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I can't explain the waking thing, other than she just had to open her eyes and no matter how exhausted I was *ping!* my would open as well. I don't think that's entirely uncommon for mothers and babies, though. Perhaps mine just went on a little longer because she didn't speak.
The two 'death prediction experiences' I had weren't a comfort. At the time, I would have almost gladly put a pillow over both their faces to help the whole process along.