firstly well done at all the complimetns!! woohoo must feel awesome! you have not got long left at all
and with the mother - like i said, just develop a thick skin, i know shes ure mum, but honest in one ear and out the other!! lol!! at my slimmest 8st 6 which was lowest end of BMI i still have a belly pooch and no matter how low an skinny I go I will aways have it. I just need to learn to love and accept my poochy belly for what it is! As long as you are happy that is ALL that matters.
COngrats for staying strong!! xx