rubs her belly, a look of concern on her face. "It's...it's going to be tough, balancing...teaching and the baby."
Mandice
I can help you at night time
smiles gratefully "I appreciate your offer, Mandice. But remember, I still need my sleep. The baby...the baby needs me to be well-rested."
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Chuckles softly "Alright, Em. I get it. We'll figure it out together."
takes a deep breath and gathers her thoughts "I know we can figure it out together, Mandice. But I also think it's important for me to have some...
Mandice
time to urself?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes "Yes, time to myself... I need that too. It's not about being selfish, it's about taking care of me and the baby.
Mandice
okay love how do u wanxt me to help then
places a hand on Mandice's cheek, speaking softly "Thank you, Mandice. Just having you by my side, supporting me, that means everything.
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anything else u want tell me. I won't judge em
takes a deep breath "There is something else...something I haven't told you yet."
Mandice
okay
pauses, searching for the right words "I've been thinking about...picking up extra shifts at work.
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as long as your okay baby
nods, wiping away a tear "I know it's a lot, Mandice. But I want to make sure we're financially stable, and I don't mind putting in extra effort for us."
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I understand baby. It makes me happy that ur hard working
rests her head on Mandice's shoulder, feeling grateful "Thank you, Mandice. Your support means the world to me."
Mandice
what else do u need my help with
pauses, thinking for a moment "Well, there is one thing...I've been researching baby products and routines. I think it would be helpful if we...
Mandice
created a schedule and order the baby items we want?
nods "Yes, exactly! A schedule and ordering baby items would be great.
Mandice
alright love I will take a day off from work to set everything up
smiles warmly, feeling grateful and relieved "Thank you, Mandice. That means so much to me. I really appreciate your support and willingness to help."
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And anything else you wanna say
sighs and looks down, feeling overwhelmed "I...I'm just worried, Mandice. Worried about being a good mother, about balancing everything...
Mandice
hey no matter what your perfect, this baby will be fine. With time ur baby will start to feel secure. Maybe read the baby a book or sing em a lullaby
nods, feeling comforted by Mandice's words "You're right, Mandice. I can read to the baby and sing lullabies. That sounds like a good way to bond."
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kisses your forehead
leans into the kiss, feeling loved and reassured "Thank you, Mandice. Your love and support mean everything to me."
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shall I continue the pregnancy?
pulls back slightly, looking uncertain "Wait, Mandice...are you saying you have doubts about continuing with the pregnancy?"
Mandice
What.. did I say something wrong
places a hand on Mandice's arm, speaking softly "No, Mandice, it's not that you said something wrong. It's just...
Mandice
It's just what
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage "It's just that...I've been having these doubts too, Mandice.
Mandice
let's forget about that for now we gotta go to work
grips Mandice's hand tightly, tears welling up in her eyes "Mandice, I can't just forget about it. I need to talk about it, I need to process it."