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Hunger Pangs
You’re crying again. It’s piercing. I try to take deep breaths but my lungs must be punctured because I can’t seem to get any in. It’s visceral and I feel afraid. Like there are needles inside my body poking out through…
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Staring
I wonder if you can feel me staring. If it feels intrusive or makes you insecure Like I feel when people stare at me. But then I remember you don’t know those feelings yet. My stare is no different than the…
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Beautiful
I feel pretty occasionally. Not very often, but I have my moments. My husband calls me beautiful. I smile and love him for it but often wonder how I got so lucky to find a guy with special rose-colored Lainey glasses…
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Hey There Mama, I Still See YOU
Hey There Mama, I just want you know that I still see YOU. Even though you’ve added the Mama role to your life. Even though sometimes you’re not sure YOU are still in there to be seen. I still see you…
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Baby? Wait…OMG I’m having a BABY!
This weekend it finally hit me: Oh my god…. I’M HAVING A BABY! AGAIN! Like I’ve actually done this whole baby thing before and I chose, consciously, without being coerced, to do it again. I repeat: Oh.My. GOD! What, in the…
