I shaved my legs today. I didn’t want to hide my smooth legs in a pair of pants, so I chose a white sundress, no panties. It’s raining and cold out, but indoors we’re at 75 degrees. I was just fine, squatted next to my baby playing with Monster Blocks. I spied some blood streaks on my thighs and realized I was menstruating.

Outside the waxing moon is a sliver. My shoulders and neck hurt.

Jay to our baby: “Be good to your Mama. She’s womaning.”