The hair on the baby’s head was so fair it was as if it was bald, and Lisa could not tell if it was a girl or boy. “Does it hurt?” she asked.
The woman looked at her blankly, and then followed her gaze to the breastfeeding baby. “Not at all. I had a few problems with my first – cracked n*****s, that was no fun – but it’s been smooth sailing with this little chap. Touch wood. It’s very pleasant actually and so convenient not to have to mess with bottles.” She looked at Lisa questioningly.
“I just found out I’m pregnant,” Lisa said. She sounded excited and even felt some tears tip out onto her eyelashes.
“Oh, congratulations! Pregnancy is wonderful. I didn’t think it would be but it was. Well, for me anyway. Everyone’s different.”
“What about the birth? Doesn’t it hurt?” Lisa asked.
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