Right around the time that I began writing this book, my husband and I also began trying to conceive. I had it all perfectly planned. My expectation was to get pregnant right away and then cut back on traveling so that I could relax at home while spending time working on the book and enjoying my pregnancy. I was very committed to this plan; I canceled speaking engagements, said no to big opportunities, and otherwise took things off my plate to free up my time to take care of myself. My goals were set, and the plan was airtight. But there was one problem: I didn’t get pregnant. Month after
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This is so wild. How can you plan your current life and cancel plans for something that isn't even real?
