Tomorrow marks a year since my sonshine was born. Also since I was born. I tend to be reborn every January and July I’ve noticed. Not intentionally of course, my life just tends to cycle like that. I was wasting away. This baby was going to take everything out of me it seemed. 37 weeks of gestating is arduous for someone like me who thrived on being in peak physical health & fiercely independent. Although there were no obstacles my entire pregnancy, mentally I felt like the rose in Beauty in the Beast. Withering away week by week.
I liked reading your story. It's so sweet and honest. My daughter is now 25, but I remember feeling the ways you described. And I too would and wouldn't do it again. I didn't know what the world would be like in 25 years, but I knew my life would be better with her in it and it is. I love my sweet girl. May you and your family have many many years of love and sweet times together.
Thank you for reading and sharing your wisdom with me! I’m looking forward to writing one day on what my motherhood is like when he’s 25 too. Sending lots of love!
I hope to inspire other mothers to be authentic in their storytelling so more future parents can be better prepared for the possible blessings and challenges that lie ahead! Fingers crossed I get to plant some snapdragons this year 🙏🏾
Wow there is so much here, so much to admire and take in. Firstly, I'm glad that I came across your newsletter and even happier that this was the first letter that I landed on. I'm 27 and can completely admire the reflections and kindness that you offer yourself in this new season of life. Also, yes to the new cycles and rebirths throughout the year, I can imagine this is amplified after becoming a mother but I wish more people recognized and embraced this.
You write so delicately and honestly but also candidly, it's a joy to sit with these words. I feel like your experience entering motherhood as a Black woman specifically is a collective feeling. Can't wait to read more!!
Also, you have the BEST 'About' page and bio I've seen on here - had to let you know!!
“For all he knows, I’m the best mama in the universe. Just got to remember that.” Absolutely loved this piece. The rollercoaster of postpartum and really all of it. I’ll never not be a mother it’s beautiful yet sometimes hard to hold when I’m still learning how to mother. Appreciate this and grateful to have found your stack✨
I tell anyone that being pregnant/first year postpartum felt longer than my 4 years at UVA lol but learning how to be a mother is much more fulfilling, turbulent journey. We got this mama! 💓
You’re going great. I’m only 7 months into being a dad, and this made me remember what my wife was feeling not too long ago. I’m just a little older than you, ok 6 years, but I wish we started/tried sooner.
Thank you so much! Our favorite time with E was between 5-8mo so I’m a tad jealous you’re in that sweet spot with yours (although every phase is great, I look fondly most at photos/videos from that era). Cheers to raising sweet little Black boys in this world!
I liked reading your story. It's so sweet and honest. My daughter is now 25, but I remember feeling the ways you described. And I too would and wouldn't do it again. I didn't know what the world would be like in 25 years, but I knew my life would be better with her in it and it is. I love my sweet girl. May you and your family have many many years of love and sweet times together.
Thank you for reading and sharing your wisdom with me! I’m looking forward to writing one day on what my motherhood is like when he’s 25 too. Sending lots of love!
Thank you for your honest portrayal of motherhood. It's a reminder we get to own ourselves at every age, stage, and milestone.
Also, I love snapdragons. Alongside roses they're one of my favorite as well.
I hope to inspire other mothers to be authentic in their storytelling so more future parents can be better prepared for the possible blessings and challenges that lie ahead! Fingers crossed I get to plant some snapdragons this year 🙏🏾
I teared up reading this. You are doing SO well, Mama.
Thank you so much! Means a lot to feel seen and supported by other women 🫶🏾
Wow there is so much here, so much to admire and take in. Firstly, I'm glad that I came across your newsletter and even happier that this was the first letter that I landed on. I'm 27 and can completely admire the reflections and kindness that you offer yourself in this new season of life. Also, yes to the new cycles and rebirths throughout the year, I can imagine this is amplified after becoming a mother but I wish more people recognized and embraced this.
You write so delicately and honestly but also candidly, it's a joy to sit with these words. I feel like your experience entering motherhood as a Black woman specifically is a collective feeling. Can't wait to read more!!
Also, you have the BEST 'About' page and bio I've seen on here - had to let you know!!
“For all he knows, I’m the best mama in the universe. Just got to remember that.” Absolutely loved this piece. The rollercoaster of postpartum and really all of it. I’ll never not be a mother it’s beautiful yet sometimes hard to hold when I’m still learning how to mother. Appreciate this and grateful to have found your stack✨
I tell anyone that being pregnant/first year postpartum felt longer than my 4 years at UVA lol but learning how to be a mother is much more fulfilling, turbulent journey. We got this mama! 💓
You’re going great. I’m only 7 months into being a dad, and this made me remember what my wife was feeling not too long ago. I’m just a little older than you, ok 6 years, but I wish we started/tried sooner.
Thank you so much! Our favorite time with E was between 5-8mo so I’m a tad jealous you’re in that sweet spot with yours (although every phase is great, I look fondly most at photos/videos from that era). Cheers to raising sweet little Black boys in this world!