Lingering concerns
They worked hard to maintain a normal routine, including cooking meals together and going on nighttime walks. But the father’s thoughts kept returning to his son’s statements and the missing birthmark. He’d lay awake at night, listening to every sound the baby made, looking for any indication that something was wrong. Despite his efforts to push the ideas aside, his fears persisted, nibbling at the back of his mind.
Lingering Concerns
Routine disrupted
Days passed, and the arrival of the newborn interrupted the family’s routine. Feeding schedules, diaper changes, and sleepless nights were the new standard. The mother was fatigued, and the father found himself juggling work and household obligations. The child, who normally thrived on structure, appeared confused in the midst of the pandemonium. The newborn’s arrival altered everything, and not always for the better, exacerbating the father’s rising anxiety.
Routine Disrupted
