October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This year marks my fourth honoring it, and this post is a special dedication to Share’s Walk of Remembrance and the Wave of Light—in support of infertility and pregnancy loss and shattering the … Continue reading
This may be the best parenting advice I’ve received since V. was born, from a mother of three: “Just let shit go… it’s ok. It will get done. Sleep!!!! Enjoy your baby.” I’ve thought of it when the clutter, literal and … Continue reading
Valentine’s week. Hearts are everywhere to find and collect in Lorenzo’s honor. Back-t0-back birthdays for me and Ryan, turning the age we’ll be when another one of our children is born. One week closer to meeting the owner of the new heart growing inside. … Continue reading
Certain things mark time: music we love, a scent in the air, a certain haircut. Children seem to move even faster than all that. With H. right now I want to remember that she sings every third word or so of “Twinkle, Twinkle, … Continue reading
I may be losing hope. Hope that our country can unite in meaningful ways toward a common good and promising future. Hope that those representing us at the highest levels will speak the truth. Hope that the enviable rights we … Continue reading