That there would be three.

It was Thanksgiving
and we were with family.
Then, time to go home.

In the car we spoke.
We agreed that it was time
to make three from two.

Nervous, excited.
Unsure? Sure. Afraid? Secure.
We’re gonna do it!

The pill for that day
still sits in its plastic case
with all of its friends.

Two months after that
life sprung forth inside of me.
Braden existed.

On Valentine’s Day
I gave my best friend a gift -
The news of his child.

In October we
laid eyes on a being who was
the sum of our love.

Life has changed for us
in so many, varied ways.
We’d never turn back.