I was 8 months pregnant at the time I’m sure she was overtired and had probably had too much sugar that day – she was just being a wild child. And then she bit me. Right in the stomach. My big round stomach which was super sensitive from carrying an oversize baby.

I SLAPPED HER.

Right across her cheek. It was like a knee jerk reaction, as if I had no control over it. I didn’t even blink an eye.Then the shock… and the tears…. Not just hers. Mine. Big wet hot tears. I hurt my child in anger. How could I do that? How could this happen?