It was right after Telemachus was born. Well, a few days after. Despite Odysseus’s begging and pleading, it took a while for him to be allowed to see his newborn son and his wife. That was because Telemachus was born almost three months premature. He was the size of Penelope’s hand.

Penelope was still resting from the birth. Telemachus was absolutely tiny but it still hurt to push him out.

Odysseus finally walked in to see them. He was so excited to see his wife and son.

“Penelope?”