Not giving up NM! Was tactical. Sometimes I teetered into lecturing (persuing - so I take back what I posted before when I said there was none of that) a little, but nothing like I did before.

At one point he said I sounded angry, and I said "I am not angry, I am past anger. I am trying to have an intellectually honest conversation with you without trying to convince you.. It's your journey.."etc etc.

Possibly kidding myself here?

I'll get better at it with time.

I am feeling quite down now, but have constructed the cot and am about to put sheets on to see how it looks!

BIL has been a darling. It's been hard for him, I know, but he has handled himself with such grace. He is being very handy around the apartment, boosted my morale, and is completely freaked by WAH. But that will probably change over time. He is also very proud and amazed by my strength - he thinks that's the baby. He also touches my stomach all the time, and is connecting fast to his unborn niece. Told him the OW news and he is quite upset and has gone for a long wallk...