"Uncomfortable," she says immediately, but with a sort of beaming pride that takes any sting out of the answer. She reaches for his hand to drag it down with hers, so they can sit with hands clasped over the miracle they've made together.

"It's... strange. For the longest time it felt almost theoretical-- knowing he was there but being unable to feel it, or see much change. When he got big enough to move around..." She frowns faintly, looking for words; but there's just nothing that does it justice.

"At first it was-- startling. It's hard not to feel like there's something wrong when it's sudden, but. After a while-- he made me feel less alone."