Mel HW

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“Womb Half Full, Mother Half Empty” by Mel HW

Submitted to Contest #285

TW: mentions of pregnancy lossThe familiar sound of crinkling paper was the only one in the room as I maneuvered my bare bottom across the examination table. I lied back as if I were actually comfortable.“Do you know what this is made of?” I asked my husband, who was typing on his phone.“What what’s made of?” Jeremy replied.“This paper that’s in every doctor’s office. It reminds me of the parchment paper I use to bake cookies.” Jeremy rubbed the paper, feeling both sides. He wasn’t thinking about paper.“Check that cabinet over there. Let’s s...

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