"Name her pincushion with their first words, ma-ma." Oh my. What a delightful little line. I love the idea that a child's first words are powerful enough to emotionally 'prick' a parent.

"Softened-butter joints." Creative description.

"From the men swigging at her breats." Whoa. The sexuality here is brilliant. It's as if both the baby and the husband are drinking at the same time. That's intense.

How beautiful. I can't think of much to really say, but it's really lovely. Wonderful.

this is beautiful.
i read it twice and i'm still captivated.
beautiful word choice and descriptions as well.

nice job.

yours until the wind changes,
gg