A penthouse baby shower

I was bitterly disappointed when the baby shower ended. Not just because I had a really good time celebrating the upcoming birth of my sister in-laws first daughter, but because…

Six Months with Savannah

It’s hard to believe my baby is six months old already. It is hard to remember life without her. She has fitted beautifully in with our family and has taught…

It’s all My Fault

They are the only words I hear as the non-mother-guilt rational side of me tries to battle back. “You were just doing the best you could.” “Yeah, but…” Back and…

What is Wrong With Us?

The tears stream down my face as I watch. All I can think of is what if that was my baby girls. My heart fills with a fierce, protective love…

Sleeping Angels

Sometimes when my baby is sleeping, I pop my head over the cot right up to her face and just watch her tiny body. I wonder if she can sense…

It Just happened

It just happened. Just like that. Without any intervention or training on my behalf. In fact, I decided a few weeks ago to just let it go. Stop worrying and…