"The waiting is sacred. It gives way to reflection, endurance, the clinging to hope and holy promise. To rush it would be to steal all the peace that is given in abundance, as the final chapter, the best one thus far, is still unfolding." -Joy Prouty During most of my 1st and 2nd trimester, I've heard a lot of, "I wish you could enjoy your pregnancy" or, "this should be a happy time for you" from friends and loved ones knowing my HG journey. I want the world to know what I am experiencing, is my own pregnancy, in the way the Universe planned for me, and it's completely my own. Despite what might not be a "normal pregnancy", my heart tells me it's wonderful, because they're mine and mine alone. 🌿 The whole range of emotions are so ingrained in a pregnancy experience and I find that it’s simply unavoidable NOT share my highs and lows with everyone I love. Unfortunately, it seems we don’t talk much about pregnancy complications in our culture, which is part of the reason why I choose not to be quiet about my experience. It doesn’t matter if this is your first time having a baby, have held life for a few weeks, or you're on your third child, I've learned that pregnancy always elicits a deep, vulnerable response. It requires women to open their soul to another life inside of them and to yield their body to the process of growing another human. Motherhood should always be rejoiced. 🍼💗💙 I'm 28 weeks today. Only 12 more weeks left until we meet my Little One.
