Separated, new baby, but still hopeful

[newmama]

wow--My friend and I talked about my sitch and I told her my fear of her rejecting me if WH and I reconcile. She said she would stand by me no matter what. She understands why I still want to stay married to him. We talked a little more about what I am trying to do but I did not tell her that he is taking S every Sat. morning...I just didn't know if I could admit that to her!

We both agreed that WH will have a sad Thanksgiving and Christmas if it keeps going.

I also told her I planned on still decorating the house for Christmas and having the best time I could and she thought that would definitely cause WH to miss his home and consider what he has given up. She even said I could ask him to put up the Christmas lights on the house like he does every year but I don't know...maybe he will offer. It usually takes him 2 days to do it!

So I am glad to finally talk about it with her and incredibly relieved she supports me! She didn't even think he has written off coming back. It helps to give me hope.