Since giving birth to her daughter Adira in August 2023, Serena Williams has been keeping followers up to date with her postpartum life.

And that includes all the *ahem* tight spots new moms can find themselves in. Back in January, the tennis legend started documenting her postpartum fitness goal of fitting into a floor-length denim skirt that she bought while pregnant.

“Houston, we have a problem,” she said when the skirt stopped at the bottom of her butt. Reminder: This was less than 6 months after giving birth!

Williams — who shares baby Adira and 7-year-old daughter Olympia with husband and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian — then tried it on again in May due to “popular demand.”

“Ok everyone the jean skirt is baaaaaaackkkkkk … saying a little prayer,” she captioned the video. The 23-time Grand Slam champion was able to get the Valentino piece about an inch higher up on her booty. “I can’t say I’m happy about this, but it’s getting there,” she said.

Fans were so appreciative of this honest and relatable video. “Thank you for doing this and showing that it’s a process after giving birth for world class athletes,” Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer said. “You’re even more stunning and real!”

“Thanks for showing us, that you have the same struggles we do,” another added.

Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams at the 2023 Met Gala Christopher Polk/WWD via Getty Images

The WYN BEAUTY founder then gave it a go again in July. “Ok everyone the jean skirt is baaaaaaackkkkkk,” she said. This time, she was able to get the skirt over her butt and button it, but she couldn’t zip it or breathe.

At that point, followers said she didn’t need to give any more updates and left some of the most kind and encouraging comments:

“Throw that skirt away and buy a new one with a lil stretch b/c your body is perfect.”

“Girl, your body is a blessing, a national treasure. Don’t nobody care about that damn jean skirt!”

“You look amazing … just give that skirt away. And look fabulous in something else. That skirt does not define your hard work.”

But the mom of two didn’t say buh-bye to the designer denim. Instead, she just posted “The ‘Jean Skirt’ finale ✨” this morning. In this video, she has some loved ones with her — all of whom submitted guesses that the skirt would fit.

And they were right! Williams was able to zip it up, and there was even a little room in the back! Although she insists she’s “a Skittle or Laffy Taffy away” from it not fitting — as if one sweet treat would make or break it. That’s not at all true, but regardless, we’re so happy for Williams! Like her followers previously said, it wouldn’t matter if she never got into the skirt again. Moms should never feel pressured to return to their pre-baby body. But since this was a goal she was clearly committed to, we’re happy to see her accomplish it.

And we aren’t the only ones feeling that way:

“You did it 👏👏👏 sisterhood is proud of you,” one follower said. Another added, “This is reminder that You can achieve anything! 👏🏾”

“Slow and steady! Thanks for giving us the encouragement and reality that body shaping after a baby takes patience!!”