08/03/2025
These little things are the big things. Today we had a nesting party. Being my third baby, I didn’t have a ton of need for a baby shower. But, I have been rather sick and so very busy this pregnancy. As a result, I have felt behind and overwhelmed preparing for baby’s arrival. Today a handful of friends and family helped me do just that. I had three areas I wanted to help tending: birth space, postpartum, and baby. They cleared my birth space, pruned and watered my neglected plants, stocked my pumping cart with clean supplies and snacks, filled my freezer with bone broth, meals, and padcicles, washed baby clothes, burp rags, and diapers, helped me make a fresh batch of laundry detergent for all the upcoming washing, and more. I am overwhelmed with gratitude instead of to-do lists. This has been the ultimate “baby shower” gift and I hope other mommas can receive such support. It is HARD to ask for what you need sometimes, especially when that comes with a lot of vulnerability. I am beyond grateful for a tribe that shows up. 🤍 I now feel a lot more at peace for when this baby arrives 🤗
