The Real Journey Begins: Postpartum. It’s a word we hear a lot, usually followed by images of blissful bonding and instant connection. But what happens when that connection doesn’t happen right away? What if, instead of overwhelming love, you feel… nothing? That’s postpartum detachment, a reality many mothers experience but rarely discuss. It’s a confusing,…
My Birth Story Begins: The Mental Marathon The final countdown is ON! Our intimate baby shower was perfect (thank you again to everyone who celebrated with us). My nesting instincts have been in overdrive – let’s just say the house has been “deep cleaned” approximately a million times! The nursery is finally ready. Doula on…
Third Trimester: Let the Misery Begin Indeed, the third trimester… boy, I can absolutely say I was ready for it to be over. It was straight misery. My body was in constant pain, like every single cell was screaming for relief. Furthermore, the sciatica and back pain were constant companions, a 24/7 symphony of discomfort.…
Pregnancy in the Second Trimester: Not the Honeymoon I Expected Second trimester pregnancy. We were more like on-again, off-again friends, my body and I. We finally ate better—y’all remember the first trimester struggle, lol—but it wasn’t all rainbows. ‘ If I’m being real about this pregnancy, I felt completely out of control. My body was…
The Aftermath: Processing the News and Adjusting After the initial shock wore off, the real emotions hit for my first trimester. I was a mix of terror and complete overwhelm. Excitement never really kicked in. I just knew I had to do what I had to do in hopes of birthing a healthy baby. I…
Introduction: My first pregnancy was a wild ride from the get-go. Six weeks in, and I still had no clue! I was living my life, then BAM! Suddenly, I’m finding out I’m pregnant. Not a movie moment. More like a punch to the gut, followed by a long, drawn-out, ‘What the f***? ‘!. ‘ I’d…
