The Sweetest Little Blueberry: poems about pregnancy and early motherhood

by Cheyenne Bluett

Written with unflinching honesty about pregnancy and the first year of motherhood, The Sweetest Little Blueberry is a book for all mothers. Bluett pens everything we know and love – like feeling those baby kicks, perfect newborn toes, and the magic of motherhood – while also being vulnerable about the parts of motherhood that aren’t as magical – morning sickness (and afternoon and night sickness), fears of inadequacy, postpartum depression, and the struggles of figuring out this “new” you.

The journey of motherhood is the most beautiful yet also the most challenging, and The Sweetest Little Blueberry will be a sweet, heartfelt reminder to mothers everywhere that you are far from alone and you are a total badass. You did the unthinkable, the most magical, the most amazing thing. And you deserve to be celebrated.

No matter where you are on your motherhood journey (pregnant, a new mother, or a mama of grown children), this book is a must-read during late-night pumping sessions or relaxing Sunday nights after the kids are finally asleep.

Genres: Poetry

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 16, 2023

About the author

I love to write poetry that makes you feel less alone.

Check out my books on Amazon, and don't forget to rate/review them! I love hearing from my readers.

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok as @theecheyennebluett or @cheyennebluettpoetry.

Reviews

[Cristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a baby last year and this made me feel so seen

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in one sitting while my baby napped and I cried while dog-earing pages.

[Miranda Grabner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I sobbed throughout this entire book. Excellent, amazing, powerful, and so relatable. Every new mom needs to read.

[Emma Hinkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the sweetest book of poetry centered around pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year. It's easy to understand poetry, but full of emotions and love.

There are those books that you read at the right place and right time - this book of poetry is one of those for me. I never read poetry, but these poems about pregnancy, birth, and beyond were perfect for the postpartum period. Most of the poems made me cry which was helpful to process all the postpartum emotions. The author also went through a miscarriage and her writing about that was so accurate to my experience and I really appreciated the acknowledgement of how miscarriage affects the excitement about pregnancy

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed reading these little poems throughout my pregnancy. Lovely book.

[devany greco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I’ve read in years. 😭

[Kasey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet book of poems for moms in the pregnancy/postpartum stage. I recommend if you like getting in your feels, especially sweet for first time mamas!

[Ash ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hits the nail on the head for pregnancy, postpartum, and everything that comes with being a new mom… Cheyenne covers it all and will have you sobbing just a few pages in.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I’ve had this for a minute and forgot about it until I was trying to hit my reading goal. I think I like the feelings that inspired Cheyenne to write this but it honestly wasn’t totally memorable.

[Devin]

The Sweetest Little Blueberry is centered around Bluetts experience of pregnancy, grief, and motherhood. Her poignant and vulnerable discussion surrounding her pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and experience through the months spanning birth was so incredibly profound. It’s so important to discuss and I love that Bluett discussed the joys of pregnancy and birth but also the grief, pain, weariness and loneliness of it. I am not a mother or parent myself, however I was a caregiver and teacher for many years and having worked with so many new parents, it was tucking at all my heart strings. I hope this poetry book will find the hearts that related to her experiences and need her reassurance the most.

[Anastasia Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written book of poetry. One that profoundly talks about motherhood, pregnancy, and all the big in between moments. I am not a parent yet, but I can so vividly visualize my life as a mother when reading her book. It sure does pull at the heartstrings. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a mother, a parent, who has experienced loss, who knows what it's like to love a child, and much more. The title is absolutely the cutest too!! I'm in love with the title of this book. I hope you get a chance to read her book, you will fall in love with the art of poetry even more.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I finally understand the Mother's Love, how I'd sacrifice everything even my own life if it would mean you will be alright."

"But I know it's okay
that I have to share you sometimes
because at night
we will return to the rocking chair
with the lights off,
just you and I."

"I always had this fear
of losing myself when I had a child...

...Then I had you and I realized
I didn't lose myself by becoming your mother,
I found another piece of myself
that I can proudly add to the kaleidoscope of who
I am."

