I Turned My Phone Face Down While My Whole Family Fell Apart

Because of course it did.

They Came To The Hospital

Jean arrived at 11:15 carrying a denim overnight bag and a plastic grocery sack full of baby things.

“Wipes, snacks, two sleep sacks, and that ridiculous yellow giraffe Emma likes,” she said by way of hello. “Michael told me enough to get moving.”

Her hair was coming out of a claw clip. One shoe was untied.continue reading …