I woke up in the middle of the night and started crying. I tried to move around, to find some sense of comfort. But the tears kept coming. There was no comfort. Not physically, not emotionally. As my mind flashed back to my previous pregnancy, the cries turned into silent sobs. I am pregnant …
infant loss
My Baby Arrives In A Few Weeks: Why I Won’t Buy Anything Until She’s In My Arms
I haven’t bought anything for our baby. She arrives in a matter of weeks and this is all I have. Friends have given us a few things, along with some diapers and wipes. Others have sent us gift cards, knowing that eventually we’ll be ready to stock up on the necessities. It’s not that I am not …
I Love Being Pregnant, Even On The Challenging Days
It’s hard, it’s exhausting, it’s painful, enough to bring you to tears. But here’s the thing—I love being pregnant. I know plenty of women who absolutely despise the 9+ months…the swollen feet, the restless sleep, the feeling like a beached whale. I get it. With a tiny human growing within you, …