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30 (Un)Surprising Things about Being a Parent

30 (Un)Surprising Things about Being a Parent

A little reflection four years in

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Kate Manne
Nov 19, 2023
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She kicked so hard that night. Always active, she squirmed and writhed and danced in my belly so vigorously that my husband and I were in stitches watching the show. The next morning, my water broke, over a month early. I fully believe she kicked her way out of me. Whether or not we were ready, she was.

Four years later, I’m so deeply in love with my sma…

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