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."

Her tiny hand rests on my arm, and

small?" Abby whispers, her big eyes wide with

explain gently. "But he's getting stronger

a baby

Your friend at

"But her mommy has a big belly.

"Yes, sweetie, that's right."

wasn't Henry

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10 Setting Into Parenthood

I am the luckiest Mommy in the world because Henry's real mommy helped make him strong for us. Then the

you are his real

darling. Just like with Bobby and Sarah.

in thought. "Was I that small when

about as big as Henry is now. But all babies start out

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

get there," I say, kissing the top of her head. "One day at a

and I hear the sound of Bobby and Sarah's laughter filling the house. Jayden's voice follows, low and soothing as he tells them 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 him

help me with lunch?" Jayden calls, and Abby jumps

"Yeah!"

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

living room, his eyes

say, leaning back into the couch.