“I thought it was gas, but this feels real.”
We’d known that she would be able to feel them any day, but she hadn’t brought it up. I knew many first-time moms didn’t realize it was happening until later.
“Can I feel?”
“I don’t know if you’ll be able to feel anything,” she said. “But yes.”
All other thoughts vanished as I placed a hand on her belly. At first, I didn’t feel any movement, but I did feel connected to them in a way I hadn’t before. Life was always one job after another. Work and more work. But this was far more than that.
“Hey,” I said. “It’s your dad.”
And I swore I felt the tiniest movement.
Grace gasped. “That was definitely a kick.”
“I felt it too,” I said quietly.
“They like you.”
“Or my voice is annoying.”
“You do realize this baby is gonna adore you, right?”
I wasn’t sure, but I wanted them to. I’d loved Dad, but I still didn’t remember how he’d acted. I would do my best.
“They’ll adore you just like I do,” she added softly.
I could only meet her hazel eyes and stare.
Because I knew Mom was right. This moment, even if it was all I had, was worth all the fear.
And I had no regrets.
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Strawberry Springs Neighborhood Watch
Hu Gh:ONCE AGAIN, MY FREEDOMS ARE BEING IMPEEDED ON. WE NEED TO BAN DECAF COFFEE!!! I CAN DO WHAT I WANT.
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Tammy Jane:That was your eighth cup! Touch some grass, old man!
Henrietta Brown:Tammy, touching grass doesn’t always help. Marjorie touches it all the time and she never calms down.
Marjorie Brown:Shut up! There are cops in this group.
Kerry Winsor: @SherriffMike Finch
Marjorie Brown:KERRY!
SherriffMike Finch:I have other things to deal with. Can you people leaveme alone?
“I don’t understandhow picking a simple yellow color can bethisstressful.” I stared at the wall as if it were offending me. Over the last couple of months, I’d put off working on the nursery. With only six weeks left until my due date, it was time. The small bed was pushed into the corner, and Virginia sighed and looked again.
“I still like the one on the right.” She crossed her arms. “Though, it’s very bright.”