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My midwife has the best sense of humor. Midwife – “I just don’t know why this baby hasn’t come yet.” Me – “Me neither. It feels like he is going to fall out.” Midwife – “From this angle it looks like he is falling out. Is Doug doing his part to help?” Me – “Yes, […]

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How poorly does Doug understand women? I sent him a text message to let him know that my doctor’s office (every single person I talked to there owes me a dollar) was running behind and I would be gone longer than usual. He texted me back to “relax and enjoy myself.” Do other women find […]

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Today is the last day of school and the official beginning of sleepover season. Tonight Sarah is at a friend’s house. Tomorrow she'll be asking to be at another friend's or wanting a friend over here. This saga will continue all summer long. I would like to have a temporary reprieve from these all-night giggle […]

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A message to a dear friend – Please take some time to nurture yourself. You work so hard to help others but it is time for you to let others help you. I love you. “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” Albert Camus

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Not in labor yet and Doug is tired of my verbal abuse and tears so we are going to go someplace and walk. I think that walking is just busy work to make me think I have any control over this.

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I have nothing to say right now. I am just a big, ticking bomb that everyone is staring at in anticipation of an explosion. I tried doing a puzzle to keep myself busy but the dog ate it. The rain makes a trip to the dog park impossible. Nothing to do but wait. I can […]

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I know I shouldn’t defend a movie I won’t see until it is released on DVD but I am adding my two cents anyway. Yes, the new Star Wars movie is dark, sad and violent. We all know what has to happen in this movie and it is not a happy thing to watch someone […]