Overwhelming Outpouring

There are many life events that are momentous to the person going through them, and perhaps his/her immediate family, but that’s about it. Then there are those life events, like engagements and weddings, where people come out from all periods of your life to congratulate you.

Up until now I’ve had most of the norm momentous occasions: graduations, promotions, buying a new home and probably others. Not having been engaged or married, I really had no idea what it was like to have the outpouring of love from all over the world. I think this is why the reaction to my pregnancy news has been so overwhelming. It’s been touching how many people are sincerely happy for me and sometimes I think more giddy than I am (likely because I have a lot of anxiety too).

Those of you who read my first post about single motherhood back in December 2014, might remember that some of my hesitation was what people would think about the life choice. I knew that I would have some support, but I had no idea how much of it I would get. I am fully aware that there are those who are not supportive and they are likely and thankfully keeping that to themselves, but the amount of people that have reached out not just with congratulations but with volunteers to help has been amazing.

It’s hard not to feel loved and to not feel like my children will be loved and supported just as fully.

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