Mom and Dad are back to their old selves. No conversation. Co-existing. At least it"s peaceful. Thanksgiving was tough this year. We went to a community dinner at the hall. Everyone knows I"m pregnant. Mom held her head high and ignored the stares. She stayed by my side the whole time until I begged for some alone time with Pam. Me—I don"t care what they think. Lots of them have skeletons in their closets, so to hell with them all. My Dad got away from us as soon as he could and sat with some of the men. November 28 November 28Dear Self, Dear Self,The baby kicked today. How can I describe the feeling? I"m not showing much at all. Mom says I"m carrying in the back and that usually means a girl. The baby kicked today. How can I describe the feeling? I"m not showing much at all. Mom says

