I told her I would ask.

PART 15

A week after the emergency, Jenna and Wesley were both improving.

Doctors planned their respective discharges according to their individual recoveries, rather than my wish to bring everyone home at once.

The medical social worker met with us to discuss a safe plan, follow-up appointments, nursing support if needed and resources for postpartum families.

She also explained that a report to child-protective services was not a verdict against us.

The agency had to assess who was safe and what support the baby needed.