#18weeks today and Iâve NEVER taken so many pics while pregnant. âšâšâš I remember during my 2nd pregnancy my MIL wanted to take a picture and I shied away from the camera. She said, âCome on, you want this baby to know youâre proud to be carrying her.â Okay yea, thatâs cute but truth is I wasnât proud. I was excited to be having another child of course, but I hadnât shaken the shame & guilt imposed on me from my first, less-traditional, pregnancy. âšâšâš I canât stress enough that marriage or getting married has never been the answer. 1 pregnancy out-of-wedlock, 2 with my husband, and I felt the same shame, guilt, depression and condemnation with all 3 of them. âšâšâš Whatâs different this time around? I finally found myself and my purpose. Thatâs the only way Iâve been able to move forward and begin celebrating my life. And, thatâs what I want for every mother - to feel celebrated while creating a life and lifestyle worth celebrating. #goals