Leaving the House for the First Time

The first time you leave the house with your baby can feel big.

You check the bag more than once.
Pause at the door.
Wonder if you’re ready.

It’s not just about what you’ve packed.

It’s the quiet question underneath it all:

What if something goes wrong?

For me, I was terrified to leave the house.

It had become my haven in that last month of pregnancy —
a place that felt safe and contained.

And even though I had other kids,
the thought of leaving with my newborn felt overwhelming.