Where I've Been!
Been radio silent on Tiktok, if you haven't noticed. BUT here's what's been going on for those who are curious!
The self control it takes to be healthily on the internet is something I do not have while I am pregnant (I barely do while I’m not pregnant, but I digress). I’m the kinda gal that when I’m sick I just rot in front of the TV. And being pregnant, I often don’t feel my best which makes my temptation to rot on the internet feel untamable.
At the same time, my conviction to be unplugged and present is so so high. I can feel my heart rate quicken when I pick up my phone and I don’t feel good when I put it down after scrolling.
So the only solution has been a cold turkey avoidance of the apps. I’ll go on my computer and see what’s happening, and I don’t feel doomed as much on instagram so I like to post on there when I’ve taken photos of my days (they’ve been pretty magical lately as you can see at the bottom of this post).
Where can you find me? As a gal who loves to document, I’m taking lots of videos that will end up on YouTube. My first one “The First 6 Weeks” is what they’ll basically look like as I go through this pregnancy.
I’m also big on writing (avid journaler over here) so this is a good place for me to share what’s going on. Speaking of!!!…
PREGNANCY UPDATES
NIPT HAS BEEN TAKEN, GENDER IS ON IT’S WAY!! Last pregnancy we waited until she was born to find out her gender and this time I wanted to see what it was like knowing. I refresh my Kaiser app every 5 minutes waiting for those dang results.
I found a midwife 🥲. This is kind of a personal, long, detailed story that I’ll probably talk about once I have this baby. But after calling & inquiring with about 15 midwives, I think I found one who is going to bend over backwards to make it happen for me. I’ve cried so many happy tears and am still holding my breath in a “it’s-too-good-to-be-true” kind of way.
Symptoms: Showing way earlier, no longer nauseous (THANK GOD), hyper emotional in a good deep way, sleeeeeepy, spiritually very in tune, round ligament pain.
SUMMER WITH SIECE
A little pottery
2. Homegrown local flowers from my mom’s coworker! Joy!
Early morning walk because bug is an early riser and Dad needs extra rest for work!
6 a.m. working on some freelance marketing jobs!! I wear this jumpsuit 24/7
My sister & brother in law moved back to town this year and yes it’s my favorite thing ever ever ever.
6. River days in full swing. My longterm plan in life is to move away from the beach & settle in these mountains I grew up in. (Yes they’re only 15 minutes apart but I need it in my backyard)
My beloved lettuce bed. They’ve grown 3x this size and I’m very in love with these green babies.
A house show in the woods, summertime has been magical.
9. A babyless beach day. My mom called last minute to offer us some time with just our pals and it was a joyous surprise!
Did I mention I’m at the river as much as possible in the summer?
Some parting love,
Not sure what you’re going through, or where this email finds you, but I want to say wherever it is my prayer for you is you have a moment of unexplainable peace today. That you get a wave of assurance that everything is going to be okay and that you’re loved and taken care of.
With love,
Siece