And then the astoundingly obvious hit me — if we have a child, s/he might be just like N! I could spend my days hanging out with a tiny version of the greatest human on the planet! I know the idea that children take after their parents is a pretty basic concept for most people,…

Elyssa told me that my love for her, full and deep as it is, would feel pale compared with my love for my children. She told me that she had every confidence that, just like I would not want anyone else caring for her if she were terribly ill, she just “knew” that I would…

Our therapist bottom lined it for us — N would have to make a decision either to divorce me and have children with someone else, or to accept that a life with me would never include children, and somehow become okay with that. via I have not always wanted to be a mother. (part 1) —…

There have been many moments over the years when I have realized that N would make an amazing father. Those are usually moments when he is being a wonderful husband because, as far as I understand it, many of the skills are transferable. via I HAVE NOT ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A MOTHER. (PART 4) —…

Dive into four personal essays on motherhood. via Longreads on Motherhood: A Reading List — Discover