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I didn’t know about ‘a visit from my friend,’ or ‘aunt flow’ when I gave my daddy’s baby sister this nickname. Doesn’t she look great? I’m probably not supposed to tell her age, but suffice to say she’s over 60. For a little perspective, Aunt Flo is the same age as (my [...]

Chanya update

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Yesterday I took Chanya back to the Lactation Consultant. I know, I saw the fat at her wrists and her dimpled elbows. But I’ve stopped pumping, have been nursing her more and feeding her less from the bottles, and I was a little cautious, a little concerned.
She weighs 11 pounds 3 [...]

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I remember your ultrasound. The tech was being patronizing when I begged her for a June due date. I already had a June baby, you see. The tech shrugged and struggled, and then said, “May 31st?” I took that and ran. You were coming on Memorial Day!
Then Memorial [...]