To: The expecting mother,

Did you really believe the doctors when they said "You won't have children and if you do, I would be surprised if you or the baby make it full term?"

Years ago we should have looked at them and said "Well, if that's my destiny...why don't you just cut the cord now?"
Mama, we are so happy for you! You will be a great mother and already are! Look at you beating the odds, a walking testimony! Don't let what's to come shift you. Don't allow your dignity to diminish! You control your energy!

As your sisters in motherhood, we have to admit it's hard to not get caught up in the jealousy that we feel at times during baby fever. All of the beautiful women in your mid 20's, mid 30's starting your pregnancies off on the right foot and enjoying the nostalgia...we envy you. When I say we, I'm speaking for those of us who've already had children or lost or have had a full hysterectomy.

Personally, loved being pregnant! I felt my most self worth, I was enough. I was comfortable in my own skin even when I was stretched too thin. (Literally) Knowing as soon as a pregnancy ended I would eventually down spiral into self doubt and inconsistencies, and medical tribulations.
However, we need to remind ourselves that were just in a moment right now and you won't stay here too long, and I'm really proud of how far you've come! A full hysterectomy does not mean your worth has been taken from you! Don't be a victim, stand up and deal! You made the best choice for your health and for your babies! Jesus took the wheel!

If you or someone you know if suffering from (any stigma surrounding emotional instability, medical mishaps, post hysterectomy, mental health, mania, addiction, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, cycle breaking, PTSD, depression, PPD, miscarriage even the A word) or need to vent we would love to learn all angles! Let's fellowship, come together and talk! We will listen and speak only words of positivity, humor & compassion! We are in this together! You are not a walking diagnosis! You are not alone, these insecurities do not define you!

Love,

The group of women who will never be able to say "I'm expecting too!" However, we will stand up for you against all mom shamers and jugmental trolls.

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