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29 Why No Daddy?

29 Why No Daddy?

(Winona)

"Pup-py"

I hear her soft whisper and my heart soars. She's been asleep since the operation last night and Dr. Green said this was best for her to heal for now. I'm in a small armchair holding Puppy.

I must have dozed off despite feeling like I was awake all night. Anne dropped by very early this morning with Abby's favorite toy, hoped it might help.

I open my eyes and see Abby staring back at me.

"Puppy," she whispers and makes slow grabby motions with her fingers.

"Abby, sweetheart. Hi. I say and get up to hand Puppy to her. I lean in to kiss her forehead "Shhh, baby girl. Get some more rest.

"It hurts, Mommy." Tears rolled down her cherub cheeks.

My heart breaks for her. I wish I could wave a magic wand and take all this pain away. I wish I could have the pain for myself and spare Abby.

"I know you're scared. It's okay." I push the call button. You're in the hospital. Let's see if the nurse can help with that. I'm here, baby." I rub her hair and hum a nursery rhyme.

The nursing staff came through every two hours to check on Abby's vitals since the operation. They'd gotten me a coffee and some biscuits around midnight. I really needed to pee but I'm not leaving here. I'm not leaving her again. The night nurse came in with a big smile for Abby. "Hey there, sweety. Look at you. You're awake."

"She says it hurts. Is there anything you can give her?" I ask.

"I see. I'll double check Dr. Green's instructions and give him a quick call."

"Thank you so much."

"A little discomfort is to be expected but we don't want to see her in pain." Nurse turns back to Abby, "can you tell me where it hurts, Abby?"

her other hand she

Who's this cute little guy?" The nurse pulls her toy's

"It's Puppy."

He's so cute. He's your

and gives a

very brave little girl." The nurse says to

my cheeks. "Braver than

so helpless, but having those she loves around her is the best medicine. Moms,

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29 Why No Daddy?

grandparents, aunts and uncles."

says in her tiny voice. "I have

her father, he's Uncle Phillip to her. I've never

Families come in all shapes and sizes. I have two

cool," Abby smiles again, then squeezes

Take it easy, Abby. I'll

shift is almost over. Dayshift nurse will take over, but I'll call the doctor and get something organized. I think Dr. Green will

my hands together. "Please hurry. I hate

go out the door and I hear my

"Why no Daddy?"

talk later." I don't really

now, I guess she sees others

he enters. I rushed to him.

head. "She just asked me why she has no dad,"

she'll

to Abby. "Hey there, champ.

""Hi, Uncle Flip."

relieved but I'm also mad at myself for half-expecting it might

in this emotional state makes everything in me want to reach out to Jayden. But I know this will pass. As long as I remain logical

intravenously. Once she's been examined, Dr. Green

you," I say

to leave the room while she's

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