#173: My birth story - by Haley Nahman - Maybe Baby

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I’m still processing my birth, but I wanted to document it before the details slipped and I started hand-waving it away like a bad dream. In those early weeks, I cried whenever I thought or spoke about it. I wanted so badly to feel differently—to love the way she got here, even if it was difficult. I’m less delicate (and hormonal) about it now, but I still don’t think I’m there yet.

Good morning! I’ve finally written up my birth story, all 4,000ish words of it, for my sweet paying subscribers who supported my maternity leave. I’ve decided to share an excerpt today in lieu of a Sunday newsletter, so if you’re a free subscriber, you’ll find the first half of the story below (then a paywall to read the rest). A big, heartfelt thank you to everyone who subscribed or continued to subscribe during my leave. You helped me so much! I’m still processing my birth, but I wanted to document it before the details slipped and I started hand-waving it away like a bad dream. In those…

#173: My birth story - by Haley Nahman - Maybe Baby

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