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By Dana Tuszke

Sometimes I feel bad about all the new momstumes I wear. I think it's because I don't even remember what I used to wear before having babies. I think there's a little bit of bitterness about that... seeming to only have identities defined by my relation to others, rather than by whatever is left over when all of that is stripped away.

Posted by: Cheryl | Oct 18, 2007 23:39

Cheryl, I think you're dead on with your comment. It's difficult to remember who we were before we had children. And then in my case, I fret because I feel guilty for even thinking about that. It's such a controversy for me.

Posted by: Dana | Oct 19, 2007 09:24

Yep, I'm on a business trip in Chicago and wearing one of them-thar-momstumes, right now - BOO!

Great article, Dana!

Posted by: Liz | Oct 22, 2007 17:35

Thanks, Liz! I think your momstume is adorable! Having fun in Chicago? I miss it. I miss it much, as Janet Jackson would say!

Posted by: Dana | Oct 22, 2007 21:38

I often miss Chicago, too, good thing I live here.

Liz, we would have taken you out to dinner but I don't need to explain to another parent the logistics of getting out on a Monday night...

Posted by: prescott | Oct 22, 2007 22:34

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