At family dinner, i said: “i’m about to give birth…

pulling, more pressure, then silence. Come on, sweetheart. Dr. Romano said softly. Come on, silence. Time of birth 11:24 p.m. she said quietly. No cry. It’s a girl, Brin whispered. No cry. 3 lb, 9 oz. No cry. Dr. Romano’s voice was gentle. Broken. Minnie, I’m so sorry. It was an umbilical cord accident. There was nothing. I’m so sorry.

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