She doesn’t recommend certain carriers or protein-rich diets, nor does she feel compelled to tell you how pregnancy and motherhood ought to be. Everything feels life-or-death as she’s living it, unable to foresee that it’s all going to turn out fine. The author quickly learns the difference between pregnancy and the way it is performed for the world. “I want this baby to think his mom was radiant, effortlessly so, hugging her massive, miraculous body in floral prints. Eventually, after conquering her constant fear of SIDS, she gets the hang of it — and finds in motherhood an unexpected peace.

Source: New York Times May 16, 2018 18:56 UTC