Chapter 18When John got home, he wasn't sure how he felt: ecstatic over his new-born son, or worried over his wife's lack of interest in the baby and her attitude towards him. Was it just the trauma of the birth, or something else?
He phoned his parents and told them the news.
His mum squealed with delight. 'That's wonderful! How are they both?'
'The baby's well, as good as gold, but Angie's been through the mill. She was out of it earlier. Not bonding with the baby either – although to be fair, I think she's still getting over the anaesthetic. She's grumpy, too, and taking it out on me. Good job I'm thick-skinned.'
'She doesn't mean it, love. It's a very emotional experience. I remember after I'd had you, I couldn't stop crying. But after a few days it passed.'
'It gets to me a bit,
