#102924: The paradox is the condition

Diary entries from the early days of second-time new motherhood

October 22, 2024 There is a familiarity about the postpartum phase that feels like it comes wrapped in frantic energy. I think it has to do with this regaining access to former parts of myself: a faster pace, a higher tolerance threshold, being able to wear my old clothes again.

I would get so frustrated that I couldn’t move as quickly as I was used to,…