Amina Pope

April 29, 2021

2.156

One evening, as I finished my dinner, I saw Mommy moping through the house. I didn’t even need to ask what was wrong. I expected this day for a while,...

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April 28, 2021

2.154

We got to the hospital, fully intending to wait around for the contractions to get closer. But the doctor said I was ready to give birth immediately and rushed me...

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April 28, 2021

2.153

I made it halfway through breakfast before the labor pains started. Like, knowing I was due at any second, it was still so sudden. No warning signal. No heads up....

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April 27, 2021

2.152

I found Ali and Mommy waiting for me like two worried parents after midnight. I know I kinda hate them right now, but I feel bad for upsetting them. Especially...

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April 26, 2021

2.150

I woke up bright and super early and super GEEKED about potentially meeting my son today!! I am ready to pop, and it can happen at any moment. I probably...

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April 26, 2021

2.149

Mommy side eyed me and my mushroom soup. “I know you want to support your husband and all, but I don’t think this vegetarian thing is a good idea right now.”...

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April 25, 2021

2.148

We go inside, and she asks how I am. I complained about everything. My back. My bladder. My moods. Vampiric level hunger. Shiloh being too needy. Ali freaking out over...

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April 13, 2021

2.138

I went inside thinking I would play chess, but I don’t even like the game. How did I always end up at a chessboard when I was upset or my...

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April 11, 2021

2.135

Mommy was so excited to learn about her new family member. Maybe more excited than me since she didn’t have to carry it. She asked me all those mom questions...

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