How Pregnancy Has Changed My ATW Journey

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When I found out I was pregnant, I honestly didn’t know what it would mean for my little corner of ATW.

After taking a break from selling for a few years, I’d only recently found my way back and was slowly rebuilding my page. I was finding my confidence again, reconnecting with old buyers, welcoming new followers, and remembering why I loved doing this in the first place. Things finally felt like they were moving in the right direction, so seeing those two pink lines brought a mixture of excitement, happiness… and a lot of uncertainty.

I couldn’t help but wonder if pregnancy would change everything.

Would people lose interest? Would I be able to keep up with messages and orders? Would I still enjoy running my page while feeling so unwell?

On top of all of that, this pregnancy has come after two heartbreaking miscarriages. Those first few weeks weren’t just about morning sickness and cravings – they were filled with anxiety, overthinking every little symptom, and counting down the days until each scan. It was hard to let myself feel excited because I was constantly waiting for something to go wrong.

Then the morning sickness arrived… and wow, it wasn’t what I expected.

There were days where I couldn’t even keep water down, never mind food. I’d spend hours asleep, throw up multiple times a day, and feel completely exhausted before I’d even got out of bed. Some days I’d manage to pack orders and reply to messages, while other days just getting through the day felt like an achievement.

I definitely had moments where I questioned whether I’d lose my motivation completely.

But instead of disappearing from ATW or pretending everything was fine, I decided to do something different.

I decided to share my journey.

At first it was just the odd update, then I started writing blogs about my pregnancy, talking about my symptoms, my cravings, my scans, and what it was really like being pregnant after loss. Eventually, I even changed my username to PreggoCherryCrush, and although it felt like a big step, it also felt like the right one.

I honestly had no idea how people would react.

The Support Has Been Amazing

I’ve had so many lovely messages from buyers and other creators congratulating me, checking in on me, asking how the baby is doing, and sharing their own experiences. Some people have followed me purely because they’re interested in my pregnancy journey, while others have told me they enjoy seeing a more personal side of me.

One of my pregnancy blogs even brought in a huge spike in profile views, followers and messages. It reminded me that people don’t just buy from a profile—they connect with the person behind it too.

Finding a New Creative Direction

Pregnancy has also pushed me to be more creative than I’ve been in a long time.

I’ve started designing pregnancy-themed listings, coming up with completely new ideas, refreshing my profile, and thinking about the future of my page in a way I hadn’t before. Instead of trying to fit into what everyone else is doing, I’m slowly creating a niche that feels completely my own.

I’ve realised that my page can grow alongside me.

I’m still the same Cherry everyone knows, still selling the things people come to me for, but now you’re also getting to follow one of the biggest and most exciting chapters of my life. From bump updates and cravings to milestones and little victories, it’s all become part of my journey.

Looking Ahead

Now that I’m 12+ weeks pregnant, things are starting to feel a little different. The nausea is easing slightly, I’m slowly getting some energy back, and for the first time I’m allowing myself to feel genuinely excited. After everything that’s happened, reaching this point feels like such a huge milestone.

Looking back, I never imagined pregnancy would change my ATW journey in the way it has.

I thought it might hold me back, but if anything, it’s helped me rediscover why I love creating content in the first place. It reminded me that being yourself is enough, that people appreciate honesty, and that sometimes the most unexpected chapters become the most meaningful ones.

I’m so excited to see where this journey takes me next—not just as Cherry, but as a mum-to-be too.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported me so far. Whether you’ve bought from me, followed my journey, or simply sent me a kind message, it honestly means more than you probably realise.

Here’s to the next chapter… for me, my business, and the tiny little Cherry who’s growing along the way. 🍒🤍

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