05/10/2026
Cw: pregnancy. I donāt know why it has taken me so long to share this pregnancy, but I am expecting a little one next month. This news doesnāt always come with a shiny, joyful reception in EDS spaces, especially with a social media following outside of those I know IRL. I am excited for this new chapter! And want to share a few parts of my heart in the silence these last several months.
Maybe itās because my body has changed so much this pregnancy itās hard to think about putting photos on āthe grid.ā
Maybe itās the endless chasing of my toddler while simultaneously growing new life. If you have sent emails and never heard back or Iām late on responding about projects (so many of these!) - I sincerely apologize.
Maybe itās the lack of ācute bump picsā and social-media worthy inspo. This pregnancy has been challenging in unique ways and living with chronic illness means navigating unknowns around every corner. It means stepping into each day and new symptom, carefully navigating a balance of acceptance and cautious inquisition, working to avoid fear. I also want to share that several symptoms I had last time I was pregnant have been much easier this time aroundā¦ as they say, each pregnancy is so different. But opening up to the world means a certain vulnerability that tends to let in fear.
Maybe itās because last pregnancy I received messages of criticism and judgment around the genetic nature of EDS and my choices.
Note: this post will not be a place to ātrauma bond,ā to share about all the complications others have had in pregnancy, or to judge anyone for conceiving with EDS. These decisions are personal and the risks both for mom and baby are so individualized.
This Motherās Day, I want to recognize all the beautiful humans who serve a maternal role in this world. The aunties, grandmothers, friends. Those with or without children of their own. Those who have lost, who yearn for their own, and who support other moms in the exhausting work of mothering. This world is better because of women and the ways that we care for each other.
Thank you for sharing this space with me. And Iām exciting to be back posting more soon!
š«¶ Emily
