...and what being a mom means to me today.
Dear friends, I'd like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Julia, I'm 33 years old, and the proud, overjoyed mother of baby Leni. I'd like to give you a little glimpse into my world and take you along on my journey to motherhood. Read on to find out why being a mother isn't something I take for granted and what experiences I've gained along the way.
But let's start about a year ago—a year full of hope, disappointment, despair, and ultimately, boundless happiness. We had been on our journey to having a baby for a while. For some, that might not sound like a long time—for me, it felt like an eternity. Those eighteen months of trying to conceive felt incredibly long and, at times, painful. I longed so much to carry a little miracle within me. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a mother. It was my deepest desire. The perfect man was by my side, we were in the prime of our lives, and we were simply so ready to embark on this journey.
And as so often happens in life, things turned out differently... Several months passed, and the dream of a positive pregnancy test remained just that—a dream. Yes, it really affected me. Doubts and fears creep in, and thoughts like, "What if it never works out?", "What if I don't get pregnant?", "What if we have to give up on this dream?", creep in.
But giving up wasn't an option for us – so we decided to get to the bottom of it. We were just one of many couples in Germany who needed a little help getting started. So we got some help! What's the harm? For me, this decision was a real turning point… Suddenly I was full of energy, euphoria, hope, and anticipation again. I knew we were now one big step closer to our greatest miracle.
After a few more setbacks and disappointments, there we were. Fresh from vacation, with my doctor's master plan in hand and a large supply of medication in our backpacks, we were ready. Ready to claim our miracle from the universe.
Dear friends, I'd like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Julia, I'm 33 years old, and the proud, overjoyed mother of baby Leni. I'd like to give you a little glimpse into my world and take you along on my journey to motherhood. Read on to find out why being a mother isn't something I take for granted and what experiences I've gained along the way.
But let's start about a year ago—a year full of hope, disappointment, despair, and ultimately, boundless happiness. We had been on our journey to having a baby for a while. For some, that might not sound like a long time—for me, it felt like an eternity. Those eighteen months of trying to conceive felt incredibly long and, at times, painful. I longed so much to carry a little miracle within me. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a mother. It was my deepest desire. The perfect man was by my side, we were in the prime of our lives, and we were simply so ready to embark on this journey.
And as so often happens in life, things turned out differently... Several months passed, and the dream of a positive pregnancy test remained just that—a dream. Yes, it really affected me. Doubts and fears creep in, and thoughts like, "What if it never works out?", "What if I don't get pregnant?", "What if we have to give up on this dream?", creep in.
But giving up wasn't an option for us – so we decided to get to the bottom of it. We were just one of many couples in Germany who needed a little help getting started. So we got some help! What's the harm? For me, this decision was a real turning point… Suddenly I was full of energy, euphoria, hope, and anticipation again. I knew we were now one big step closer to our greatest miracle.
After a few more setbacks and disappointments, there we were. Fresh from vacation, with my doctor's master plan in hand and a large supply of medication in our backpacks, we were ready. Ready to claim our miracle from the universe.
And so, about a year ago, it finally came true – our dream of being pregnant. We didn't give up, and every tear and every injection was worth it!
As I write these lines, I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes. I look to my left and there lies the most wonderful being in the world, gazing at me with big, bright blue eyes. I am so incredibly happy and grateful to be holding this gift in my arms today.
Being a mother means EVERYTHING to me. It means endless, unconditional love, the likes of which I had never known before. It means gratitude and humility. It means carrying my own heart outside my body. Being a mother also means having strength, courage, and self-confidence.
If there's one thing I've learned on my journey to becoming pregnant, it's to trust. Trust in myself and my intuition. I benefited from this during my pregnancy, and even now, as a mother, my actions are characterized by trust and a good dose of ease.
I dreamed for so long of carrying this miracle under my heart, and today I carry it right in front of my heart – preferably in our Rookie carrier. I enjoy carrying our baby so much. For me, carrying means closeness, bonding, and so much love – and you can never give enough of that, my dears.
I can give you dear moms and dads one piece of advice: "Go your own way and listen to your gut feeling. You are doing exactly the right thing and you are wonderful parents."
Yours, Julia ( @bauchgefuehl_journey on Instagram)
Being a mother means EVERYTHING to me. It means endless, unconditional love, the likes of which I had never known before. It means gratitude and humility. It means carrying my own heart outside my body. Being a mother also means having strength, courage, and self-confidence.
If there's one thing I've learned on my journey to becoming pregnant, it's to trust. Trust in myself and my intuition. I benefited from this during my pregnancy, and even now, as a mother, my actions are characterized by trust and a good dose of ease.
I dreamed for so long of carrying this miracle under my heart, and today I carry it right in front of my heart – preferably in our Rookie carrier. I enjoy carrying our baby so much. For me, carrying means closeness, bonding, and so much love – and you can never give enough of that, my dears.
I can give you dear moms and dads one piece of advice: "Go your own way and listen to your gut feeling. You are doing exactly the right thing and you are wonderful parents."
Yours, Julia ( @bauchgefuehl_journey on Instagram)
