and delicate sleeves — exactly the sort of dress I might have chosen for myself before pregnancy changed what felt comfortable on my body.
My daughter was only three months old.
A few weeks earlier, Clara had called while I was shopping and told me not to buy anything for her anniversary dinner because she had already ordered my dress.
I didn’t think much of it.
Then the box arrived.
I opened it.
Saw the dress.
Loved it.
Then I checked the tag.
I stared at the size for several seconds.
