“Never alone…”

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Shared by Kristina Smedley

“Never alone…”

I recently joined a prenatal yoga class a couple miles from my house; one of the best decisions I’ve made over the last few months!

Being pregnant is an odd experience, everyone is happy and excited for you but not many can actually relate to what you’re going through in the moment.

Have they been pregnant before? Sorry husbands, this one counts you out; although we still appreciate and need your support!

Were they recently pregnant? It seems like post-baby moms have new things to think and worry about than remembering their pregnancy experiences. It’s a wonderful thing to have friends and family to chat with about what’s coming next on this journey, but sometimes it’s nice to chat with someone who’s traveling a similar journey in the moment!

Surprisingly it seems the norm is to not talk about the difficulties, challenges, fears moms experience when pregnant and after having their baby. I guess we want to focus on the positive and miracle it is to growing a little human inside of us!

Thankfully, there are so many ways to reach out and join communities that bring ladies together who are in a similar stages in life, to share, laugh, cry, and support one another.

Prenatal yoga has been just that!

I remember my first class a few weeks ago.

I sat down, looked around, and really felt what it means to be pregnant.

I allowed myself to just be, with no other worries or concerns.

Here were all these ladies, in different shapes/ages/backgrounds/months along but who could relate and share their exact experience in the moment.

We shared our challenges, our joys, our tips, and the room was filled with a sense of love and understanding that I’ve only experienced a few other times in my life.

I felt Safe. Seen. Heard. And Supported.

This was a great reminder of the value of community.

We are truly never alone, if we’re willing to reach out and find the others who are wanting and needing to find us as well.

Sometimes this is our family.
Sometimes it’s our best friends.
And sometimes it's a bunch of ladies sitting cross-legged on the floor rubbing their baby-bellies, massaging their cramping calves, and propping themselves up with blankets and bolsters.

It’s choosing to seek out the support and love you need in the moment, and being that support for others.

 

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