Nothing is quite as exciting as the anticipation of bringing a new life into the world. Nothing is quite as frustrating as waiting those last few days before delivery. Nothing will get you slapped any quicker than suggesting politics and/or … Continue reading
“You’re pregnant.” A sudden rush of emotion. Happy. Sad. Excited. Frightened. Elation. Worry. From there, every experience is unique. The days pass. The baby grows. There is a special beauty to a mother with child, a beauty some describe as … Continue reading
I feel you. Even when you were nothing more than a zygote, I knew you were there, Feeding, growing, moving, Until you grew large enough that your visible presence Was unavoidable And everyone began asking How long it would be … Continue reading
The doctor removed her gloves and casually tossed them into the trash can nearest the exam table. “Okay dear, you can sit up.” She helped the young woman sit upright on the table, careful to make sure the patient was … Continue reading
He said his name was Flint. He said he was a captain. He sailed into Savannah on a ship called the Walrus. Constanza Larissa Cecilia de Spinola knew what he was the moment she set eyes on him. The brand … Continue reading