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    Home » Mom Life » pregnancy » Something Happy. Pregnancy Announcement.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Dec 16, 2020 · published: Mar 21, 2020 · About 3 minutes to read this article. 28 Comments

    Something Happy. Pregnancy Announcement.

    santa monica beach sunset

    I never expected to announce this way.

    Stuck in my house and aching for normalcy. But here goes. I hope my very happy news brings you some sunshine today – we all need it right now.

    I’m beyond happy to say after a long struggle — I am pregnant.

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    happy announcement

    How to announce in times like these?

    I had plans. Big plans. For my big announcement. I hoped coronavirus would pass. But it didn’t. So how to announce? Nothing I had planned seemed right for the mood. So many are suffering.

    Being pregnant right now is scary, but also, nothing can smother the elation, joy, peace I feel. I’m so excited to share.

    So last night around midnight, unable to sleep, I grabbed a notebook and pen. I curled up on the couch, and wrote this little entry. A sort of poem, about my sweet baby girl and the story she’ll tell. Hope you like it — and thank you for sharing this happy moment with me.

    updated: THANK YOU for all the kind + heart-warming comments on Instagram. Seriously crying from all the love.

    kathy patalsky pregnant trimester one
    birthday week, Jan 30th, first trimester

    Sole Survivor

    (a little poem, by kathy)

    We only had one. It was her.
    The sole survivor of the bunch.
    She’s been retrieved.
    Frozen.
    Transported.
    Thawed.
    She “stuck” — on her mom’s, very first try.
    She snuggled in deep, held on tight.
    She grew.
    She stayed.
    Little legs.
    Ten toes.
    Swift heart.
    Already a fighter in so many ways..

    Then one more thing came along.
    Chaos and panic.
    The whole world ached —
    While she wiggled and slept.

    Nothing is promised, every step is magic.
    But this little girl, the first of her kind,
    Has made it this far, and that is
    a
    gift.


    Nothing is promised, but if dreams do come true,
    We’ll get to see what she does once she opens her eyes.
    Takes her first breath.
    And reminds mom and dad everyday,

    What a badass she is.

    carrying embryo in a tank ivf
    transporting my baby – as an embryo – oh what an adventure it has been
    ivf needles and embryo pregnancy news

    You can catch up on my infertility + pregnancy journey right here…

    Healthy Happy Baby:

    • Baby (category)
    • Sharing My Infertility + IVF Journey
    • Pregnant During Coronavirus
    • ..more to come! Excited to share this adventure with you.

    To the TTC community..

    (TTC – trying to conceive) To anyone going through infertility, IVF, secondary infertility, miscarriage, loss or heavy heart of any kind in this arena. I know pregnancy announcements can be extremely triggering. Never forget that you are so worthy of all the joy you are seeking. I am sending you love, hope and healing. I see you. Our TTC stories are all so different, but they unite us just the same.

    mark anthony badass quote
    Love this quote from Mark A…
    kathy patalsky pregnant trimester two happy
    stepping into trimester two – feeling much better!

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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