1 Ethan I slowly get up out of the bed, swinging my legs over the side. Max is right next to me, holding out his arms in case I stumble. I grab onto him as a precaution, but when I get off the bed it isn’t too bad, definitely better than previous days. I stand still, slowly getting myself upright fully. Even though it has been a week since Levi was born, the wound from the c-section is still tender and taking pain medication takes the edge off, but it doesn’t make the wound go away. Dad comes in pushing a pram and Elias follows him, pushing a wheelchair. It’s release day, today I’ll finally be allowed to leave the hospital, finally. I make my way over to the other side of the bed and pick up Levi, the little man’s blue eyes immediately focusing on me. “Are you ready to go home? Sleep

