Thank you for these words. My daughter is 13 months old now, and while it has been those 13 months since I have been pregnant, it seems like it was just a moment ago I was there. Your words transport me back to that place, and I hope I will be able to experience all that it is again with another pregnancy. Thank you 💛
Amy, I am 21 weeks pregnant with my third. I’ve always cherished your writing, and given a copy of “Broken Waters” to many expectant friends, but it has been exceptionally comforting to read your words this time around, as I experience almost the exact same moments. Thank you for writing, I feel so un-alone.
I look forward to your writings and enjoy reading them aloud. Something about hearing your words in my own voice feels very grounding. I’m a few weeks behind you in my pregnancy and appreciate the updates on your experience. Thank you for sharing.
Oh my goodness, this is such a kind and honoring comment — to think of my essay being read aloud by you! Sending love to you in your pregnancy too, and so happy my thoughts have felt grounding to you in the midst!
You look radiant in those photos taken by your children. That's how they see you. Nevertheless, I commiserate during a financially vulnerable time in my own life. Wanting/needing more and feeling bad about it, but not enough to stop the constant comparisons. Sometimes I get it right, though. I’ll wake at an odd hour and quietly thank this body of mine, still with me at 50 years: my hands (though arthritic) that make and soothe, these strong arms that embrace, these feet that carry the weight of all of me, these ears that let me sing to Hurray For The Riff Raff songs until I’m hoarse. You get the idea. I may never be as thin as my pre-baby years, but there’s something to be said about the widening and settling of bones to match the life they have carried. Here’s to one more day of trying to love the body we are in.
Thank you for these words. My daughter is 13 months old now, and while it has been those 13 months since I have been pregnant, it seems like it was just a moment ago I was there. Your words transport me back to that place, and I hope I will be able to experience all that it is again with another pregnancy. Thank you 💛
❤️❤️❤️ thank you!!
Amy, I am 21 weeks pregnant with my third. I’ve always cherished your writing, and given a copy of “Broken Waters” to many expectant friends, but it has been exceptionally comforting to read your words this time around, as I experience almost the exact same moments. Thank you for writing, I feel so un-alone.
So very un-alone! Sending so much love! ❤️
I look forward to your writings and enjoy reading them aloud. Something about hearing your words in my own voice feels very grounding. I’m a few weeks behind you in my pregnancy and appreciate the updates on your experience. Thank you for sharing.
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Oh my goodness, this is such a kind and honoring comment — to think of my essay being read aloud by you! Sending love to you in your pregnancy too, and so happy my thoughts have felt grounding to you in the midst!
You look radiant in those photos taken by your children. That's how they see you. Nevertheless, I commiserate during a financially vulnerable time in my own life. Wanting/needing more and feeling bad about it, but not enough to stop the constant comparisons. Sometimes I get it right, though. I’ll wake at an odd hour and quietly thank this body of mine, still with me at 50 years: my hands (though arthritic) that make and soothe, these strong arms that embrace, these feet that carry the weight of all of me, these ears that let me sing to Hurray For The Riff Raff songs until I’m hoarse. You get the idea. I may never be as thin as my pre-baby years, but there’s something to be said about the widening and settling of bones to match the life they have carried. Here’s to one more day of trying to love the body we are in.
Teared up reading this. I really hope I feel the say way at 50, that is what I want. Thank you!
This is a small thing, but on clothes: have you tried Lucky Sweater? The swapping feels very sweet and gave me some new favorites.
Ooh, I forgot about Lucky Sweater! Yes!