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I still live with my parents

Beatrix reads well. She’s wrapping up first grade with several chapter books on her shelves and a natural curiosity about all-things written. This includes clothing. A few days ago, I dressed Ollie in a onesie passed down to me from a friend. It has a cute message.

I Still Live With My Parents

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In my pouch

I pulled her 47 pounds onto my lap and rocked. Beatrix had strep throat with a fever and terrible headache. Because she couldn’t keep medicine, food, or water down, the doctor felt she needed an antibiotic injection. Unfortunately, it needed to be given in a large muscle.

She was cheery, despite, until the moment […]

Deeper February

My first pregnancy loss happened in February 2005. My next pregnancy loss was also tied to February. I was due in this short but dark month, due February 2006. Loss dates, due dates, procedure dates. I can’t walk through my mental calendar without tripping over a marker.

It’s the center of the month. I’ve […]