15/01/2026
Yesterday I had a scary fall down the last few stair steps, and the very first thing that hit me was fear for my baby’s wellbeing. I landed hard on my bum and the impact on my pelvis was intense — within moments I was in agony and unable to walk.
We rushed to the hospital to check on the baby and see what was going on. Being over 40 weeks, my mind went straight to fear — triggering labour in this state, not being able to give birth naturally, and not being able to care for my little one in those first days.
Thankfully, my baby boy was absolutely fine. He was calm, comfortable, and very much at ease. After thorough checks, it turned out I had badly strained the ligaments and muscles around my pelvis. No fractures, no harm to the baby — just a body that had taken a big shock.
Emotionally, it was a lot. The fear, the vulnerability, the helplessness of not being able to move this close to birth. Through it all, my amazing partner, Anthony carried me — literally and emotionally — holding me steady, calming my fears and reminding me to breathe and trust.
This morning I woke up with a gentle easing of the pain and a little more hope. Hope that my body will recover in time, and a deep feeling that my baby and I are so connected that he knows to wait until mama feels ready.
Being in this place at over 40 weeks is scary. Your body already feels stretched, tender and exposed and when something unexpected happens, it can feel overwhelming. But it’s also a powerful reminder of how much trust, surrender and patience this chapter asks of us.
I feel incredibly grateful for a healthy, calm baby
Grateful for a body that is slowly healing
Grateful for medical reassurance and care
And endlessly grateful for the love and strength of Anthony ❤️
No matter what, if you’re reading this and finding yourself in a vulnerable place - you have got this, mama. One step at the time. One breath at a time ❤️
