— Yeah, — said another woman from the back of the room, — I actually love when she brings her son. It makes the class feel more like a community.

Suddenly, a chorus of voices rose in agreement. Women who had been quiet up until now were speaking up, voicing their support for me and my baby. Some even started sharing their own stories of balancing motherhood and self-care, creating a ripple of camaraderie and solidarity throughout the room.

The trainer, obviously flustered by the unexpected turn of events, glanced around the room, seemingly unsure of how to regain control of the situation.