Did you have your entire future reproductive history figured out in your early 20s?

I didn’t. In my early 20s, I had a vague notion that someday I might want a child or two, but I certainly couldn’t imagine motherhood as I understand and experience it now. It was impossible then. I was young, […]

Christopher is my new nephew. He was born on July 20th, 2008 on his mama’s 30th birthday, weighing 9lbs 4oz. Christopher’s proud big brothers are identical twin three-year-olds, Alexander and Benjamin. I got to hold him on Monday night. He squeaked and sneezed and smelled divine. And don’t you want to nibble those cheeks?

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