It's been over ten years since my arms hesitantly held my newborn daughter,  and my eyes gazed into hers for the first time. Both of us were feeling a bit shaky in this new world that was created by her arrival. When I had planned to finally get pregnant and ...

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This weekend I'll be attending a baby shower for my sister-in-law. I don't know how much you know about Texas and, more specifically, East Texas, but baby showers are a thing. Decorations, favors, games, food, beverages, presents. It's just one guy shy of being an engagement party. And generally speaking, ...

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My husband said something to me last week that is weighing on me heavily tonight. He said: "If we're having another, we need to get on it." I didn't have much of a reaction to begin with, because frankly, I'm too tired to carry on long and thoughtful conversations after ...

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