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It’s no secret that there were some pretty dark days before I was pregnant with Hannah–there were moments that I was sure would never end. Recurrent pregnancy loss is such a terrifying, confusing thing, and to come out of it with a child as glorious as Hannah has been nothing short of [...]

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We just got back from Austin where I attended the Blathering, and now we’re leaving town for the rest of the week, so even if I had fantasies of updating thoroughly, I couldn’t tonight because packing is dominating (what in the world can I take on a plane to amuse a sometimes pissy when she [...]

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I bet you didn’t know I was a birth photographer. When my grandmother gave this pup back to me today, I knew I had to show off my birth photography skills. No need to thank me.
I may be dating myself by talking about this dog, but she’s worth it. She’s unambiguously a SHE, and she [...]

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We are so lucky.

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Well, we’re off again. Hannah is becoming a road warrior, it seems. Each trip gets easier, but this time we’re going west, into the desert.
If you know me, you know I’m not a sun person. Not even a little bit.
The things we do for family.
Anyway, this is the face Hannah made when she learned she [...]

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I have a few posts in draft over here, but while you’re waiting, shoo on over to Michelle’s blog to check out the things I’ve deemed necessary for leaving the house these days.
We’re leaving town again on Wednesday for a quick trip to Marfa to hopefully see the lights, then El Paso to visit Eric’s [...]

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Today is my birthday.
Last year was the best I’ve ever had. It was just so splendid. I lived in Cambridge, got (and most importantly, stayed) pregnant, moved back to Texas, and had Hannah.
I needed that kind of year.
The year before was a wretch.
I don’t know how the coming year will play out. I’m in the [...]

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