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What Are You Staring At?

What Are You Staring At?

I’m not sure if other pregnant women can relate to this, but I feel like the only thing people notice about me anymore is my belly.  On several occasions I’ve had complete strangers approach me at the grocery store and say things like “I just love your baby bump.” Once a lady simply shouted in passing, “Nice belly!” Other times people just stare. The stares are always accompanied by tender looks of sympathy, quiet smiles, quick glances edged with fear,…

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A Word From Our Sponsor

A Word From Our Sponsor

Dear Baby, Your stroller and car seat were made possible by a polygamist essay. We opted for a frame and car seat – so lightweight and easy to use. This way we can save up for a super stroller 🙂

Making My Mom Proud

Making My Mom Proud

My mom is an excellent photographer and artist (among many other wonderful traits). I, on the other hand, have never felt really artsy. With my winnig photo in the school’s literary magazine I’m wondering if a little of her talent rubbed off (just a little).  Thanks mom.

Isn’t it Ironic . . . don’t you think?

Isn’t it Ironic . . . don’t you think?

There are so many time in life when those words from Alanis Morisette’s song come to my head. In some ways I think it might be the theme song to my life. Recently I entered my school’s annual creative writing contest for the fifth year in a row. I have never won anything in this contest and as an English major I feel that winning writing contests is proof that I actually know what I’m doing. This was the last…

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