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Jane Vickery's avatar

Congratulations! Such fabulous news. Motherhood is one of the most beautiful, rewarding (and occasionally challenging) experiences you will ever have. Enjoy the precious moments.

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you Jane 😊 Becoming a mum later in life I've had the benefit of seeing how others in my sphere have done it and one of the big lessons I've noted is exactly what you said - enjoy the little moments, and don't try to do everything at once. So I'm looking forward to the next few months to just take it all in and will come back to writing work when it feels appropriate.

Ross Curtis's avatar

What a blessing, to bring a little 'un into the world. Enjoy it all. I savour all your writing. May you savour all that motherhood brings :)

Karin's avatar

Peals of joyous laughter filled my space when I saw your photo...you are understating matters a little here! Enjoy this precious time with all of the changes that it will usher in for you. Thank you for making a valued contribution to date as a journalist of integrity.

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you Karin :)

Luise Pearson-Bernoth's avatar

Hi Rebekah,

So glad you are getting this wonderful experience. One I wanted but did not have. Have worked with children as a career and wish to protect all children from harm. You have used your writing to contribute to an awakening that may help children everywhere. Thank you. I am sure if fatigue is not too much, you will not be able to resist the pull to write!

As a non mum in this lifetime I have worked with young mums and been told that something I learned from the book Spiritual Midwifery and passed on, was good advice. I share it with you now; "At birthing, let your inner monkey take over". I am very happy for you, very best wishes, Luise.🙏💕

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you for your gracious well wishes Luise... I have been struck on this journey by how arbitrary it can seem that some get to have this experience and others don't. I'm sensitive to how the news can land for different people depending on what cards life has dealt them. I have heard wonderful things about Ina May Gaskin but did not get to read any of her books yet, thank you for the tip!

Antipodes's avatar

Thanks.

Good luck and be both well.

Barry Kissane's avatar

Congratulations, Rebekah! Best wishes for the birthing process and the wonderful adventures beyond. Being a parent is exhilarating and hard and fun and maddening - often all in the same morning! Enjoy it all. I look forward to your return to writing and hope that the world settles down in the meantime. All the best, Barry

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thanks Barry, it's been all those things so far and I can only imagine it will be turbo charged imminently!

Andrea's avatar

Such lovely news to see in my Inbox, congratulations Rebekah! Becoming a parent is life's greatest gift...by far. Wishing you all the best for the months ahead.

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you Andrea, we are prepared for lots of cuddles and no sleep ;)

J.P.'s avatar

Super congrats! Dystopian mumma gunna have one healthy bubba, knowing what she knows!

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thanks JP, I'm sure you can imagine, the amount of research I have done in the past months rivals my uni days...

Toby Rogers's avatar

🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💞 Blessings to you and your family! 🙏

Adrian Boys's avatar

You are precious Rebekah! So, so happy for you. Joy to you and your loved ones.

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you Adrian ☺️

Ian's avatar

Woohoo, fantastic news. So very happy for you 🥰. Praying that it all goes smoothly. Enjoy the adventure.

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you Ian 🙏

Pat Russell's avatar

Wonderful new experience for you and your man life will never be the same again but there will be few regrets All the best wishes to you both Patricia Russell

Gareth Thomas's avatar

Best wishes Rebekah!

Our 3rd grandson was born 2 days ago and I can confirm it's just as good the second time around!

Hope all goes well.

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you Gareth, and congratulations to you and your family 🤗

Aquila's avatar

Best wishes to you and family Rebekah!!!

We will be here when you're ready to return to the fray ❤️

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thanks Aquila 🙏

Penny Carrier's avatar

Congratulations! you'll make a wonderful mum. My offer is still open if you ever come to Busso.

Rebekah Barnett's avatar

Thank you Penny, I appreciate it 🙏

Tim Hinchliff's avatar

Sensible idea Rebekah and all the best.