How long were you gone? You will need at least that long to undo the damage...and it's probably still going to be difficult even then because there is so much trust to rebuild.
25mlc is right. You are not "just a friend." You will never be in that category. I guarantee you that she has pangs when she sees you with the little one.
I have had tiny signs of progress from H, but I am afraid to open up to him again because the hurt was unbelievable.
M: 16 years Bomb 4/07 OW 20s long gone Divorced 11/09 I remarried New Guy Cooperative r w/X regarding D