My Grandfather Asked Why I Was Walking With My Baby

almost six hours, the longest stretch since Noah was born.

The next morning, my phone looked like a war zone.

Missed calls from Mom.

Missed calls from Dad.

Missed calls from Lauren.

Voicemails.

Texts.

At first, they played worried.

Madison, where are you? We’re scared. Is Noah safe?

Then came the guilt.

You cannot disappear with a baby like this. You are being continue reading …