Every time I scroll through Mia Thompson’s Instagram, I can’t help but feel a surge of admiration. Not only is she stunning, but her confidence in her own body is incredibly appealing. I definitely have a girl crush on her (and my partner knows it, so it’s all good). Recently, Mia announced her second pregnancy with her husband, Mark, and her delightful photos of her growing baby bump have reignited my own baby fever. Thanks, Mia!
My partner, however, isn’t exactly on board with the idea of expanding our family again. I can see where she’s coming from. The last time we tried to grow our family, we ended up with twins! Now that they’re six years old, I find myself longing for that baby stage once more. Mia’s pregnancy updates and her adorable posts about her little one evoke all sorts of emotions in me. But we all know that social media often showcases only the highlights, and my partner makes a solid point that having another baby (or babies!) might not be the best choice right now.
I had a relatively smooth pregnancy until around week 32 when I was diagnosed with preeclampsia. Surprisingly, I was completely unaware of any issues until a routine check-up revealed dangerously high blood pressure. It’s alarming to learn that 60% of Black expectant mothers experience this serious condition, and I was naive about its implications.
I didn’t exhibit any typical symptoms; the signs of preeclampsia are often confused with normal pregnancy discomforts. For instance, I experienced constant upper abdominal pain due to having two babies competing for space, which made it hard to distinguish between common pregnancy aches and something more serious. The only clear warning sign came while I was hooked up to fetal monitors, where my blood pressure readings shocked everyone. I was swiftly admitted to the hospital for further evaluation.
I’ll spare you the details of my lengthy hospital stay, but it was enough to motivate me to take better care of myself. Thankfully, my twins were born healthy at 36 weeks. While my experience might not directly relate to Mia Thompson, it was my only pregnancy, and seeing her beautiful maternity photos brings back a flood of nostalgia. Despite my health scare, nothing compares to the joy of carrying a baby and the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with it.
Mia Thompson’s radiant pregnancy photos remind me of a time when I felt truly beautiful in my own skin. I embraced my body for those 36 weeks; I didn’t criticize my thighs or complain about my figure. Instead, I celebrated my body for the incredible work it was doing.
Perhaps my partner is right in encouraging me to appreciate our current situation. I should be thankful we don’t have to buy more diapers or manage car seats and strollers. Yet, I find myself missing the little things: the pacifiers strewn across my bags, the joy of breastfeeding, and the tiny clothes that filled our closets. I reminisce about milestones like their first steps, moments I replay regularly.
Mia’s pregnancy photos awaken a yearning for that joy, excitement, and self-love I experienced while raising my twins. I long to hold a baby again, to experience all the sweet scents that come with infancy, and to embrace the awe that accompanies it all.
Even with the chaos that comes from raising six-year-old twin girls, my partner and I strive to be positive role models. We teach them about body positivity and the importance of nurturing their selves, a lesson I believe Mia embodies through her own confidence.
For now, I’ll live vicariously through Mia’s Instagram for updates on her second pregnancy. My partner is unlikely to approve adding another baby to our cozy home, so I’ll keep revisiting her posts for reminders of beauty and self-love, whether I’m pregnant or not. My admiration for Mia Thompson will undoubtedly continue for the foreseeable future, though I hope my baby fever subsides soon.
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In summary, Mia Thompson’s pregnancy journey has reignited my own longing for a baby, despite the challenges that come with parenting twins. Her confidence and beauty remind me of the joy I felt during my own pregnancy, yet I also recognize the practical considerations of expanding our family. As I continue to admire her through social media, I hope my baby fever will fade in due time.
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