Some thoughts on pregnancy as a psychotherapist + new mom of my bestie 9 month old…
I never shared when I was pregnant on my therapy instagram or anywhere online besides my private account. When I got pregnant, I was posting a lot to grow my commuity online as a therapist. As soon as I got pregnant, I stopped feeling called to share. And I didn't fully understand it but I listened to my intuition which just wanted quiet time, time with my thoughts and my husband, time to process this big change.
I felt super introspective when I was pregnant. I was super happy and excited, I've always wanted to be a mom but I also felt a lot of fear. I was fearful of this big step, this big change but truthfully I was also in fear of the other shoe dropping, something bad happening.
My pregnancy was filled with lots of change. My husband changed careers, we moved kinda twice, we did construction. I felt unsettled, and ready to settle and to nest. Ready to create the home I always wanted for my little family.
And guess what, we settled in and construction ended Friday and my baby girl came on that following Monday. I wouldn't necessarily recommend such a tight timeline or so much change all at once but I learned so much about myself, about some of the trauma I still carry with me. I learned about some work I wanted to and needed to explore in therapy. Work that helps me be a better everything... better for and to myself, a better mom, partner, friend.
Something I've learned about fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood is there's no version without challenges, without ups and downs, without a version of a shoe falling. But I've also learned that I'm stronger and more capable than I've ever realized. I can handle "said" shoe dropping.
I've learned that women are powerhouses (myself included) and creating life is an epic unbelievable beautiful miracle, one that is constantly evolving and growing. I'm so grateful for the journey to mama.
More to share as it feels right. Adding a few of my fave pregnancy self care items. Will link on stories.
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