No "Bouncing Back"

It's not about bouncing back after pregnancy. The truth is, we can never go back. Why would we want to? Back to what?

It's re-building. Using the materials of what once was, but with new pieces to fit in. The path feels long and slow, and there are days when it is tempting to rush along. But it takes time to integrate the pieces into something stronger, better, wiser. And it's worth it.

Shout out to all the aerial mamas out there who are better for their transition to motherhood, not less.