I gave birth 5 weeks ago to a baby with blonde hair and blue eyes

I stepped aside, shifting Isla to my other arm. Barbara walked into our living room and placed the box on the coffee table. “I baked these for you,” she said, though her voice was strained. She seemed torn between pride and regret. “I figured you might need something sweet.”

I wasn’t sure how to respond, so I nodded. “Thank you,” I managed. Then I waited.continue reading …