i had no idea you were pregnant! i’m just a random stranger on the internet who likes your posts- the ones on fashion and the ones on life experience. i am in my first trimester right now, and it’s comforting to know that you, another young woman who is still working on life and forming opinions and thoughts, are also going through this common experience.
my husband is very sure that it’s a boy, but i don’t know. i’ve never been very in tune with my feelings so i’ll be just as surprised as everyone else when we learn the gender :) i can’t wait to see maternity fashion (i’m not showing yet but i hope that i can diy ways to avoid needing a whole new wardrobe… i also live in hawaii so it’s always hot here) and i also would love to hear your thoughts or advice on your pregnancy, but i understand if you want to keep that part of your life private <3
Awww, I'm glad the posts have resonated with you!! I feel the same anytime I see someone around my age who's pregnant--almost this relief that even if I don't know them personally, we're kind of going through it together?
And congrats to you!!! I'm excited for you to find out more about your baby. I definitely have more to share--and also hoping I can make maternity fashion work for me without buying stuff I'll likely never return to!
I related to so much of this. Leaving Mormonism while being a mother and trying to navigate how to parent without a blueprint to follow has been a wild ride. Not to mention grappling with the regret (and the shame in the regret) of having children young and giving up so much of myself. But I’ve found it to be a wonderful adventure raising children in my new reality. I’m excited for your journey ❤️
Ugh, yes, I'm sure there's so much to untangle about motherhood AFTER you've done it on the other side of religion. That nuance makes a lot of sense to me. I'm glad you've been able to feel some peace with it all!
Motherhood after Mormonism is one of the most beautiful and healing experiences I’ve ever had. ❤️ There is no model for it. I feel like I am exploring the world with nuance and openness, with my child, and he helps me find the beauty in the places I was told only held danger.
i had no idea you were pregnant! i’m just a random stranger on the internet who likes your posts- the ones on fashion and the ones on life experience. i am in my first trimester right now, and it’s comforting to know that you, another young woman who is still working on life and forming opinions and thoughts, are also going through this common experience.
my husband is very sure that it’s a boy, but i don’t know. i’ve never been very in tune with my feelings so i’ll be just as surprised as everyone else when we learn the gender :) i can’t wait to see maternity fashion (i’m not showing yet but i hope that i can diy ways to avoid needing a whole new wardrobe… i also live in hawaii so it’s always hot here) and i also would love to hear your thoughts or advice on your pregnancy, but i understand if you want to keep that part of your life private <3
Awww, I'm glad the posts have resonated with you!! I feel the same anytime I see someone around my age who's pregnant--almost this relief that even if I don't know them personally, we're kind of going through it together?
And congrats to you!!! I'm excited for you to find out more about your baby. I definitely have more to share--and also hoping I can make maternity fashion work for me without buying stuff I'll likely never return to!
Congratulations Abi! I love this post and your perspective on motherhood
Hell yeah, it’s gonna be a good time, kids are fun!
You make it look like lots of fun on Instagram! Gives me hope :)
I related to so much of this. Leaving Mormonism while being a mother and trying to navigate how to parent without a blueprint to follow has been a wild ride. Not to mention grappling with the regret (and the shame in the regret) of having children young and giving up so much of myself. But I’ve found it to be a wonderful adventure raising children in my new reality. I’m excited for your journey ❤️
Ugh, yes, I'm sure there's so much to untangle about motherhood AFTER you've done it on the other side of religion. That nuance makes a lot of sense to me. I'm glad you've been able to feel some peace with it all!
Motherhood after Mormonism is one of the most beautiful and healing experiences I’ve ever had. ❤️ There is no model for it. I feel like I am exploring the world with nuance and openness, with my child, and he helps me find the beauty in the places I was told only held danger.
Oh I love that. Made me tear up a little. It will be so rewarding to explore together!