Comments on: Making a Mother: Humor, Anxiety, and a Lot of Weird Body Stuff

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By: Note To Self: Battling Your Inner Critic and Accepting Setbacks - Wit & Delight

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:06:24 +0000

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:43:20 +0000

At 32, even after a struggle to conceive, I felt the same things you felt when you first found out and the same about motherhood beforehand. At 8 weeks, I’m just emerging from feeling so sick, the worst flu/hangover ever, and am just starting to feel excited. Thank you so much for sharing and for helping lead me into excitement. 🙂

By: TC

TC — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:13:29 +0000

Love this post. At 32, I was in exactly the same spot you were, and now that I’m six weeks along I’m having all the feels. Sometimes it’s incredible joy, sometimes it’s incredible sadness. It’s hard to say out loud because I feel guilty for not being happy about it all the time. I haven’t had my first scan yet — I have to wait until 10 weeks — but I’m hopeful that it will bring on a new dimension to this pregnancy, and deep down I look forward to this experience, all of it.

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Curate A Gallery Wall in Your Home: Part One - Wit & Delight — Tue, 31 May 2016 15:00:50 +0000

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Hello Sitter — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:15:24 +0000

Thanks for your beautifully honest post, we really do wish you all the best for your new adventure as a mama.

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Sensitive Times, Simple Solutions - Wit & Delight — Wed, 11 May 2016 15:02:34 +0000

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By: Daniela

Daniela — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:05:06 +0000

I remember having these same exact feelings when we found out I was pregnant and feeling so guilty about not really sharing the joy that came with this humongous life altering event. Our son is now more than a year old and although “the beginning” is now a blur I have to thank you for your honesty, it makes me feel like I wasn’t alone back then.
Motherhood is nothing less than a blessing.
Congratulations you two

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By: maryam

maryam — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 08:07:10 +0000

=)… wish you the best of luck

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:48:11 +0000

Congratulations! I’m expecting my second child right now and even though we had talked about it and planned for it I still experienced many of the same feelings you described. Today is my first child’s fourth birthday and it is hard to believe how life has changed, but at the same time stayed the same. You will find lots of fun and inspiration in every new day!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:49:15 +0000

What a really raw, but beautiful piece. Congrats, congrats, congrats. Looking forward to seeing how Wit & Delight grows with the growth of your family!!

By: Susanne

Susanne — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 05:59:13 +0000

Congratulations!! I’m 12 weeks along. I just started trying at age 37. I did not think it was possible at all, and now I’m knee deep in fear and awe. And tired all the time. And waiting for genetic tests to make sure this one’s a keeper. The anticipation is terrible, but your account is closest to my own feelings. Thanks for the share!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:48:10 +0000

What a wonderful reflection on motherhood–it is the most thrilling and simultaneously terrifying thing I’ve done (and do on a daily basis!).

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:52:53 +0000

This is beautiful- congratulations on becoming a trio! I loved this post

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Artist to Watch: Carla Fahden - Wit & Delight — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:00:41 +0000

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By: Kara

Kara — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:29:52 +0000

Congrats! Thanks for being vulnerable and real. I hope the last 15 weeks are the best weeks of pregnancy. I appreciated your comment that it is a journey of faith.

By: Erin Loechner

Erin Loechner — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:32:18 +0000

Congratulations, Kate! I resonated with much of your thoughts, and what I love most is your appreciation for the sacred practice that is growing a soul and nurturing yourself/others. This was by far the greatest “pregnancy announcement” I’ve read, and likely because it didn’t feel like an announcement at all. (How do you announce a voyage you’re still navigating? How do you declare a course you’re still charting?)

I have been, for all of my life, on the fence about motherhood. So when I became pregnant (Bee was a bit of a surprise), I met the positive sign with fear/anxiety/worry, and Ken offered the celebratory smile I needed in that moment. (What good, wise husbands we have.) And every moment since has been an exercise in growing our hearts, in learning to love, in committing to each other over and over again.

In the hard times, I remind myself that loving any human (whether that someone shares my DNA, spills syrup on my counter, trails mud throughout my floors) is a choice, an exercise, a practice – the hardest and most wonderful thing that I’ll get wrong and right and wrong again.

You’ve already got it right, friend. It’s going to be a lovely ride.

Hugs,
e.

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:36:05 +0000

In reply to Savannah. Winnie is starting to catch on!! Thanks, Savannah :)

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:35:49 +0000

In reply to Mel. Love you, Mel <3 <3 <3

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:35:35 +0000

In reply to Jessica Hulse Dillon. That is great to hear. I really appreciate your honesty... Glad to know accepting the array of human emotion as part of motherhood will help in the future. THANKYOU!!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:34:05 +0000

In reply to Danica.

Danica– thank you so much for sharing!! It is so helpful to hear from other mothers who felt this way. I’m nervous about the first three months… I was a pretty difficult baby and when I think about Joe and my temperament… I think we’re in for a wild ride. Your story made me feel better 🙂 Thank you!!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:32:22 +0000

In reply to ashley. Thank you so much, Ashley!!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:31:43 +0000

In reply to Sora.

Yes!! Congrats to you!! I have been enjoying following your pregnancy– you look great!! Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well… Here we come 3rd trimester!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:30:46 +0000

In reply to Emilie. Thank you so much for sharing Emilie. Your story really stuck a cord with me. The first thing I thought when I found out I was pregnant was "what am I going to do about my ADHD?" Because without treatment depression and anxiety made daily life really difficult. Luckily it's been a somewhat smooth road, and I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. These hormones are no joke. I hope you are feeling better and I appreciate your honesty. Take care of yourself and that babe!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:27:51 +0000

In reply to Jacqui. Thanks for your sweet note, Jacqui! It means a lot to take this journey with readers who I have a history with. It is amazing how much we change and evolve over time. Looking forward to this new challenge and all it's rewards :)

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:26:18 +0000

In reply to Kasey. Thanks Kasey :) I hope so!!