52 bad short stories.

 Dr. Helix,  Is it wrong I am afraid to give birth here?  Everyone says I'm making history and creating the world.  I just want to make it through labor long enough to see my child be born.  -fearful Frieda  Dear Frieda,  It is possible to have all of it. Fear is a very natural feeling and it's only human to have it. You are changing the world. You are making history and with your care team you will make it through delivery.  Take a breath. Realize we are all here for you and your baby. You are surrounded by a community of people who care about you and have studied all the possible pitfalls of life on Mars.  It would be easy to say "don't be afraid" but it's easier to acknowledge the fear and get to the root of it. You can do this.  It's why we are here.  Also, unless your husband has suggested "Rover" as the child's name, you might be better off than you think. (Yes, this was an actual question from another person).  XO Dear D...

 Dr. Lara Helix Journal entry Mars Sol date 880 (2 1/2 years in the colony)  It's hard to imagine we've been here over two years! One dome is full constructed with tiny palm trees growing and snake plants everywhere. I heard someone call them "mother's tongue" and they truly are here. They continually breathe life into a place which has none.  Arthur is just turning one and it's amazing to think he has no idea what Earth was like. He probably never will. Sometimes we look out the tiny window of the tunnel apartment and count the rocks as they hurl by our window in the storms. It's a little frightening but we have a very solid system in place now for breaks. The first couple of times it happened and the air locks and seals went down it was terrifying, but now we've developed the new glass, plus specialized awnings it's not happening as much. We have some amazing engineers here!  Earth contact is scarce, but it seems like none of us notice like we di...