This is a guide to all the clueless mamas (and daddies) out there who, like us, were completely taken unawares. Some might accuse, “you guys didn’t do proper family planning!” well, to that I would like to point out: some people take years to conceive and we didn’t want the stress of actively trying and being disappointed so our surprise is our little miracle…
Every time you fall into a funk, you stop enjoying life and nothing is fun. There’s a weight on your chest and you carry dread around like it’s a ball and chain. It permeates everything you do or don’t. It’s a presence in your life, like a ghost following you around.
Remember what Bilbo said?
“It’s dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.”
I thought he meant it in the literal sense. You never know where life will take you. But, I’ve learnt that leaving meant you will never be coming back.