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I was so sure my baby girl was going to come early. Lesson #1 of parenthood: expect the unexpected. So exciting!
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Baby girl, we made it past 38 weeks. Any signs of your arrival? Yes… No… I am not sure. Nevertheless, we cannot wait to meet you (and at the same time, appreciate the last days of this incredible journey.)
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Baby girl, you will be born in a world that knows true love. And that world is ours. Family. Friends. Community. Near and far. Here and beyond. We love you and cannot wait to meet you.
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Braxton hicks or contractions… or is it just baby moving? Similar to feeling baby girl kick for the first time. Bubbles Butterflies Spasms Twitches I thought I would know for sure when it happened. And in fairness, I was right. It was exactly at 20 weeks for mel But I really do not think I…
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Happy 36 weeks to us, baby girl! There is definitely always something painful in the 3rd trimester. Headache. Back pain. Hemorrhoids. Insomnia. Rage. So when I feel really well during my babymoon – damn, I celebrate it fully. 4 star hotel. Swimming. Naps. Good food. Good company. Good service. I am so proud of how…
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About becoming a mother? Just kidding. But having a pretty bad cold in your third trimester and in the middle of winter makes me have an existential crisis. What gives?
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The closer I get to holding you. The slower I walk. The faster time flies. We are so (not) ready for you, but we are excited.
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An urge. Innate. I just want a clean house… regardless.
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Truth of the matter is, a blighted ovum is the biggest mindfuck. Egg and sperm meet. The pregnancy test is positive. Symptoms arise. But the embryo never develops. Blank. Non-existent. A black hole. Still, I know in my heart of hearts that you were real. You existed. You mattered. Bright like a star. Even if…
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When your manicurist thinks you’re due in a week but you still have 8 weeks to go. Then your neighbour compliments you that you have a small bump for 8 months.
noumama 