Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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310 Setting Into Parenthood

310 Settling Into Parenthood (Winona)

It's been a few days since we brought Henry home, and it feels like the house is running on a delicate balance of chaos and calm. The kids are adjusting to not being quite so noisy over the weekend, but it's a lot.

Jayden's been amazing-stepping in with the older kids when I'm too exhausted, making sure everything is in order with Henry's equipment, and juggling his own work in between. But I'm not forgetting he will be gone soon. Right now, Henry's sleeping in the automatic swing next to me, his tiny chest rising and falling steadily. I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching him breathe.

After everything, just seeing him here, breathing on his own... It feels like a miracle.

Jayden took Bobby and Sarah out for a walk to the park, giving them some fresh air. Abby's curled up on the couch, flipping through a picture book. She hasn't let Henry out of her sight since we brought him home. Wouldn't even go to the park. She's obsessed, constantly asking to help feed him or touch his tiny hands.

I run a hand through my hair, feeling the exhaustion hit me like a brick. I thought I was prepared for this. I mean, I knew bringing a newborn home would be tough, especially with his medical needs.

But I wasn't ready for how it would drain me, how every moment is spent thinking about whether he's okay, whether I'm doing enough. I don't remember being this tired with Abby. Maybe I was. "Mommy, when can I hold him?" Abby asks for the fifth time today, her voice soft but persistent.

"Soon, sweetie," I say, trying to keep the tiredness out of my voice. "He just needs a little more time to get stronger. Maybe later this week."

Abby's face falls a little, but she nods. "Okay, Can I sit with you, then?"

I smile and pat the spot next to me on the couch. "Of course."

close. Her tiny hand rests on my arm, and I feel her eyes on Henry, watching

small?" Abby whispers,

I explain gently. "But he's getting stronger every day. He'll grow,

having a baby

friend at

has a big belly. Amy says

"Yes, sweetie, that's right."

Henry

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the world because Henry's real mommy helped make him strong for us. Then the doctors

are his

with Bobby and Sarah. We are

me, her forehead scrunched up in thought. "Was I that small when I was

were about as big as Henry is now. But all babies start out small, and then

satisfied with that answer, and leans her head on my shoulder. "I hope he grows

kissing the top of her

to take off their shoes in the foyer and go wash up before seeing Henry. Jayden gives us a wink as he heads for the kitchen and I hear

help me with lunch?" Jayden

"Yeah!"

stark contrast to the quiet moments we've had with Henry. It's like I'm living in two

his eyes landing on Henry before meeting

I say, leaning back into the