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In the Womb
April says I taunted her for monthly to grow a belly. She says it’’s because I’’m a visual person, and I have to see something to feel right about it. It’s true. I wanted to see her pregnant belly. Now that I’ve got the belly, I’’ve decided I’m going for the pregnant belly button too–you [...]
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It’s a Boy!
Our friends Ben and Jo who live in Kansas City had a baby boy on Tuesday. The little guy’s name is Bennett Matthew. Congratulations guys! Ben and I have been friends since we were six. The first time I had Ben over to my house we played in the snow in the front yard. We [...]
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Prenatal Classes
This week April and I started our prenatal classes. Everything began well with a cheerful hello from our midwife and some encouragement to find a spot on one of the comfy blue mats lying on the floor, take off our shoes, and find a relaxing position. We began our exercises by scrunching up our toes, [...]
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Two is Better Than One
I have narrowed down my list of baby names to two. I know what you’re thinking, and no, I’m not going to tell you what they are. You’re just going to have to wait. Besides, if it makes you feel any better, April’s still shopping around. She’s an options girl. But I’ve got my names. [...]
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Beach Ball
We took the bus to the beach this afternoon. I set the backpack down in the sand, unzipped it, and began emptying the contents out around me—frisbee, sun tan lotion, books, towels. April grabbed the green towel, sat down on her knees in the sand, and set the towel down next to her. She knelt [...]
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