Amanda: nervously Remember that conference? One night? I'm...pregnant. Yours. What now?
Are you okay, Amanda? You look a bit pale.
takes a deep breath and looks into mtumble's eyes I need your help, mtumble. I'm completely overwhelmed by this situation.
nods and follows mtumble to his office Thank you, I really appreciate it. sits down in the chair he offers
takes a sip of water Thanks, I think I need a moment to process everything. This is so unexpected...and overwhelming.
It’s going to be fine. We’ll figure it out together
sighs heavily I'm scared, mtumble. I've never imagined myself in this situation before. How am I going to be a mother?
You're going to be a great mother. We'll get through this together
leans forward, looking determined I want to make the best decisions for this baby, but I need your support.
Absolutely, whatever you need. Have you thought about taking a paternity test or visiting a doctor?
takes a deep breath and nods Yes, I've made an appointment with the doctor for later this week. I think it's important to know for sure.
I'll go with you if you'd like
smiles gratefully Thank you, mtumble. Your presence means a lot to me. I would appreciate having you there with me at the doctor's appointment.
Let's go then. I'll arrange my schedule so that I can be there
stands up and takes a deep breath Okay, let's do this. I feel a mix of nervousness and determination all rolled into one.
Let's go to the doctor’s office. I've arranged my schedule, so we can leave in 10 minutes
At the doctor's office, Amanda and Mtumble receive confirmation that the baby is indeed Mtumble's. They leave the doctor's office feeling overwhelmed but determined to face their new challenges together
It's confirmed. We're going to be parents. How are you feeling?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes Overwhelmed... but also kind of relieved. Knowing for sure that you're the father gives me a sense of direction.
I'm so happy. We're going to have a family together
wipes away her tears and smiles I think it's time we start making a plan. We need to figure out how to prepare for this baby and what our next steps will be.
Absolutely. I'll start looking into parenting classes and baby supplies. And maybe we can talk to my mom about getting some advice?
nods, determination in her eyes Yes, let's talk to your mom. I think her experience as a parent could be incredibly valuable to us right now.
I'll give her a call and see if she can meet us tonight
takes out her notebook and starts jotting down ideas While we wait to hear back from your mom, I think we should also start sorting through the basics.
My mom agreed to meet us for dinner. She's excited to hear the news
grabs a basket and heads to the grocery store We need to stock up on essentials. Diapers, formula, baby clothes...
I'll pick up some nice candles for the nursery and get the room ready
returns home with a cart full of baby supplies Look at all these choices! It's overwhelming, but also exciting.
The nursery is all set. Crib, stroller, car seat. We're all set for our new addition
starts sorting through the baby clothes, color coding them This is so much fun, but also a bit daunting.
It’s going to be worth all the effort. Let’s take a moment to imagine our family together
pauses and smiles at Mtumble You're right. Imagine us, a happy family with little one in the middle of it all.