Just read over your kind and insightful comment on my first, and so far only, substack post way back... I'm always a bit 'too shy' to comment publicly, but wanted to wish you a very special merry Christmas - the first as a mother! Many congratulations.
I'm just realising I don't think I said congratulations??? I think my brain made it into a big task of wanting to get the message *just right*, but I guess a ramble awkward message is probably better than delaying it indefinitely.
I hope you're doing well and still managing to find some time for you. You're doing amazingly!! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Congratulations. I relate so deeply to so much of what you express. I spent most of my life thinking I didn't want kids because quite frankly it seemed like the conscious feminist thing to do. How could I have a thriving career and retain my individuality and ensure my partner and I are equally burdened by life with children? But as my life changed (and the kinds of relationships I pursued evolved) I started feeling very differently. Now I absolutely cannot imagine anything more gratifying or meaningful than my daughter toddling over for a head-bonk hug or sneaking up for a big wet good morning kiss. And I wonder if the narrative around motherhood was different if I'd have arrived here sooner.
All of my love to you and your family. Seriously. It's a ride, but it's a great one. š¤
Just read over your kind and insightful comment on my first, and so far only, substack post way back... I'm always a bit 'too shy' to comment publicly, but wanted to wish you a very special merry Christmas - the first as a mother! Many congratulations.
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I'm just realising I don't think I said congratulations??? I think my brain made it into a big task of wanting to get the message *just right*, but I guess a ramble awkward message is probably better than delaying it indefinitely.
I hope you're doing well and still managing to find some time for you. You're doing amazingly!! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Congratulations. I relate so deeply to so much of what you express. I spent most of my life thinking I didn't want kids because quite frankly it seemed like the conscious feminist thing to do. How could I have a thriving career and retain my individuality and ensure my partner and I are equally burdened by life with children? But as my life changed (and the kinds of relationships I pursued evolved) I started feeling very differently. Now I absolutely cannot imagine anything more gratifying or meaningful than my daughter toddling over for a head-bonk hug or sneaking up for a big wet good morning kiss. And I wonder if the narrative around motherhood was different if I'd have arrived here sooner.
All of my love to you and your family. Seriously. It's a ride, but it's a great one. š¤
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Really great to read about your journey! Congratulations!!!