Roll Four | Catherine's Journey
"Even though my fourth trimester was only a couple of months ago, I'm actually finding it hard to remember most of it; not sure if it's the sleep deprivation, hormones, or a sort of trauma response from the brain haha
There's a lot one can say about going through postpartum a second time round. Many things you are somewhat prepared for; the sleep deprivation, the intensity of your physical recovery, and all the challenges of caring for a fresh newborn out in the world. The one question that remains completely unknown, though, is how on earth this is all going to work whilst also caring for your toddler? How will this change our family?
There's a certain anxiousness that comes with those questions, but for me, as soon as I met our baby boy, all those worries instantly faded away. He felt like the puzzle piece that slotted perfectly into our family.
Don't get me wrong, though, there are A LOT of growing pains that happen in this season of adjustment; for your partner, for you as a mother, and for your firstborn. It's easy to get bogged down in the everyday struggles. But, every once in a while, there are moments that are pure magic.
And I guess that's what these photos are for me. They capture the beauty of the beginning. The beginning of adjusting to our growing family. And a reminder to celebrate those sweeter moments amongst the hard ones."
Catherine
