While enduring severe pregnancy sickness, a deep connection emerged with the historical narrative of War and Peace. The physical symptoms mirrored the hardships faced by characters in the book, providing an unexpected solace. Navigating through nausea and the daily challenges of early pregnancy, the experience inspired a sense of solidarity with soldiers rather than typical modern expecting mothers. The prolonged difficulty brought both physical and emotional trials, illustrating the raw reality of creating life amid chaos.
In the throes of extreme pregnancy sickness, I found strange comfort in the privations of 19th-century military life; in soaked bandages and musket fire.
Perhaps it was a derangement of dehydration and hormones, but I felt real solidarity with my gangrenous friends on the front far more than with anyone in a felt cute sundress.
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