by Amy | Jan 22, 2015 | My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy
My preschooler knew I was pregnant long before I planned to tell her. I’d been waiting to pass the genetic screening before I rocked my kid’s world, yet when I was only five weeks along, she threw her arms around me, looked deeply into my eyes and implored, “Mommy,...
by Amy | Oct 13, 2014 | My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy
Me: Viv, we have some exciting news. You know how you’re always saying you want to be a big sister? Viv: Yeah? Me: Well you’re going to be a big sister! Viv bounces up and down on the couch, huge smile. Then her face darkens. Viv: But mom, I’ve...