34 Weeks
I’ve kept my pregnancy with this little lady pretty close to my heart. Compared to sharing weekly (or more) with Norah, it’s basically been crickets over here. That’s partially because, well, there hasn’t been much to report, which is a miracle we thank God for every day.
But it’s also because pregnancy after loss is a hard and complicated path to walk. It’s a heady cocktail of intense joy and deep sorrow with a dash of hormones giving it a little extra spice.
Grief + Hope + Holidays
For those of you also carrying the weight of loss this season, I’m so sorry. This hurts. It’s heavy, and it’s just plain hard. Give yourself grace – take a few deep breaths and try to allow extra space for your grief, knowing that things may not go as planned, and that’s OK.
For those of you coming alongside someone after loss, thank you for helping to lift the weight ever so slightly. I know that it can feel awkward at times; even after our own losses I still feel like a bumbling toddler when I try to be there for someone else. But awkwardness is so much better than silence.
So, to help you navigate this awkwardness just a little bit better, I’ve pulled together a list of a few ways you can come alongside a grieving friend this season.
Letters to Norah // 21 Months
How was Thanksgiving in heaven, baby girl?
Did your grandma trace your ten tiny fingers, transforming each precious hand into colorful feathers atop a gobbling turkey? Is heaven’s fridge door covered with your creations?
Did the savory aroma of that decadent meal being prepared persuade you sneak a couple before-dinner bites?
Speaking of dessert, your Grandpa Green will want to know: do they use cool whip on pies in heaven? And does Jesus prefer pumpkin or pecan?
Letters to Norah // 20 Months
As the dust begins to settle after these wild weeks of moving in, we’re letting our to-do lists slow and are relaxing into new routines.
But we’re finding that this slower pace is revealing more of the empty spaces, more of where you should be – but aren’t.
Baby #2 FAQs
Many of you have questions about this pregnancy, so grab a mug of something cozy warm (someone drink a chai for me!) and let’s chat through four of the most common questions we hear.
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“I bet you’re so excited to find out what you’re having!”
Every time I heard this, I wanted to respond with a resounding “Yes!”, and well, sometimes I did. But in all honesty, there was nothing Lane and I dreaded more than going to that 20 week ultrasound.