PART 20

I began attending every follow-up appointment I could.

Jenna’s recovery came in uneven stages.

Some mornings she felt strong enough to walk around the block; others she needed to rest after breakfast.

We learned that healing after childbirth and serious illness wasn’t a straight line.

Her doctors monitored her recovery, and we followed their individual instructions.

Ruth helped with overnight feeds so Jenna could rest, and I took shifts as my leave arrangements allowed.

One afternoon Jenna stood in the doorway while I washed bottles.