Exquisitely written, Mick, and I am so glad you shared this with us. You deserve to be proud of it. I wish more men would write about their experiences of knowing they are going to be fathers. It is easy to focus on the woman, but I know the father of my four children was overwhelmed with a sudden feeling of responsibility that frightened him. I hope other fathers-to-be find their way to this and realise they are not alone. I love that Laurie was able to give birth at home. I feel like cheering for her. What a cracking idea to use the placenta to nourish a new tree. Wish I had thought of that. Sending love to you and your whole family, A🙏💚