Rite of passage

I do seem to recall the midwife saying everybody does it at some point.

But it doesn't seem to make me feel any better.

I've just nipped my baby's thumb while doing her nails. And yes, I drew blood.

I feel terrible.

(Isobel? Well, obviously she shouted for a second to draw my attention to the crime, but now she is asleep. Hopefully not dreaming of being hacked to pieces by her mother.)