Dear Avery, Your cousin, Ryder, is wise beyond his years. At 2 years old, he started reading small words. Then at 3 he started reading road signs, song titles, and car logos. Now at 4, he understands that he is not his thoughts. He has already recognized that he is not his thoughts! Let meContinue reading ““But my brain tells me something different than my heart” says my 4-year old son”
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Waiting for my daughter
Dear Harper Breese, I’ve been in “active labor” for over 5 days now with you, but you seem to be too cozy in my belly at the moment. I’ve felt your strong kicks and movements for months now, and I can’t help but believe this just means you will be a strong-willed and powerful forceContinue reading “Waiting for my daughter”
A palm reading, a vivid dream, and the universe
Dear Avery, It was April of 2019, I had just got back from an incredible work trip with an extended vacation to Ireland. A week later, I was back on a plane to San Antonio, Texas for a work conference (a week after I’d be back in Austin, Texas all the while living in SouthernContinue reading “A palm reading, a vivid dream, and the universe”
Pregnant during COVID pandemic: it takes a village, a positive mindset, and yoga pants
Dear Avery, At this very moment, our world is experiencing the COVID-19 or Coronavirus pandemic. Most of us are voluntarily quarantining ourselves, while others it is mandatory. Scary and wild times right now, so I thought it was important to document this as a woman who is a first time preggo. First and foremost, weContinue reading “Pregnant during COVID pandemic: it takes a village, a positive mindset, and yoga pants”
8 years of waiting to meet you, little one
Dear little one, This letter is 8 years in the making. 8 years of yearning to become a mother. The magical time has come, and I get say “I’m pregnant”. Something I’ve been longing to say out loud. And now the time is here. You are currently the size of an avocado and doing back-flipsContinue reading “8 years of waiting to meet you, little one”
With Love, Aunt Megs 