The Odds of Being Alive, 1/26

I am currently 8 months pregnant (surprise!) and am consistently bowled over by the intricacies and odds of a person being born at all. Not to mention the striking similarities between birth and death (another newsletter perhaps).

Have you ever had someone try to convince you that life is a miracle and you are incredibly special? Perhaps an absurdly cheerful neighbor or a weird death doula you know? Meanwhile you’re thinking “mmm yeah okay, sure.” Well, I have the data to back it up now! Today’s newsletter focuses on the odds of you being alive at all. I think you’ll feel pretty accomplished after you take a look.

Keep scrolling for the song, artwork, and very relatable comic of the month. Though I will be taking maternity leave March to May, I am still here in the meantime to help with anything you may need regarding the end of life (or beginning).