Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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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."

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

small?" Abby whispers, her big eyes

was born a little early," I explain gently. "But he's getting stronger every day. He'll grow, just like

having a

Your friend

nods. "But her mommy has a big belly. Amy says the

"Yes, sweetie, that's right."

Henry

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because Henry's real mommy

his real

Sarah. We are all

at me, her forehead scrunched up in thought. "Was I that

as big as Henry is now. But all babies start

my shoulder. "I hope he grows fast. I want him to play with

the top of

house. Jayden's voice follows, low and soothing as he tells them to take off their shoes in the foyer and go wash up

me with lunch?" Jayden calls,

"Yeah!"

her race into the kitchen, her energy a stark contrast to the quiet moments we've had with Henry. It's like I'm living in two different worlds-one filled with

head into the living room, his eyes landing on

I say, leaning back into the couch. "Thank God. He really needs