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Jun 11 2008

Mama, where do babies come from?

Category: Kids & Growing Up

We pulled into the store parking lot. Shutting off the engine, I turned around to ask Nathan to get out. He then asked me the mother of all questions. "Mama, how does the baby come out of the mommy's tummy?"

I was prepared, having rehearsed it in my mind for years. I offered Nathan a short, age-appropriate explanation involving vaginas, pushing, and pain. Feeling I did a terrific job, I mentally patted myself on the back. Then I noticed Nathan huddled in the back seat looking stunned.

"You know you can ask me questions anytime. Are you OK?" I asked.

"Mom, I'm freaked out. Boy, I'm glad I'm not a girl," he replied.