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!! ❤️❤️❤️
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. 🤍
Thanks for reading and commenting Fairlie. I can't wait for a head-bonk hug from my boy. Well, actually I can as I don't want to wish any of his babyhood away! But the narrative around mother is tough isn't it? The birth horror stories and the portrayals/stories of competitive mums. I love hearing/sharing the positive side (new as I am to this) and hope the storytelling and perception and share of labour changes over time so the next generations don't put it off/miss/reject the experience.
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!! ❤️❤️❤️
Aw thanks ally-mai! And no worries. I do that too! I am loving it, and having a lot of fun with baby boyby. Hope you are really well xxx
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. 🤍
Thanks for reading and commenting Fairlie. I can't wait for a head-bonk hug from my boy. Well, actually I can as I don't want to wish any of his babyhood away! But the narrative around mother is tough isn't it? The birth horror stories and the portrayals/stories of competitive mums. I love hearing/sharing the positive side (new as I am to this) and hope the storytelling and perception and share of labour changes over time so the next generations don't put it off/miss/reject the experience.
Love back to you and yours x
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Really great to read about your journey! Congratulations!!!