Our little secret

We've been living in Ireland for four years now, and just as it's really starting to feel like home, we're starting our biggest chapter here yet. I'm pregnant with our second baby! I actually just found out at week 5 with a home test. Since it's still so early, we're keeping it to ourselves for now. Next up is figuring out the earliest I can see a doctor here to officially confirm everything, but for now, it's just our little secret.

This time around feels completely different. During my first pregnancy, it was just the two of us navigating the unknown. Now, a big part of the journey is gently preparing our 6-year-old for the idea of a sibling and getting her ready for this huge change. Managing her reactions while getting ready for a newborn is a whole new experience in itself.

Being pregnant as an expat also means figuring out a new healthcare system—Irish hospitals, consultants, and midwives—mostly far away from family. It's empowering, but some days the homesickness is real. I'm keeping this journal to share the real, honest side of this journey.

Following our second pregnancy, one week at a time 🤍