The day finally came. Mary would be driving up from down the hill, bringing the paperwork with her. Pam would be relinquishing her rights before we even left the hospital; this was a new experience for us. We had scheduled…

Although there were special times while I was recovering in the hospital, there was an underlying sense of dread for the time I would leave. I felt this was for a couple of reasons. The first and most obvious reason…

Pam’s friends and family were excited about meeting Naomi and offering emotional support. They stopped by intermittently over the three days of our hospital stay. It seemed to always happen just after I fed Naomi and got her settled, ready…

We were escorted to the hospital room we would be staying for the next couple of days. It had two beds, and we were assigned to the one nearest the door even though the other one was empty. A chair…

Torn, I did not know where to direct my attention. Naomi had not yet settled down, and Pam was surrounded by assistance, still in a drugged state. I thought it best to stay where I was, though in both positions…

It did not take long for Pam to come to a decision, and to the delivery room we went. Walking down the hall two doors, we set our things down and got settled. Pam wanted to shower while things were…

It was a routine doctor’s visit. I would be picking Pam up from the Moses House, and bring her to the weekly check-up. Pam’s blood pressure was high and the midwives were concerned. They wanted us to report to the…

Fall was in the air. Pumpkin Spice Lattes were alive and well, a chill wind blew in from the north. Seasons were changing. I carefully packed the hospital bag; I had put it off long enough. Diapers – check! Bottles…

I will never forget the look on people’s faces as we walked through the door and sat down together in both the doctor’s offices and during the hospital visit. Pam was beautifully prego and I was not; our close bond…

As time drew near for the delivery, the midwife monitoring Pam’s pregnancy initiated discussion on in-hospital care. She would be delivering at Saint Mary’s Medical Center, a hospital that emphasizes breast-feeding and post-birth bonding through physical contact. Kimberly wanted Pam…