28 days after I gave birth to my son, my father died. My husband was unable to leave and make the trip to Texas for the funeral. So, there I was, a new mom, my father just died and the whole thing could have been just awful.
My uncle decided that he would take the baby from me if he fussed during the ceremony so I could stay for the duration. He was close to my dad as well, but decided that he would do this for me so I wouldn't have to leave. It turned out well for both of us as my son slept through the ceremony.