old then approached her to get a kiss.
"And it was that second she reminded me that every imperfection on my belly was worth having sweet moments like that!" she wrote in the caption, adding the hashtag #lovetheskinyourein.
Henderson told The Huffington Post about other cherished moments -- her oldest daughter telling her she's her biggest fan and her son telling her how much he loves her -- and how they have made a difference when it comes to accepting the changes her body has gone through.
"As a young mom I struggled with the changes my body made, but recently I realized watching my children grow up and experiencing the love I have for them -- well the stretch marks and flabby skin are just a reminder of what I endured for them to be here," she said. "I wouldn't trade it for the world."
Henderson's post echoes actress Drew Barrymore's recent comments about her body after welcoming two daughters. In her cover story for People, Barrymore said she had cellulite, but "would much rather have [her] kids and look a little worse in a bathing suit!"
Since posting, Henderson's photo has been liked more than 17,000 times and shared more than 1,000 times. The musician told HuffPost that as it spreads, she hopes it will be an encouraging message for other moms.
"I hope other moms realize that it's OK to have days like that, but to also understand that having what society thinks is the 'perfect' body isn't everything," she said. "Everything is being comfortable in your own skin and being proud of the changes your body has made because you've created a beautiful life."
10 Best Companies For Moms
Abbott(01 of10)
Open Image ModalAbbott has a daycare center at its headquarters, offers $20,000 per child in adoption aid, and covers up to $50,000 in fertility treatments. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Deloitte(02 of10)
Open Image ModalWomen who work at Deloitte can discuss flexible work options with their team, from adjusting hours to shifting away from client-facing roles. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Ernst & Young(03 of10)
Open Image ModalAt Ernst & Young, new moms can take six to 14 fully paid weeks off. Many employees also set aside chunks of time during which they're not contacted about work. (credit:Raymond Boyd via Getty Images)
General Mills(04 of10)
Open Image ModalNew mothers can work reduced hours for eight weeks after giving birth, on top of six weeks fully paid time off. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
IBM(05 of10)
Open Image ModalIBM provides child care discounts, college coaching, test prep services and lactation rooms at its offices to support working parents. (credit:Niall Carson/PA Archive)
KPMG(06 of10)
Open Image ModalNew moms get 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave. Parents who adopt get 12 paid weeks off, in addition to $10,000 in adoption aid per child. And they won't have to worry about their performance reviews: employees who take a leave of more than six weeks will get a rating equal or higher to their last one. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
McKinsey & Co.(07 of10)
Open Image ModalMcKinsey is expanding efforts to improve female advancement and mentoring. One program, for example, recruits the company's female alumni for high-level positions. (credit:Philip McMaster PeacePlusOne_\!//Flickr)
PricewaterhouseCoopers(08 of10)
Open Image ModalPWC employees who give birth, adopt or take in a foster child will get 26 weeks of parental leave, six of which are fully paid. The company also offers $35,000 in fertility benefits. (credit:Philip Toscano/PA Wire)
Wellstar(09 of10)
Open Image ModalWellstar supports working moms with a variety of services, including child care, concierge and health coaching. (credit:Getty)
Zoetis(10 of10)
Open Image ModalThe company offers six weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, as well as $10,000 in adoption aid per child. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)