I'm Pregnant....

Soo… the news is out!

I am pregnant with our fourth kid, and the reaction you saw on my Instagram was my real, vulnerable reaction… Fear. After already having 3 C-sections the first thing that came into my mind were thoughts of “my body can’t take another one,” “am I going to be safe,” and dozens of other thoughts of doubt and fear that came rushing in all at once.

I wish I could say my first reaction was excitement, but it wasn’t. It was a deep pause. A moment where I had to sit with the reality of my body, my past pregnancies, and everything this season could hold. I couldn’t even tell Wesley without bawling my eyes out, followed by two more days of non-stop crying on the phone with my mom.

After a few days, the fear settled, and, something else showed up. Trust. Not that everything will be easy, but that I’ve walked through hard things before. That I know my body better now. That I’m allowed to feel scared and grateful at the same time. Trust that the God I serve will protect me and keep me.

This pregnancy is already teaching me to slow down, listen to myself, and take things one step at a time. And that’s exactly how I’m choosing to move through it.

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First off, the past month I have been dealing with SEVERE morning sickness… Haven’t been able to write any emails which has really bummed me; however, going forward I not only am back to writing, but back to writing even MORE. I want HeyMama to become your daily place to feel seen and connected.

So every day you can expect a quick, five minute read. Nothing long. Nothing overwhelming. Just something steady. And each day of the week will have its own kind of vibe.

Mondays
A reset. How I’m thinking about the week, what I’m setting up now so the days don’t feel so heavy later, and gentle reminders that you don’t have to do everything at once.

Tuesdays
Home and life stuff. Meals, routines, little things that are helping our days run smoother, and honest mom-to-mom thoughts about what’s working and what isn’t.

Wednesdays
Real life. Pregnancy updates, motherhood feelings, the stuff I don’t always share on social media. Just honesty.

Thursdays
Shortcuts and systems. Things that are making life feel simpler right now, whether that’s habits, swaps, or small changes that actually stick. I want this day to be practical, and helpful 🙂

Fridays
Perspective. Mindset shifts, encouragement, and reminders that you’re not behind, broken, or doing this wrong. Just closing out the week feeling a little more seen, and encouraged.

My hope is that HeyMama becomes something you don’t feel pressure to keep up with, but something you’re glad to see in your inbox. A daily place to feel seen, understood, and a little less alone in whatever season you’re in.

If you’re new here, reply and tell me what mom chapter you’re in these days. I love knowing who’s reading on the other side.

Thanks for showing up in this little space with me.

Love,
Candace