Stephanie Klein Greek Tragedy

"We didn’t think you would make it out tonight."  They meant because I’m pregnant, and it’s now 30something degrees here in Austin.  Tonight was the opening ceremony for the University COOP Celebri-trees.  I only have one long-sleeved shirt that covers…

Phil came home to find me upstairs, in our bed, crying.  I was wearing a robe.  My hair was a frizzy mess, piled into a clip atop my head.  "What’s the matter?""Oh, nothing.  I’m just pregnant," I sobbed.  "And nothing…

I’ve read the articles and book excerpts.  Along with suggestions from eager grandparents to be, I’ve received emails linking to studies and lists and more articles.  Everyone wants me to have the latest baby-naming must-have info.  We might as well…

Dear Dirty Di,I met a gorgeous guy named Andrew at the arcade.  He was smiling at me.  I gave him my number, and he called me three times today.  He is fifteen, and he dresses preppy.  He has a deep…

I ate a cold slice of apple pie while standing in front of the refrigerator this morning.  I felt like Diane Keaton in Baby Boom, in my robe, leaning against the fridge, tired but hungry.  I dug through containers, deciding. …

I thought something was wrong.  I didn’t think I was going into labor, but the literature said if I was contracting more than four times in an hour, I should notify my doctor.  Why does this shit always happen in…

I thought an engagement ring was some form of deterrent.  Usually when a random man at a random bar began to make small talk with me, he’d make a big face upon seeing my engagement ring.  I was wasting his…

"I’m sorry you feel that way" is so not an apology.  "I’m sorry I hurt you" is its first cousin.  Dishing out these overused phrases, even in sincere tones, doesn’t work, simply because they don’t imply wrongdoing.  And yes, that’s…