I was the first girl born on the paternal side of the family in forty years. That makes me feel like such a rebel to say, even now, 31 years later. Like I wouldn't be like everyone else in the family. I'd be different. Loud. Emotional. Empathetic. Wild. A girl.
When the doctor told us that Blake was a girl I almost cried, because I was a rough child and I knew, I just KNEW, that Blake would be the same. And she is. She's so independent and headstrong. She's so full of emotions. She loves love.
When I got pregnant this time I sometimes prayed for a boy. Someone who was just slightly calmer. Someone to balance out the crazy that is Blake and I.
But 31 years ago I was the first girl born in 40 years, and those stubborn genes are still going strong.
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Know My Pain
Non-FictionTo Fiadh. I love you. This next part you're going to have to do on your own.
