Hi Friend,
I’ve got something to share with you...
As the sunlight grows, so does the little soul inside of me.
This is so tender for me to share with you. I feel the fragility of life itself at all times right now. I feel the potential for life and death in every cell. I am intimately living inside of myself and so vulnerable when I am out in the world.
I'm pregnant.
And with hope in our hearts, our little one will be joining us by summer's end.
It's been a deep and dark winter as my body has adjusted to creating life. First trimester nausea, exhaustion, and headaches have been brutal. We've been walking the edge between fear and excitement for months now. But as the sunlight warms our side of the hill, I feel myself rising above the soil with hope in my heart and joy in my body.
Resources:
- Belonging Episode Episode #13: Miscarriage & Grief with Jenni Heffernan Brown
- A Poem To Honor My Miscarriage
Dear Becca,
When I saw your email newsletter with the announcement of your big news I was genuinely filled with joy for you, and shared happiness with you for this incredible news. Thank you for having shared so openly and honesty your whole journey into motherhood. I look forward to hearing more as it unfolds. Much love to you and Tim on this crazy but beautiful journey x
Thank you so much, Lynne!
Hi Becca, this is your mom’s friend, Julie. I am so very happy for you. I understand your journey all too well. My husband and I tried to start a family for 3+ years, and when I finally became pregnant, I was ecstatic beyond words. Within the first trimester, I lost the baby and was devastated. Three months later, we found out I was carrying twins. My doctor said the coolest thing, 28 years ago now, and I will never forget it. When the second baby was seen on the ultrasound, he said, “Looks like you got the one back that you lost.” What comforting words. I wish you the best, happiest time of your life. I hope your body respects you and allows you enjoy the pregnancy for the remainder of your pregnancy. I also had nausea. Hoping it will stop for you.