I’M PREGNANT—AGAIN!!!
Two years ago, if you’d asked me if I was planning for a second baby, I would have said no. I loved being a mom, but I was truly glad to be done with pregnancy. Pregnancy took a lot out of my body, and the fourth trimester was really rough because I had a lot of postpartum anxiety. I just didn’t see myself doing it all over again.
But after having some time to reflect, I grew to see that there were lots of positive aspects of my pregnancy, too. On a soul level, I asked myself, “Do I see Jupiter as an only child?” Chris and I both have siblings, and we agreed that Jupiter would be an amazing big sister. So we were open to the possibility of adding to our family. We left everything up to the universe, and it wasn’t long until the universe answered.
I’ve been surprised by how different this pregnancy is from the first! My first trimester was pretty brutal as I experienced new levels of nausea and fatigue. But now, I’m feeling great. I’m also having a very different experience as compared to 2020, since I was isolated and at home during the pandemic. Now I’m so appreciative of being out in the world, doing things like pregnancy Pilates to feel strong and flexible. And I have a better idea of what to expect when the baby arrives, too—I feel confident and ready.
Of course, I’ll be sharing some updates on having a healthy pregnancy here on Frenshe. In the meantime, Chris, Jupiter, and I are counting down the weeks until we meet our new family member! Can’t wait to introduce you.
xoxo
Ashley