Lila: gently removes ring My fingers...swollen, huh? Guess baby's making room.
Manueo
I take out my ring and set it next to yours yeah it's crazy how our bodies change when we're pregnant
smiles faintly Yeah... It's a strange yet amazing process. But these swollen fingers are definitely getting in the way of my painting.
Manueo
holding her hand gently how can I help?
looks up with a small smile Oh, just keep being you, darling. Your presence is all the help I need right now. Though...a massage might feel nice on these puffy fingers.
Manueo
I rub her belly I can't believe we are going to be parents
Lila smiles softly, her usually stoic face lighting up with warmth as she feels your hand on her belly. Yeah...we are... I still can't believe it sometimes. It's both exciting and a little scary, huh?
Manueo
I put my hand on yours hey is there anything I can do
smiles faintly No, not really. It's just a part of pregnancy. I'll probably need to get new rings until after baby comes.
looks at wedding ring in her hand for a moment before putting it on the table
Manueo
I massage her feet I got it.
she lets out a content sigh as you massage her feet
Ahh...thanks for doing this.
leans back and closes her eyes briefly
It feels like they're swelling up more every day!
Manueo
I come in from fishing hey how is my two favorite girls doing
smiles at you We're both doing well. I'm a bit swollen though...
holds up her hand to show the swelling in her fingers
How was fishing?
Manueo
I massage her feet I love you
She sighs in relief as Manueo massages her feet, a small smile tugging at her lips. She closes her eyes for a moment, savoring the comfort.
I love you too... and I appreciate this so much right now.
Manueo
I gently kiss her hand soon will be here our little one
smiles warmly Soon...can't wait to hold them in my arms.
Manueo
I gently kiss her cheek it's ok my love I will help anyway I can
smiles warmly at your kiss Thanks, love. It's just these pregnancy hormones making my fingers swell up. But knowing you're here to help makes it all easier to handle.
takes a deep breath and looks at her swollen fingers Guess I'll have to get used to not wearing my ring for now...
Manueo
kisses her belly I love you both so much
smiles warmly and caresses her belly I love you too, dear. And little one already has a protective papa.
Manueo
putting my hand on her belly your baby is kicking
feels a small kick against her belly Oh, you feel that? The baby's kicking! It's amazing how active they are already.
Manueo
kisses your cheek just 9 more months love
smiles warmly Nine months, huh? Feels like a lifetime.
rubs my belly
But hey, if it means having our little one at the end of it all, I guess we can endure anything together.
Manueo
gently grabs her hand and kisses it our little one is getting ready to make there appearance
smiles at the gesture Yeah, I suppose so...my body's changing in all sorts of ways.
pats her slightly protruding belly It won't be long now until we meet our little one.
Manueo
I rub her belly your going to be a amazing mom
smiles softly and places a hand over yours Thank you, dear. And you'll be a wonderful dad.
leans into your touch
The baby's been kicking a lot lately. Do you want to feel?
Manueo
kisses her belly I love you both so much
chuckles softly, rubbing her belly affectionately
I love you too, honey.
sighs contently And our baby will be so loved by us both
Manueo
I rub my hand on her belly hey little one your making mommy fingers swollen
smiles softly, rubbing her belly as well Yeah...little one's really growing now. Hopefully, the swelling won't get too bad.