Give Me A Second with Yasmin

TW: Ectopic Pregnancy and infertility mentioned

I grew up surrounded by strong, independent, loving women. It’s all I’ve ever known, and it’s shaped me into the person I am today. Not only do I have an incredible mother, but I was also raised by a beautiful grandmother and two of the best sisters a girl could ask for, both of whom are now truly astonishing moms.

Lucky for me, they’re also my biggest cheerleaders, and I’m honored to have Yasmin as the very first guest on Give Me a Second.

Now, let me introduce Yasmin, the “middle” kid of the three of us. I say this in quotes because my sisters are twins. We fondly call her Yasmom because she’s always had this natural, nurturing instinct. She puts others first without even thinking about it. She’s the one who taught me how to tie my shoes, how to drive, and honestly, so much more.

We also went through our pregnancy struggles together-ish. Yasmin had been trying for a while. My first pregnancy happened almost instantly, but just as quickly as it came, it went (ectopic pregnancy). I took a break from trying while Yasmin kept going, and we both shared that complicated mix of emotions whenever someone else announced their pregnancy. That quiet sting, the guilt of feeling anything but happiness, the constant questioning of what are we doing wrong? Little did we know, our time would come.

After my ectopic, Yasmin was one my rocks. She kept my mind busy (mostly by playing hours of Overcooked), and she has been my constant sounding board throughout pregnancy and now, as I navigate raising my little one. Lucky for me, she’s got fresh wisdom with her 1.5-year-old, and I fully take advantage of that.

I could go on and on about my sister, but instead, I’ll let you hear from her yourself. Grab your second cup, settle in, and enjoy.