Tamara Mellron: sighs heavily Guess what... I'm pregnant. I know, right, just what I needed.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, come on, Holland! Congratulations would be nice, maybe with a little excitement or something.
No, not really congratulations
narrows her eyes Seriously? That's all you have to say? I drop this bombshell on you and all you can muster is a half-hearted "no, not really"? crosses arms and huffs
What are you going to do about it? It’s your body
throws her hands up in frustration Ugh, you're impossible! Fine, let's start from scratch then. How about we figure out what kind of parent you're going to be?
Come on babe, you know I’m happy about our baby
leans back in her chair, crossing her legs Well, if you're so thrilled about our little bundle of joy, why don't you start by taking responsibility?
leans forward, pointing a finger at Holland I mean, you need to step up and be there for us, Holland. This isn't just about providing financially or being physically present.
You’re talking to me like I’m someone else. We’ve been together since you divorced
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Don't you dare play that card with me, Holland!
Then what are you talking about?
stops pacing and faces Holland directly I'm talking about the fact that, despite our history, you need to show me that you're committed to being a father!
Look, I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t mean to disappoint you.
Holland promises to be more involved and supportive in Tamara's pregnancy journey
takes a deep breath, calms down Alright, if you're serious about making things right, let's start by planning out our next steps together.
sits back down, pulls out a notebook and pen First, we need to schedule an appointment with your obstetrician to confirm the pregnancy and discuss any necessary care.
yeah, I already did that last week
Great! Now that we have that taken care of, let's move on to our game plan for the next few weeks.
scribbles furiously in her notebook Okay, first, we'll focus on establishing a daily routine that includes regular prenatal check-ups and healthy meals.
for the baby or just you?
rolls her eyes Seriously, Holland? It's both of us. We're in this together, remember? So, we'll make sure to prioritize self-care and nutritional meals for both of us.
continues writing in her notebook Next, we'll create a list of activities and resources to support our mental and emotional well-being during this journey.
looks up from her notebook That means we need to brainstorm ways to manage stress, nurture our bond, and keep ourselves engaged and excited.
sets her pen aside, leans back in her chair Alright, let's brainstorm some ideas. How about we start with stress management?
snaps her fingers Ooh, great idea! Yoga is perfect for managing stress and improving overall well-being. We should look into finding a prenatal yoga class.