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

Barbara clasped her hands together, avoiding my eyes. “Look,” she began, “I’m not the easiest person. I get protective. Rowan is my only son, and I… I guess I didn’t handle this well.”

I couldn’t help but let out a short laugh. “No,” I said. “You didn’t.”

She placed one hand on the edge of the sofa, as if she needed support to stand. “I’m sorry. The continue reading …