Ahiri's first fever

It was last night. She would sleep in my arms and if I lay her down on the bed would get up immediately. I was wondering why till I figured she was getting a fever. 99F degrees. First in line of many more to come I am sure.

The night before, she was writhing pain for some reason. Maybe stomach was aching or nose got blocked. We were not able to figure out for sure.

I was praying "God, give all her pains to me".

Two things:

1. I was "praying"

2. I was asking for someones pain to be mine.

I think thats what parenthood has brought in me.