[Autumn Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Sweetest Little Blueberry is such a lovely book! I found myself tearing up on more than one occasion reading through it. My children are not babies anymore, but I felt transported back to that time, reading through these poems. Everything in the words spoke to me of what used to be, all of the emotions, the good times and the hard times. This collection is a perfect representation of early motherhood, in all it's newness and beauty.

[Hannah Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved so many of Cheyenne Bluett’s books and could not wait for this one to be Released. She beautifully put the most magical and hardest parts of early motherhood into words. I love that she even discussed how your relationship your partner changes during those early years. I can’t wait to have this book to read again during my second postpartum experience to remind me I’m not alone and things get better.

[Jessica LeMarr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book of poems! I would recommend this to any mother out there and encourage her to read this. Not only does Cheyenne write poems based off of pregnancy and early motherhood but there are poems discussing PPD & miscarriage. I enjoyed every one that I read. I also had the pleasure of meeting her today and she is the sweetest and I look forward to reading more of her books! 🥰🩷

[Allie · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a mother of three young children who suffered from PPD, this collection hit home in every way possible. It seemed to say everything I had been feeling over the past few years. As my twins approach their first birthday, this collection seems exceptionally appropriate. Fantastic work, had me laughing, crying and everything in between.

[Jessica Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stumbled upon a review of this book on TikTok after I doomscrolled for hours about all the things I was doing wrong as a first time mom. My postpartum anxiety was probably at its peak and I was feeling like I was all alone. The Sweetest Little Blueberry put words to the emotions I was feeling while I was pregnant, right after I gave birth, and even several months later as my own little blueberry has grown quickly. I have certain poems bookmarked and I read them frequently- just as reminders to treat myself with kindness. I highly recommend this book.

[Sarah Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have already been calling my little babe “blueberry” since she was that size inside of me. As I’ve gone throughout my pregnancy, these poems have brought such emotion. I know I will go back to them when I have my babe in my arms and feel so much love and gratitude that someone can put my feelings into words 💙

[Victoria Gehman · Rating 5 out of 5]

heartwarming & honest

Such a beautiful collection of poetry. There are poems which just melt your heart with how sweet they are as a mother shares the love she has for her baby. Then there are poems where the author shares the raw and real challenges of pregnancy, motherhood, and loss. This book will encourage and connect with mothers everywhere.

[Kaylee Crye · Rating 5 out of 5]

great for newly postpartum!

Read this during my newborns nap breaks while home on maternity leave. I love the rawness of all parts of pregnancy/motherhood. Very relatable & touching to read the words that you need to hear at the time!!

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

32 weeks today and deep in the feels. Building a connection has been harder this time around, but these poems bring me right back to how it all felt the first time 🥹 if any moms need a good cry, this is a great place to start.

[Katie Gainey-West · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of poems was perfect. I felt all the feelings reliving my pregnancy and postpartum experiences. I related to much of this and felt seen. I plan to revisit these for years to come. What a beautiful way to capture the experience of motherhood.

[Sydney Kilburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this book a million stars I would. I read this incredibly slowly. I started when my daughter was born and picked it back up as she grew this first year. What a precious gift to have these poems as a companion. To feel so heard and so seen through each stage. Thank you.

[brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

got this as my birthday gift, after begging my husband since I had a baby in January to buy it for me bc I’d cry reading the tiktok spoilers, he bought it and I sobbed on beans head the entire way through
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Gabriela Bendl · Rating 4 out of 5]

TW for miscarriage/loss which is mentioned in some of the poems.

Read this in one sitting over breakfast & it was lovely!! The poems focus on pregnancy & the first year of motherhood - they were relatable & highlighted the pretty, ugly & scary parts of it all.

[Laura K · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful capture of the emotion in early motherhood. Grief, love, and all the in between. As a mom who has birthed and who has lost, this tugged at all the heart strings.

[Aleksandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved every moment reading this poems. They made me feel all the bittersweet feeling again ❤️

[Elena Kuntz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down. Relatable and tear-jerking. Definitely a go-to gift to new mom friends from now on. Going to go snuggle my 8 month old now. 🩵

[Ashlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don’t mind me, just bawling my eyes out at each poem

[T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Relatable topic, but mostly meh poems. Quick read. Would really give 2.5 stars.