I posted this on AIBU but didn't get many bites.
My young son will have his first operation in less than two days.
I need to be calm so my son can be calm but I'm worried he might pick up on my anxiety despite the smiles. I thought I was good in situations such as this, and have been solid as a rock in the past, but this is my son! Tears sprung to my eyes when the doctor told me he would have to have the op. My son was there so I'm not proud of myself for that and don't want it to happen again.
Can anyone suggest some tips to help me keep it together for his sake? What do you do?