Since the massive transitions of the last year—ending my career as I knew it, moving across the globe, leaving my community and family, and becoming a mother—I’ve lost my light.

I want to begin with a warning: this is a deeply personal and very emotional post. I’m going to be completely transparent—as I’ve tried to be throughout this entire process. My hope is that by sharing my story, it might help other non-birthing mothers who find themselves holding complicated, uncomfortable, or less-than-positive emotions after birth. So here it is. My update. You may want to read the other two updates first, The Japan Update & The Morgan² Update . Ever since Morgan told me...

To cut down on any confusion: Morgan Taylor  is mom. Morgan Jordan  (aka Mojo) is baby. This is the update you’ve all been patiently waiting for—so buckle up, baby, and let me fill you in. I’m going to jump from the unplanned hospital stay straight to delivery day. A lot  happened in those three months, but for now, we’re focusing on the juicy details. October 28th—Morgan’s due date—passed by with no baby, and not even a hint that he was on his way. In the two weeks leading up, we were...