After a long journey I’m so so happy to announce that my husband and I are expecting our first child in November. It’s been a rough pregnancy so far with a lot of anxious moments as I’m considered a higher risk than normal. Because of these issues we’ve kept it private until our last scans confirmed Bub is ok. Thankfully all is well with bubs and at 22 weeks I can finally announce it publicly. For me physically, this will continue to get harder. I was born with a physical disability which I’ve had many surgeries on to enable me to function without walking aides. This pregnancy has really put pressure on my body and a month ago I had a fall, which was so very terrifying but thankfully everything was ok. My body is currently presenting like I’m in the third trimester even though I’m only in the second. I’ve now become reliant on a walking aide to assist me with balance and the severe sciatica I’m experiencing. Due to other medical issues related to internal parts, a natural birth isn’t an option for me so I’ll need a c section. I wasn’t even sure we could have children due to me having a severely weak cervix, so after a long time of thinking this wasn’t an option for us, we’re ecstatic that this little miracle happened for us. So as hard as this has been for me, (compared to friends who seem to breeze through pregnancy) I’m happy to deal with it, knowing that the little one I’m carrying will make all of this worth it. I’m finding myself missing my Dad so much as I know if he were here he’d love the fact he was going to be a grandad. I was thinking twice about posting this, as I know how hard it was when I saw people announce pregnancies wishing it was my turn. So I’m really hoping that this doesn’t trigger anyone and please know this is not me rubbing this in your face. If anything, I’m hoping this will give hope to others struggling. I didn’t think it was possible for me, yet here I am. So don’t lose hope, keep hanging in there.