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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you should stop saying “I can’t decide for you.” The first word in that sentence is I. The second sentence after that, “I don’t want to take away your choice to work” also starts with I. While she is talking about her feelings and worries, you are talking about yours. That feels frustrating.

Sounds like what she needs is empathetic listening. Someone who can try to reflect back what she feels. She’s feeling alone in this, and very torn. Maybe you’ve seen the cartoon — sympathy is, so sorry you’re down in that hole! Empathy is, Let me get down in there with you.

Just be there with her. And reassure her nothing is forever, and she knows in her heart what is right. That she and the baby have their whole life to bond. That she’s an amazing mom and doctor and she has the right to feel whole in her decision.[/quote]

np This is good advice pp.  I would only add that op could let her know that her choice isn't written in stone and if things change or she feels she made the wrong decision than she can do something else.  It is hard to leave a 2 month old![/quote]

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