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SAM how did I miss this?? Substack notifications need to get their act together. Anyway, this is a beautiful, touching read and I am SO happy to see your big announcement here, even if it means pressing pause for now. I'm so proud of you. Email me literally whenever <3

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❤️❤️ thank you so much for helping me think through this!! You’re the best

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Congratulations! I will miss your posts but am looking forward to your re-emergence. My children are hands-down the best thing about my life — so much joy, so much mystery. Good luck and God bless. PS This was a pretty good post for someone who can’t write 🤣🤣

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😂 thank you so much, Laura! Looking forward to seeing you back here soon!

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I thought it was a great post too!

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Sam! Mad congratulations! Screw the newsletter, there’ll be time for it later. We’ll all still be here. Make the most of what life has given you; your pregnancy and what comes after can only be experienced right now. There’s no postponing it, unlike with Substack. So go and experience this wonderful, wished-for thing, and good luck!

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Aww thank you Andrei! And you’re so right—the beauty of writing is it’s always waiting for you when it’s time to come back. See you soon ❤️

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Congratulations! Another of my favorite Substacks to have a baby!

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Thank you, Michael ❤️

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Huge congratulations to you both! I'll miss your words, truly, but sending love and best wishes to you x

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Thank you, Louise ❤️ insha’allah I will be back soon!

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What beautiful news, Sam! All the hearts to you on this next big adventure. ❤️

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Thank you so much Dana! All the best 🤗

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Is it weird that I just subscribed knowing you won’t be sending anything for a good while?! It’s because you popped up as a suggestion in my weekly Stack and I love ❤️ this post.

I have spent four years… ?! Navigating the changes of motherhood as a creative, adventurous soul and I am FINALLY getting back to more travel & adventure. And writing comes easier.

So I am sending massive supportive vibes and looking forwards to hearing about your own journey, when your brain and body gives you the juice to share it. Big love and happy human brewing until then! ❤️ xx

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Anna! Thank you so much for this sweet comment! I’m so glad you found me ☺️

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I’m always so proud of you and I can’t wait to see you be the best mom 🥹 love you friend!

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😭 love you more! Can’t wait to see YOU be the best auntie

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Congratulations!! All the best!!!

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Thank you so much Flavio!!

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That’s beautiful news! Congratulations!

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Thank you, Christine! ☺️

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Congratulations and all the best on a new adventure!

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☺️ thanks Daniel!

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Super congratulations xxx

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Thank you, Rachel! Hope all is well with you! 💕

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Very best from us both, Samantha!

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Big thanks to you both!! ❤️❤️

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Wooohhhooooooo congratulations to you both!!! Amazing news!!

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Thanks so much Mikey! We’re so excited!

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Congratulations, Sam, what beautiful news! xx

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Thank you, Jolene!! Hope you have been well 🤗🤗

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Congratulations!!! How wonderful.

Pretty sweet post for someone with no words. Hehe.

Looking forward to seeing you whenever you return. And all the love your way in the meantime. Happy human making. ♥️♥️♥️

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🤭 thank you, Holly! The writing gods briefly smiled on me! Hope all is well and looking forward to seeing you back here soon.

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♥️

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