Mae Kham Paan

After weeks of patiently standing outside of Navann’s nursery, the door was finally opened allowing Mae Kham Paan entry, last Friday at around five in the afternoon. Mae Kham Paan (and Navann as well!) had been waiting for this moment for some time. They were so happy to finally be in the same space together, free to touch and caress at will. Within a few minutes Navann was suckling at Mae Kham Paan’s breast in hopes that there would be milk- but alas, there was only comfort. Mae Sri Prae was mildly cautious at first, but it was obvious that she welcomed the addition. The ladies shared grass, companionably sheltering Navann between them. The little bull used his trunk to sniff and touch his new auntie everywhere within reach. He immediately seemed to calm down. Mae Kham Paan had a look of total contentment and self satisfaction. She seemed to be thinking ‘It is about time I was let in here!’

There could not be a better candidate for an auntie/grandma than Mae Kham Paan; she is calm, reserved, older, experienced, non-threatening. Quite often new mothers can be stressed out by younger, over-dramatic females who are a bit baby-crazy. These girls mean well, but their overprotectiveness can sometimes cause more harm than good. Therefore, seasoned old matrons are a welcome relief for new mothers.